Myth Madness: A Mythology Podcast
Myths from around the world with some history on the people and civilizations that told them.
Myth Madness: A Mythology Podcast
Rostam’s Trials & The Rescue of Kay Kavus
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Nathan Rutherford
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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The Persian ruler Kay Kavus is an utter fool. So when he falls into some serious trouble it becomes the hero Rostam's job to save him. To do so, in this episode, Rostam completes a series of trials. Due to the trials, Rostam is often superficially described as an Iranian Heracles.