Stone and Mountain in Mythology and in Nizami's "Khosro and Shirin"

In Persian literature, the old rock is a symbol of impenetrability and hardness, and the mountain is a symbol of stability and endurance. The multifaceted nature of stone in culture and literature has both positive and negative aspects. It is also a factor of fertility and destruction. This research aims to investigate the archetype of stone and mountain in mythology and in Nizami's "Khosro and Shirin" in an analytical-descriptive way and how the word "stone" is used. In this regard, examples are presented by examining the mythological roots of "Khosro and Shirin" Nizami. The main tool for collecting information is to get files from library sources. In this research, it was found that the words "stone" and "mountain" are frequently used in military works, especially "Khosro and Shirin". In many places in this story, the word "stone" is used in several key ways, both in the construction of literary arrays and in different parts of the story. Shabdiz's mysterious birth, sweet life in a stone building with the intrigue of Khosrow's palace women, Farhad's stonework to create a milky stream and bring him the desired drink, and digging a mountain for sweet love are among the things. Highlights of this story, which has a mythological aspect. Examining the presence of the main characters of this story is not complete without considering the rock and the mountain.