Persian Literature Mythological Characters-Part 2: Gog and Magog
Also known as Yaj`juj and Ma`juj in Persian, are named as descendants of Noah and as Antichrist in various places in the Bible. In Persian literature the names refer most generally to tribes of Turkic Scythians to the east of the Iranian plateau, are usually described as enemies of Iranians and are described...
Persian Literature Mythological Characters-Part1: Moses and Khizr
Moses is a well-known Prophet and the famed founder the Jewish religion. Khizr, who is said in the Quran to have guided Moses in his travels, is the man who famously discovered the land of darkness, drank from the water of life that ran through it, and became immortal as a result. As his name indicates...
A short talk on Iraj Mirza, the Contemporary Poet
Iraj Mirza was a famous Iranian poet. He was a modern poet and his works are associated with the criticism of traditions. This program is a short introduction to Iraj Mirza and his poems.
A Speech on Persian Poet, Ahmad Shamlou by Dr. Ahman Karimi Hakkak (Part 2)
This program is the second part of a speech by Dr. Ahmad Karimi Hakkak on the subject of the contemporary poet, Ahmad Shamlou.
A Speech on Persian Poet, Ahmad Shamlou by Dr. Ahman Karimi Hakkak (Part 1)
This program is the first part of a speech by Dr. Ahmad Karimi Hakkak on the subject of the contemporary poet, Ahmad Shamlou.