The Image Of Alexander's Talisman In Eastern Literature

Abstract

There were many scientific discoveries in the history of mankind. They were widely spread among the people and influenced various branches of science. Most scientific discoveries, although of a Russian, technical nature, had a strong influence on the humanities and were widely used. For example, one of the main objects of the image of literature was scientific discoveries, historical miracles. The creators described in their works their views on the role of Science in the life of society, its importance for mankind, through various scientific debates, the description of discoveries. One of such scientific discoveries was the mirror of Alexander the Great (Iskandar), widely described in Eastern literature and became an important traditional image. In the article, the image of Alexander the Great, which played an important role in Eastern literature, the history of its creation, its peculiarities and genesis were studied in comparative aspect. The views on the Alexandria minaret are also analyzed and it is proved that the Alexandria minaret, widely described in Eastern literature, is the lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the world. It is based on the works of geographers and historians Mas'udi (IX century), Nasir Khisrav (XI century), Mirkhond bin Khovandshah (XV century), as well as on the works of poets such as Nizami Ganjavi (XII century), Khusrav Dehlavi (XIII century) and Alisher Navoi (XV century), friends of Alexander. The main emphasis is on the analysis of Alisher Navoi's works.