An Analyzing the Reflection of Greek Mythology in the Works of Nezami

Literature of different nations, have always influenced each other mutually from the ancient time until now and fewer people can be found that has been far from these influences. For example, we can consider two ancient countries, Iran and Greece that their relations and cultural exchanges have reflected at their literature in various forms. Research demonstrating the influence of the poets and their works on each other can be very useful to understanding the ambiguities of their works. In this paper, by analysis of Nezami's works, it is clear thatNezami, through the translation of Greek works into Arabic or Persian, was familiar with Greek mythology and directly or indirectly, has inspired many of his stories from Greek mythology, as some stories such as "Alexander and the Barber", "Jamshid and his confidant friend", "Alexander and Noushabeh", "senseless city", "pastor and the ring" and "Fetneh" has adapted from Greek mythology such as "Mydas King" "Amazons" "Maylo" and "Gyges or Zhyres"