Shah Nama
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Book • 1959
The Shahnameh, or "The Book of Kings," is a monumental epic poem written in Persian by Ferdowsi in the 11th century.
It is the national epic of Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan and tells the mythical and historical past of the Persian Empire from the creation of the world until the Islamic conquest of Persia in the 7th century.
The epic is composed of some 50,000 couplets, making it one of the longest epic poems ever written.
It blends mythology, legend, and history to weave a rich tapestry of Persian culture and identity.
The Shahnameh explores themes of kingship, heroism, love, and betrayal, and has had a profound impact on Persian literature, art, and music.
It is the national epic of Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan and tells the mythical and historical past of the Persian Empire from the creation of the world until the Islamic conquest of Persia in the 7th century.
The epic is composed of some 50,000 couplets, making it one of the longest epic poems ever written.
It blends mythology, legend, and history to weave a rich tapestry of Persian culture and identity.
The Shahnameh explores themes of kingship, heroism, love, and betrayal, and has had a profound impact on Persian literature, art, and music.
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Touraj Daryaee on Zoroastrianism in the Seventh Century and Beyond
Mentioned as an important part of Iranian identity, with scenes from it woven into carpets.
Dorothy Armstrong, "Threads of Empire: A History of the World in Twelve Carpets" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)
Mentioned in relation to carpets and the visual counterpart of carpets during the Safavid dynasty.
Dorothy Armstrong, "Threads of Empire: A History of the World in Twelve Carpets" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)
Mentioned as the greatest epic of Persian literature, composed by the poet Fiddhalsi in the early 11th century.
The Specialist | The Greatest Persian Manuscript: A Story Fit For Kings, with Benedict Carter
