Shahnameh stories | Poetry of time
Step into the world of Persia’s greatest legends with Poetry of Time, a narrative podcast that breathes life into Ferdowsi’s timeless masterpiece, the Shahnameh (The Book of Kings). Each episode unravels the myths, heroes, and cosmic battles that have shaped Persian culture for over a thousand years—blending rich storytelling with the lyrical beauty of classical verse.
From the rise of mighty kings to the fall of tragic warriors, we journey through love, destiny, and divine intrigue, one spellbinding story at a time. Whether you’re new to the Shahnameh or a lifelong admirer, Poetry of Time invites you to rediscover Persia’s epic soul—where history and myth collide.
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Shahnameh stories | Poetry of time
Latest Episodes
Rostam and Sohrab: The Tragedy Begins — A Hero's Grief, a Princess's Secret, a Warrior Woman Who Fought a Giant, and a Son Who Does Not Know His Father | Shahnameh Ep. 33
The most famous tragedy in Persian literature begins.In this episode of Poetry of Time, Rostam wakes at dawn with a heart full of grief. He rides to the border of Turan to hunt — but falls asleep. When he wakes, Rakhsh is gone. Seven Tu...
The Madness of Kay Kavus: A Mansion in the Mountain, a Throne to the Sky | Shahnameh Ep.32
Three strange tales. One reckless king. In this episode of Poetry of Time, Kay Kavus builds a miraculous mansion inside Mount Alborz — where winter never comes and sorrow cannot enter. But that is only the beginning. Whispered lies from a demon...
The Fall of Hamavaran: Kay Kavus Betrayed, Rostam’s Sea-Borne Rescue | Shahnameh Ep. 31
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 mysterious land of Makran, and onward into Barbaristan, where the battlefield darkens the sun i...
The White Demon Falls: Rostam’s Bloody Triumph & The King of Stone | Shahnameh Ep. 30
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 Demon to tear out its liver and restore the sight of the blinded King Kay Kavus. But the war is ...
The White Demon Awaits: Rostam’s Seventh Trial Setup in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
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 White Demon. This story stands apart in the Shahnameh: dreamlike, surreal, filled with speaki...
