Naqqali

"Naqqal" redirects here. For the Muslim community in India, see Naqqal (community).
Iranian Naqqāli
Murshid Valiullah Torabi
CountryIran
Reference00535
RegionMiddle East
Inscription history
Inscription2011
Recovering

Naqqali or naghghali (lit. 'storytelling; narration'), also known as Persian epic storytelling, is the oldest form of narrating tales in Iran and has long played a significant role in society. A naqqal or naghghal is a storyteller who recites epic tales, primarily revolving around the stories of Iranian mythological kings and heroes.


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