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The Position Of Water And River In Classical Persian Literature, Bastian Zulyeno
The Position Of Water And River In Classical Persian Literature, Bastian Zulyeno
International Review of Humanities Studies
Water is one of the four elements (water, fire, soil and wind) that are most important in the history of human civilization. In the history of literature and religions in the world, water in the general picture is symbolized as a purification medium for humans to achieve happiness in life. For example, the story of the journey of Iskandar Zulkarnain and the Prophet Khidir in searching for springs of life, as well as the Prophet Moses who was washed away in the Nile, and so forth many stories and legends related to water. The Euphrates and Tigris rivers are two …
Bird Symbolism In Persian Mysticism Poetry, Irmawati Marwoto
Bird Symbolism In Persian Mysticism Poetry, Irmawati Marwoto
International Review of Humanities Studies
This article discusses about bird symbolism in Persian Mysticism Poetry, because images of birds in Islamic mysticism are important symbols and are included in the prominent symbols among other symbols such as wine, roses and gardens. The bird symbol does not only have one single meaning, namely a symbol of the soul, but it also has another meaning. The bird symbol not only as a symbol of the soul but also as a symbol of certain people, experiences and creation. The Sufis who isolate themselves are symbolized as birds in the cage of exile, while Sufis who are killed are …