{"id":4742,"date":"2024-05-25T06:30:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T06:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/?p=4742"},"modified":"2025-04-23T06:26:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T06:26:14","slug":"ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is Ferdowsi? (Tomb, Life, Books, Poems, Quotes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Persian Literature plays a crucial role in shaping Iranian people&#8217;s identity. Interestingly, we have many famous poets and writers from different eras of Iran who brought significance to Persian Literature. Poets such as Hafez, Saadi, Rumi, and others are known worldwide in the history of literature. Moreover, the father of Persian Literature,&nbsp;known as&nbsp;<strong>Ferdowsi<\/strong>, is also one of the greatest poets who had a lot of impact on the Literature of Iran and Persian poems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will explore the life of Ferdowsi and learn why Ferdowsi was important in Persian Literature.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#Who_Is_Ferdowsi\" title=\"Who Is Ferdowsi?\">Who Is Ferdowsi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#When_Was_Ferdowsi_Born\" title=\"When Was Ferdowsi Born?\">When Was Ferdowsi Born?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#Why_Was_Ferdowsi_Important\" title=\"Why Was Ferdowsi Important?\">Why Was Ferdowsi Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#Tomb_of_Ferdowsi\" title=\"Tomb of Ferdowsi\">Tomb of Ferdowsi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#Did_Ferdowsi_Save_Farsi\" title=\"Did Ferdowsi Save Farsi?\">Did Ferdowsi Save Farsi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#What_Is_the_Story_of_Shahnameh\" title=\"What Is the Story of Shahnameh?\">What Is the Story of Shahnameh?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#Ferdowsi_Famous_Poems\" title=\"Ferdowsi Famous Poems\">Ferdowsi Famous Poems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#Ferdowsi_Poems\" title=\"Ferdowsi Poems\">Ferdowsi Poems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#Ferdowsi_Quotes\" title=\"Ferdowsi Quotes\">Ferdowsi Quotes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#Ferdowsi_Facts\" title=\"Ferdowsi Facts\">Ferdowsi Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#Ferdowsi_in_the_Literature_World\" title=\"Ferdowsi in the Literature World\">Ferdowsi in the Literature World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#How_Did_Ferdowsi_Die\" title=\"How Did Ferdowsi Die?\">How Did Ferdowsi Die?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/ferdowsi-life-books-poems-quotes\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Ferdowsi\"><\/span>Who Is Ferdowsi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Abulqasim Ferdowsi, who is called Ferdowsi in Iranian Literature, is one of the most famous poets of the Persian language. He lived from 935 CE to 1020 CE, leaving a lasting legacy that is still known worldwide until today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His&nbsp;famous&nbsp;work, the Book of Kings, known as Shahname, is the national epic of Iran and&nbsp;is one of the greatest literary works in the world.&nbsp;Shahname is a result of 30 years of dedication written by Ferdowsi during his life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why&nbsp;Ferdowsi is still considered one of the most prominent figures of Iranian culture and a symbol of the nation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Was_Ferdowsi_Born\"><\/span>When Was Ferdowsi Born?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferdowsi,&nbsp;who&nbsp;is&nbsp;regarded&nbsp;as the defining figure of Iranian culture and identity, was believed to be born in a village called Bazh near the city of Tus in 935 CE. Today, this city&nbsp;is located&nbsp;in the Khorasan region, and his tomb&nbsp;is also&nbsp;situated&nbsp;in this city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Was_Ferdowsi_Important\"><\/span>Why Was Ferdowsi Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferdowsi was&nbsp;an important&nbsp;poet because he is known mainly for his dedication to the Persian language and his great work, Shahname.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ferdowsi-tusi.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ferdowsi-tusi.webp\" alt=\"ferdowsi tusi\" class=\"wp-image-4753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ferdowsi-tusi.webp 800w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ferdowsi-tusi-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ferdowsi-tusi-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ferdowsi-tusi-705x529.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ferdowsi Tusi Persian Poet<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is a collection of epic poetry in the world of literature, and many writers and poets were influenced by the works of Ferdowsi.&nbsp;Moreover, Ferdowsi helped&nbsp;a lot to&nbsp;preserve the Persian language and identity through his work, Shahname. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a time when Arabic was becoming dominant in a country like Iran, Ferdowsi elevated the Persian language to another level and played an&nbsp;important&nbsp;role in shaping the Iranian people&#8217;s identity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tomb_of_Ferdowsi\"><\/span>Tomb of Ferdowsi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Ferdowsi is known as a legendary poet,&nbsp;and&nbsp;his&nbsp;fame goes beyond Iran&#8217;s geographical borders. The tomb of this great poet (Ferdowsi)&nbsp;is situated&nbsp;in the region of Khorasan, in his birthplace, the city of Tus.&nbsp;Ferdowsi spent much of his life composing the Shahname and&nbsp;had a special love for&nbsp;his city, Tus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tomb of Ferdowsi was built in the 11th century and has gone under renovation and expansion several times since that time. The tomb of Ferdowsi features a&nbsp;large&nbsp;domed pavilion made of white marble with intricate calligraphic and decorative elements. You can visit the tomb of Ferdowsi in Tus if you are into Persian literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_Ferdowsi_Save_Farsi\"><\/span>Did Ferdowsi Save Farsi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Many people, including the famous figures of the literature world, believe that Ferdowsi was the one who elevated the Persian language and preserved it from getting destroyed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His&nbsp;famous&nbsp;work Shahname has influenced the world of Persian language and poetry, and&nbsp;he&nbsp;saved Farsi (Persian Language)&nbsp;in a time&nbsp;when Arabic was the&nbsp;most dominant language of the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, scholars also credit Ferdowsi&#8217;s masterpiece &#8220;Shahname&#8221; as one of the most important instruments that helped to preserve Persian identity and language, becoming a national pride for Iranians.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Story_of_Shahnameh\"><\/span>What Is the Story of Shahnameh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Book of Kings, also known as Shahname in the Persian language, is a 60,000 rhyming couplet&nbsp;that demonstrates the&nbsp;richness and expressive power&nbsp;of Farsi.&nbsp;The story of Shahname is about old myths and legends that showcase the mythical and historical history of ancient Persia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-ferdowsi.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-ferdowsi.webp\" alt=\"Shahnameh Ferdowsi\" class=\"wp-image-4747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-ferdowsi.webp 800w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-ferdowsi-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-ferdowsi-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-ferdowsi-705x529.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Shahnameh; The Epic of the Persian Kings<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is considered one of the greatest works in the epic poetry genre in&nbsp;the world of&nbsp;literature. Additionally, it&nbsp;is widely regarded&nbsp;as the national epic of Iran and an&nbsp;important&nbsp;part of Iran&#8217;s cultural identity. There are many tales and myths in this book, and each one is unique and impressive.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferdowsi_Famous_Poems\"><\/span>Ferdowsi Famous Poems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferdowsi has many poems in his book Shahname, and each one of them is unique. Some of Ferdowsi&#8217;s Famous Poems include Rustam and Sohrab, which is a tragic tale that tells the story of Rustam, who killed his own son unknowingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of Zal and Rudaba is also another tale that is mainly romantic, and Ferdowsi does a great job of describing the passion and love of his characters in this story. The Seven Trials of Rustam is also famous among Ferdowsi&#8217;s poems. This story&nbsp;is about Rustam, who faces challenges, and it describes seven heroic tales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferdowsi_Poems\"><\/span>Ferdowsi Poems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferdowsi&#8217;s Poems are masterpieces in the epic genre, showcasing the richness and power of the Persian language in storytelling and poem writing. Ferdowsi&#8217;s poems include romance, heroic battles, challenges, and lessons that&nbsp;can be used&nbsp;in life; that is why his poems and works are widely popular among literature fans and those who are into reading epic tales and stories of ancient times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lament of Gudarz, The Coronation of Kai Khosrow, and The Seven Trials of Rustam are some of the works of Ferdowsi that we recommend you read several times and enjoy their beauty and richness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferdowsi_Quotes\"><\/span>Ferdowsi Quotes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferdowsi&#8217;s Quotes that&nbsp;are extracted&nbsp;from his&nbsp;greatest&nbsp;works are one of the things that make you wonder about his genius. Ferdowsi&#8217;s Quotes can&nbsp;be used&nbsp;as modern-day life lessons,&nbsp;and that&nbsp;is the&nbsp;interesting&nbsp;part of his poems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s read some of the famous Ferdowsi Quotes that we all can enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Our lives pass from us like the wind, and why<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Should wise men grieve to know that they must die?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Judas blossom fades, the lovely face<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Of light is dimmed, and darkness takes its place.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-Farsi.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-Farsi.webp\" alt=\"Shahnameh Farsi\" class=\"wp-image-4750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-Farsi.webp 800w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-Farsi-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-Farsi-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shahnameh-Farsi-705x529.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Shahnameh Ferdowsi Book<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;A brave heart is a powerful weapon.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Wars&nbsp;are not fought&nbsp;with weapons but with knowledge and understanding.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferdowsi_Facts\"><\/span>Ferdowsi Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ferdowsi&#8217;s full name was Abul-Qasim Ferdowsi Tusi, which the last part means that he was born in the city of Tus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ferdowsi spent over 30 years working on the Shahnameh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The epic poems of Shahname are over 60,000 rhyming couplets,\u00a0which means that\u00a0it is the longest poem ever written by a single author.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ferdowsi dedicated the Shahnameh to the Samanid prince, Mansur I,\u00a0in the hopes of receiving\u00a0royal patronage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Shahnameh has had an immense and lasting impact on Persian literature, culture, and national identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ferdowsi is known as the &#8220;national poet of Iran.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferdowsi_in_the_Literature_World\"><\/span>Ferdowsi in the Literature World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The epic masterpiece of Shahname holds a significant place in the world of literature and&nbsp;is regarded&nbsp;as one of the first works that developed the epic genre of the Persian language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferdowsi&#8217;s narrative techniques, character development, and poetic style have made Shahname a very unique work, and his influence on literature can&nbsp;be seen&nbsp;in the works of various poets and writers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Shahname is also famous in other cultures. For example, in the Indian subcontinent, this book was widely read and studied, especially in the Mughal courts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many&nbsp;famous&nbsp;Indian poets, such as Amir&nbsp;Khosrow&nbsp;were also influenced by Ferdowsi&#8217;s poetic style.&nbsp;Moreover, we can see his impact in Central Asia. In regions such as Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, Ferdowsi&#8217;s work&nbsp;is studied&nbsp;and explored to preserve the Persian language&#8217;s identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Western societies have also adapted the Book of Kings or Shahname.&nbsp;Many Western poets were inspired by Ferdowsi&#8217;s work, and today, it has become a subject of extensive study and translation among many countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ferdowsi-tomb.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ferdowsi-tomb.webp\" alt=\"Ferdowsi Tomb\" class=\"wp-image-4749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ferdowsi-tomb.webp 800w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ferdowsi-tomb-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ferdowsi-tomb-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/matcont\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ferdowsi-tomb-705x529.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ferdowsi Tomb <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also Operas, ballets, films, and theatres based on the stories of Shahname, which showcase the significance and importance of Ferdowsi&#8217;s Poems among other cultures and countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Did_Ferdowsi_Die\"><\/span>How Did Ferdowsi Die?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, Ferdowsi&#8217;s death is a mystery. But many stories and accepted sayings mention his financial difficulties during his last years of life. Of course, despite the lack of support from Iranian kings, Ferdowsi continued to work and expanded Shahname. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many traditional accounts say that he died around 1020 CE at&nbsp;the age of&nbsp;80 in his hometown of Tus. Today, many tourists and visitors from all around the world visit his tomb. Moreover, from time to time, conferences and gatherings are held by his tomb for those&nbsp;who are&nbsp;interested in Ferdowsi&#8217;s Poems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferdowsi&#8217;s dedication and devotion to Iranian poems and Persian literature is unparalleled. He is known as one of the most prominent figures of Iran and a symbol of the country. Also, Ferdowsi is widely popular all around the world among other cultures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferdowsi&#8217;s famous poems have shaped the Iranian national spirit, meaning that his sayings and poems&#8217; influences can also&nbsp;be seen&nbsp;in the works of other Iranian poets and writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Book of Kings, known as Shahname, which is written by the Ferdowsi,&nbsp;is a reflection of&nbsp;Iran&#8217;s history and bravery throughout the centuries, demonstrating the Iranian legends and folklore in a poetic form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you planning to travel to Iran and looking for an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iran resort<\/a>? Consider Matinabad Eco-resort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Persian Literature plays a crucial role in shaping Iranian people&#8217;s identity. Interestingly, we have many famous poets and writers from different eras of Iran who brought significance to Persian Literature. Poets such as Hafez, Saadi, Rumi, and others are known worldwide in the history of literature. Moreover, the father of Persian Literature,&nbsp;known as&nbsp;Ferdowsi, is also [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4742","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4742","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4742"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4742\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5836,"href":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4742\/revisions\/5836"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4746"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4742"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4742"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matinabad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4742"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}