Podcast Episodes

King Tahmures: The Dīv-Binder

Season 1 Episode 5

Arsalan retells the legend of King Tahmures, the magician king who bound Ahriman’s Dīv army and brought dazzling innovations to industry and the arts.

1 year, 4 months ago

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King Hushang Builds Civilization & Discovers Fire

Season 1 Episode 4

Arsalan retells how King Hushang laid the foundations of civilization and discovered fire, inspiring the ancient Feast of Sadeh.

1 year, 4 months ago

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King Kayumars & the Fall of Prince Siyamak

Season 1 Episode 3

Arsalan retells the birth of King Kayumars's court and the tragic death of Prince Siyamak at the hands of Ahriman's son, The Black Div. 

1 year, 4 months ago

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Ferdowsi's Invocation

Season 1 Episode 2

Arsalan summarizes Ferdowsi’s introduction to the epic, where he praises God and the Prophet Muhammad and recounts the origins and patronage of the S…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Welcome to Shahnameh Quest

Season 1 Episode 1

Arsalan Akhavan welcomes listeners by sharing how he came to learn about the Shahnameh and its significance to Persian language and culture.  

1 year, 5 months ago

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