After King Key Qobad’s death, his son Key Kavous ascends the throne — proud and restless. A demon disguised as a musician sings of Mazandaran’s beauty, luring the young king to invade the land of demons. Ignoring Zal’s warnings, Kavous marches into ruin, and only Rostam can now restore Iran’s fate. Send us a text Support the show
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After King Key Qobad’s death, his son Key Kavous ascends the throne — proud and restless. A demon disguised as a musician sings of Mazandaran’s beauty, luring the young king to invade the land of demons. Ignoring Zal’s warnings, Kavous marches into ruin, and only Rostam can now restore Iran’s fate. Send us a text Support the show
The White-Haired Child and the Simurgh: Manuchehr’s Reign and the Story of Zal in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
Shahnameh stories | Poetry of time
8 minutes
2 months ago
The White-Haired Child and the Simurgh: Manuchehr’s Reign and the Story of Zal in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
In this powerful episode of Poetry of Time, Manuchehr avenges Iraj and takes the throne, Fereydun passes into legend, and the great warrior Sam abandons — then redeems — his son, Zal. Rescued and raised by the mythical Simurgh, Zal’s destiny begins as he steps into Manuchehr’s court, foreshadowing the epic tales yet to come. Send us a text Support the show
Shahnameh stories | Poetry of time
After King Key Qobad’s death, his son Key Kavous ascends the throne — proud and restless. A demon disguised as a musician sings of Mazandaran’s beauty, luring the young king to invade the land of demons. Ignoring Zal’s warnings, Kavous marches into ruin, and only Rostam can now restore Iran’s fate. Send us a text Support the show
