BALOCHI: بلوچیءَ داستان گشیءِ سرا کسانیں چمشانکے : شھداد مھناز ءُ شے مرید ھانی ءِ پژدرءَ

A Study of Balochi Legends: in the Context of Shahdad and Mahnaz, Hani and Shay Mureed

Abstract

Stories are a fundamental part of human culture and serve as the main source of communication, entertainment, expression, and the sharing of ideas and observations. They are also a tool for catharsis. The art of storytelling is as old as humanity itself. Tales and legends represent an advanced form of storytelling and exist in every language and society. Balochi literature is rich in legends and folk stories, which reflect the cultural heritage, values, and traditions of Baloch society. The tales under study belong to the era of Mir Chakar Khan Rind, which took place in the late fifteenth century. This period is considered the heroic age of Balochistan. It is renowned as a classical period in Balochi literature, particularly in poetry. The romantic tales of Shay Mureed, Hani and Shahdad, and Mahnaz depict love and the complexities of human relationships. These tales often feature passionate characters, dramatic conflicts, and themes of sacrifice and devotion.