Who is Rustaveli

Many Georgians are familiar with Rustaveli, but some redditors, even those who love the country, struggle to understand his significance.
in the Medieval period, the Kingdom of Georgia had produced the first humanist, Neo-Platonist, and one of the earliest Renaissance work "The Knight in the Panther’s Skin" ( Tiger).
In his work, characters filled with ancient Christian and Eastern wisdom explore complex worldviews, describe their roles within this complex reality, and fight with moral dilemmas. While traces of providentialism and feudal societal ideas persist, the poem primarily celebrates freedom, friendship, and love. These three concepts are fundamental, and even the idea of God is presented as a celebration of diversity and the struggle against evil.
The story is far from simplistic, uncovering betrayal, friendship, and the complexities of female characters. The Tiger symbolizes culture and strength this also symbolizes the main female character Nestan-Darejan, while other women are portrayed as gullible, deceitful, or gentle and unwavering.
reading a translated text can be challenging, I believe the underlying themes remain as relevant today as they were centuries ago. The questions of human problems and ethics continue to resonate.
Rustaveli’s work transcends borders and time, uniting people from distant kingdoms in a universal pursuit of love.