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The Fall of Hamavaran: Kay Kavus Betrayed, Rostam’s Sea-Borne Rescue | Shahnameh Ep. 31
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, King Kay Kavus’ hunger for conquest leads Iran’s army across the known world—from Turan and China to the myst...
The White Demon Falls: Rostam’s Bloody Triumph & The King of Stone | Shahnameh Ep. 30
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, we reach the bloody conclusion of the War of Mazandaran. Rostam descends into the sun-scorched cave of the White De...
The White Demon Awaits: Rostam’s Seventh Trial Setup in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, we retell all Seven Trials of Rostam in full detail — from the lion in the reeds to the final battle with the W...
The War with Mazandaran Begins — Key Kavous’s Pride and the Demon’s Song | Poetry of Time
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Rostam’s First Battle and the Peace of Kay Qobad — The Birth of a Legend | Shahnameh
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, we witness Rostam’s fiery debut in battle against Afrasiab and the dawn of the Kayanian age under King Kay Qobad....
The Drought of War and the Rise of Rostam — The Peace of Zav
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The endless war between Iran and Turan brings drought and despair until both sides realize that nature itself has turned against them.King Zav restore...
Battles of Nowzar, Afrasiab, and the Rise of Zav — Shahnameh’s Turning Point | Poetry of Time
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this sweeping saga of the Shahnameh, we witness the fall of King Nowzar, Afrasiab’s bloody rise, Zal’s fierce defense of Zabol, and the crownin...
The Death of Sam and the Battle in the Mist: Afrasiab’s First War in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, the death of the great hero Sam shakes Iran as Afrasiab marches with a vast army. Qobad, the elder warrior, duels B...
Nozar the Tyrant and the War Council of Turan: Shahnameh Stories of Kingship and Revenge
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, King Nozar ascends the throne after Manuchehr’s death but soon becomes a cruel tyrant. Sam Nariman is asked to ta...
The Birth of Rostam: Miracle Child of the Simurgh in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this breathtaking episode of Poetry of Time, Rudabeh’s painful labor calls forth the Simurgh, who guides the first cesarean birth in Persian myth...
The Wedding of Light and Shadow: Zal and Rudabeh’s Union in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, we enter Kabul’s golden halls as Zal and Rudabeh’s forbidden love becomes a celebrated wedding. With Sam’s bl...
Zal’s Trials: The Seven Riddles, the Arena of Heroes, and the Birth of a Prophecy
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, Zal faces King Manuchehr’s judgment. Seven riddles test his wisdom; trials of archery, mace, shield, and wrestlin...
Fire, Fury, and the Queen’s Gambit: Zal and Rudabeh’s Forbidden Love in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Poetry of Time, King Manuchehr commands Sam to destroy Kabul — but Zal refuses, choosing love over loyalty. Sam writes a...
The White-Haired Hero and the Cypress Princess: Zal and Rudabeh’s Forbidden Love in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
The Trust and the Map of Legends: Zal’s First Rule and the Lands of Shahnameh
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, Zal returns to Zabulistan with his father Sām. Entrusted with rule while Sām marches to Mazandaran, Zal laments...
The White-Haired Child and the Simurgh: Manuchehr’s Reign and the Story of Zal in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Poetry of Time, Manuchehr avenges Iraj and takes the throne, Fereydun passes into legend, and the great warrior Sam abando...
Manuchehr the King: Building a Throne from the Ashes of Vengeance in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After avenging Iraj’s blood and defeating Kakuy, Manuchehr steps into his destiny — not only as a warrior, but as a king. In this episode of Poetr...
Night of the Lion: Manuchehr’s Ambush and the Fall of Toor
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thrilling episode of Poetry of Time, Manuchehr faces his first great test. As Toor plots a night ambush, fate shifts beneath the stars. With w...
The Rise of Manuchehr: Ferdowsi’s Hero Born for Revenge in Shahnameh
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful opening to the Manuchehr cycle, we witness the secret birth of a child destined to avenge Iraj's blood. From the miracle of Fere...
The Tragedy of Iraj – Betrayal, Letters, and Blood | Shahnameh Podcast
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He offered peace.He carried no sword.But Iraj, the noble son of Freydun, walked into his brothers’ camp alone — and never returned.In this heartbr...
Three Sons, Three Fates: Freydun’s Test and the Division of the World | Shahnameh Stories
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After overthrowing Zahhak, the just king Freydun looks to the future. In this episode, we explore the birth of his three sons, their quest for worthy ...
The Fall of Zahhak | Fereydoun’s Spell, the Throne, and Mount Damavand | EP10
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After years of darkness, the time has come.In this powerful episode of Poetry of Time, Fereydoun reaches Zahhak’s fortress — not with brute force,...
Fereydoun’s Journey Begins | Magic, Betrayal, and the River to Zahhak’s Fortress | EP9
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before Fereydoun could face Zahhak and claim the throne, he had to walk a path of betrayal, magic, and impossible choices.In this episode of Poetry of...
Kaveh the Blacksmith & Fereydoun's Rebellion | How Iran Rose Against Zahhak — Persian Mythology | EP8
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, the fires of rebellion begin to burn across Iran. While Fereydoun, the boy of prophecy, trains in the mountains, an...
The Hidden Seeds of Rebellion | Zahhak's Dream, and Fereydoun's Fate — Shahnameh| EP7
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, we follow the quiet whispers of defiance beneath Zahhak's thousand-year reign. As Iran suffers under the shado...
Zahhak the Serpent King | How Darkness Came to Iran — Shahnameh Tales | EP6
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, we trace the chilling origins of Zahhak, the Serpent King of Persian mythology. Born in Arabia, tempted by Iblis, c...
Jamshid’s Rise and Fall | The Golden Age and Tragic Downfall of Persia’s Legendary King| EP5
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamshid — the brilliant, ambitious son of Tahmures — ushered in a golden age for Persia. From forging armor to weaving garments, building cities, ...
Tahmures the Demon-Binder | How Persia's King Tamed the Wild and Discovered Writing | EP4
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Poetry of Time, we explore the legendary reign of Tahmures, the third king of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh. Known as Tahmoures Divband...
Hushang – Fire and the Dawn of Civilization | EP3
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Witness the transformative moment when Hushang discovered fire — not as a gift from the gods, but as a spark found in stone. Learn how this single a...
Gayomart: The First King of Persia | EP2
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the story of Gayomart, the first king, whose reign was marked by peace and wisdom. Discover how his tragic loss set the stage for the rise of ...
The Birth of All Things: Ferdowsi’s Cosmic Vision | EP1
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delve into Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh , Persia’s legendary epic. Explore the cosmic creation — from fire, wind, water, and earth to stars, mountains, ...