Shahnameh Quest
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.
Shahnameh Quest
Sam Passes, Afrasiyab Advances
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Arsalan retells how the passing of Sam, the great Iranian champion and father of Zal of Zabolistan, gives Afrasiyab’s Turanian army a major military advantage in the lead-up to their invasion of Iran.