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 Hero and the Cypress Princess: Zal and Rudabeh’s Forbidden Love in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
Shahnameh stories | Poetry of time
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The White-Haired Hero and the Cypress Princess: Zal and Rudabeh’s Forbidden Love in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
In this episode of Poetry of Time, Zāl journeys to Kabul, where fate leads him to Rudābeh, the daughter of King Mehrāb. Born of rival bloodlines, their love blooms in secrecy — and a midnight meeting beneath the stars. A forbidden love story begins, destined to shape Persia’s future. 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
