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 yet embraces his destiny. The story then opens the map of the Shahnameh, exploring the true meanings of Zabulistan, Sistan, Kabul, and Mazandaran — lands of kings, warriors, and demons. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2455549/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2455549/support">Support the show</a>

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 yet embraces his destiny. The story then opens the map of the Shahnameh, exploring the true meanings of Zabulistan, Sistan, Kabul, and Mazandaran — lands of kings, warriors, and demons. Send us a text Support the show

&nbsp;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 yet embraces his destiny. The story then opens the map of the Shahnameh, exploring the true meanings of Zabulistan, Sistan, Kabul, and Mazandaran — lands of kings, warriors, and demons.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2455549/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a text</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2455549/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

The Trust and the Map of Legends: Zal’s First Rule and the Lands of Shahnameh

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. Subscribe now and wander through the echoes of time

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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. Subscribe now and wander through the echoes of time

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