Cosmology and Notes on Popular Culture and Criminal Rules of Ancient Iran in Shahnameh

The national epic of Iran includes the religious and social beliefs and traditions of older times, which are the context of the occurrence of its narrative events and have been extensively presented while telling stories. Including the belief in the influence of stars and constellations on the emergence of events that somehow connect the material world to the supernatural world. Also, resorting to supernatural forces such as magic was a way for a person to overcome his helplessness against destinies. Some of Mazdayasna's rituals and rituals are reflected in this work, which is part of the popular culture and beliefs of that time. Criminal sentences and common methods of punishment at that time is another category that is linked to this literary and epic work as social behavior. In this article, which is provided in a library style, the issues raised are discussed as much as possible.