Which Persian literary characters and stories are similar to elements of The Knight in the Panther's Skin?

The Knight in the Panther’s Skin (Vepkhvistqaosani), the national epic of Georgia written by Shota Rustaveli, incorporates thematic and stylistic elements strongly reminiscent of Persian literature.1

Specifically, the poem draws parallels to the following Persian works and characters:

• Ferdowsi’s 11th-century epic, the Shah-nameh: This work features the character Rostom, who is depicted wearing a panther skin, a visual element mirrored in Rustaveli’s protagonist, Tariel.1
• Fakhr al-Din Gorgani’s 11th-century romance, Vis o-Ramin: This Persian narrative is noted for its intense level of passion, which serves as a thematic touchstone for the emotional depth found in Rustaveli’s masterpiece.1

These influences reflect the broader cultural context of the Georgian golden age, during which Persian literature significantly shaped the development of Georgian courtly romance and epic poetry.2