The Use of Animals in Satire: Al-Taremmah

Objectives: This study aims to uncover the unique aspects of Al-Taremmah bin Hakim's poetry, specifically in realm satire, within context Umayyad era. It seeks shed light on his poetic compositions, which engaged battles wit with renowned poets such as Al-Farazdaq, triumphing over them. One notable distinguishing features Al-Taremmah's satire—unmatched or incomparable by any other poet—is skillful use animals mock and deride targets.
 Methods: The employed a descriptive approach, analyzing phenomenon through an examination poet's body work.
 Results: poetry demonstrates incorporation more than twenty different humorous ranging from birds reptiles savage creatures pets. In fact, Diwan (collection poetry), every satirical poem I encountered prominently featured animal, creature assuming dominance scene's details. represents novel approach satire surpassing extent intensity animal usage exhibited pre-Islamic before him, best my knowledge.
 Conclusions: emphasizes importance exploring collections various authors, discerning artistic phenomena that distinguish each poet others, identifying distinctiveness sets them apart.