MYSTICAL EPIC AND THE REFLECTION OF IT ON SHAMS NAMEH OF MOWLANA

Beside the three form of epic (national epic, historical epic, religious epic) the fourth form of epic can be accepted that is "mystical epic". This kind of epic can be found in mystical composed after fifth century. In this kind of epic sufi or mystic like a hero fights against inner devils and in a bloodshed war gains uper hand over enemies. We can find this king of epic in mystical poems of Attar, Sanaee and especially in Mowlana's odds.This article attempts to consider the meaning and concept of mystical epic and the reflection of this kind of epic in Mowlan's odds "Shams Nameh" and study the Mowlan's mystical epic in three field; "the epic characteristic, the epic imaginary and epic statement".