MUHIBBI DıVANı'NDA MITOLOJIK VE EFSANEVI KAHRAMANLAR

Mythological elements have been one of the main sources nourishing six hundred years of Divan literature. Especially, the poets making use of Iranian mythology have reached a rich power of expression. They have strengthened their manner of telling by referring to famous sultans and warriors of Iranian mythology. We regard conducting this study to illustrate Divan poets' use of mythological and legendary elements. While conducting this study, we have determined Muhibbi's, who left his mark on Ottoman history with his long-lasting and bright sultanate purposes for using mythological and historical figures . By examining all couplets in Muhibbi's Divan, we chose the best exemplars of the topic. We have determined that he compares his love with those of Layla and Majnun, Suheyl and Nevbahar, Ferhat and Shirin and Vamık and Azra to express the greatness of his love. Hereby, we have found out that the poet strengthens the meaning of his poesy with mythological elements. We have determined that he states nothing remains from Dara, Kayqubad, Kay Khusrew and Fereydoon to show the ephemerality of life. We have found out he gives examples from Rostam, Narima and Zal to indicate that humankind will be defeated by time. We have given place to the examples of these usages in our study. Muhibbi's poetry has a rich usage in terms of mythological, legendary and historical elements.