A Content Analysis of Hunting Poem inBakhtiari's Culture

In Bakhtiari culture, hunting has been one of the most important methods for preparing food. Hence, hunters have gained a special place in that culture. Furthermore, different poems have been composed for remembering hunters in this culture. Most of the hunting customs are reflected in these poems. Thus, analyzing them could reveal significant points about Bakhtiari culture. The aim of this study is to content analyze hunting poems in Bakhtiari culture based on document analysis. Issues like hunting tools, honors, tactics and hunting methods, hunting season, the role of hunting in preparing food, and related believes are investigated in this regard. The findings indicate that hunting poems are divided into two branches, Sarkohi and hunters' mourning. They show hunters' feelings and tactics as well as catering for the environment and species in simple words.