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New Blog Post: Meet Rostam: The Legendary Hero of Persian Mythology Check out the latest blog post from admin: Meet Rostam: The Legendary Hero of Persian Mythology In the sweeping epic of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (“Book of Kings”), no figure shines brighter than Rostam—Persia’s mightiest champion, whose feats of strength, courage, …
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New Blog Post: The Shahnameh: Discovering Iran’s Epic “Book of Kings” Check out the latest blog post from admin: The Shahnameh: Discovering Iran’s Epic “Book of Kings” Few works loom as large in world literature—and as deeply in Iranian cultural identity—as Shahnameh, the monumental “Book of Kings.” Penned over thirty years …
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New Blog Post: Iran vs. Persia: Understanding the Names and History Check out the latest blog post from admin: Iran vs. Persia: Understanding the Names and History The names “Iran” and “Persia” evoke images of ancient empires, poetic traditions, and vibrant cultures. Yet many are unsure why one country carries …
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New Blog Post: Old Persian occasions Check out the latest blog post from admin: Old Persian occasions Old Persian occasions were deeply rooted in Zoroastrianism and the agricultural cycles. Here is a list of some significant occasions, including Nowruz: Major Occasions: Nowruz (نوروز): Literally meaning "New Day," Nowruz is the …
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New Blog Post: Understanding the Persian Calendars: Jalali and Khorshidi Check out the latest blog post from admin: Understanding the Persian Calendars: Jalali and Khorshidi Understanding the Persian Calendars: Jalali and Khorshidi The Persian calendar system has a rich history, with various forms evolving over time. Two notable calendars are …
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New Blog Post: Today in History: Ferdowsi Completes the Shahnameh Check out the latest blog post from admin: Today in History: Ferdowsi Completes the Shahnameh Today in History: Ferdowsi Completes the Shahnameh On this day, we commemorate one of the most momentous achievements in Persian literature—the completion of Ferdowsi’s epic …
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New Blog Post: Shakespeare’s Sonnets & Hafez’s Ghazals Check out the latest blog post from admin: Shakespeare’s Sonnets & Hafez’s Ghazals Bridging cultural divides is one of the most exciting journeys in literature. Today, we invite you to explore how some of the world’s greatest literary traditions resonate with each …
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New Blog Post: Persian Poetry Challenge: Translate This Verse! Check out the latest blog post from admin: Persian Poetry Challenge: Translate This Verse! Persian Poetry Challenge: Translate This Verse! Persian poetry is a treasure trove of beauty, emotion, and layered meaning—and we want YOU to dive into it! Today, we’re …
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Persian literature is renowned for its rich imagery and visual elegance, painting vivid pictures that captivate the imagination. A prime example is Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, or Book of Kings, an epic poem that chronicles the history of Persia from its mythical origins to the 7th century. This monumental work has inspired …
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📜 Read a Page of the Shahnameh Daily to Cherish the Gem of the Persian Language! 🌟 Did you know that Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh is not just an epic, but a treasure trove of the Persian language, whose roots stretch back thousands of years? If you wish to speak and write …
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Humorous Post: Persian Literature: Where every poet is either 1) mysteriously whispering to a nightingale, 2) writing 1,000 verses to avoid doing taxes, or 3) casually dropping wisdom that’s 80% vibes, 20% logic. 🕊️📜💸
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Persian Literature: Where every poet is either 1) crying over a rose, 2) philosophizing with a wineglass, or 3) low-key roasting the entire universe. 🌹🍷🌌 Ferdowsi writing the Shahnameh for 30 years: “Yes, yes, I’ll finish the epic poem… after I write 10,000 verses about a hero arguing with a …
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Imagine Saadi Shirazi: in the middle of writing Bustan, he suddenly says to himself, "Ugh, this fifth chapter of Bustan is taking too long, let me go write a Golestan instead!" 😂 It's like he had ancient ADHD: unfinished project? A new one sounds more exciting! 📚➡️🌸 It's like when …