
About this podcast
Hosted by Arsalan Akhavan, Shahnameh Quest is a journey through the Persian Book of Kings, one story at a time. Featuring accessible retellings in English, with occasional commentary and bonus episodes.
72 episodes · Geschiedenis
Shahnameh Quest
Latest episodeRostam's Second Trial: The Desert
About this podcast
Hosted by Arsalan Akhavan, Shahnameh Quest is a journey through the Persian Book of Kings, one story at a time. Featuring accessible retellings in English, with occasional commentary and bonus episodes.
Recent episodes
- Rostam's First Trial: The Lion11 Oct · 6 min
- Prelude: Rostam's Seven Trials4 Oct · 9 min
- Kay Kavus's Invasion & the White Deev's Retaliation27 Sept · 8 min
- Zal's Wisdom Meets Kay Kavus's Pride20 Sept · 7 min
- The Musician of Mazandaran13 Sept · 6 min
- Ferdowsi's Prelude to Kay Kavus's Reign6 Sept · 6 min
- Kay Qobad’s Final Warning to Kay Kavus30 Aug · 4 min
- Kay Qobad Chooses Peace23 Aug · 5 min
- Afrasiyab Begs for Peace16 Aug · 9 min
- Commentary: A Shocking Defeat9 Aug · 4 min