Shahnameh

We will read and listen to all of Shahnameh, in short sessions. Analysis of difficult words and verses will then follow, In order to gain better understanding of Iranian mythology, literature, culture and languages.
You will be able to download every podcast lasting around 5-10 minutes and have the option of listening to them in your own leisure time.

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Update frequency: every 7 days
Average duration: 8 minutes
Episodes: 20
Years Active: 2006 - 2007

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داستان هوشنگ و نهادن جشن سده

Hooshang, discovers fire and its many potential benefits. Then he worships through this precious element to God. This is the beginning of many professions and people start to live a more comfortable …

00:09:49 | Sat 08 Sep 2007

نه همانا که مُرد

Today Dr. Parviz Varjavand passed away. He will be missed by all of us...

00:03:44 | Sat 09 Jun 2007

پادکست در رادیو

Shahnameh Podcast is now being broadcasted by "Radio Zamaneh" a web based radio broadcasting from Amsterdam. Shahnameh Podcast is a part of "Jong e Seda" programme. You can listen to it on Wednesdays…

00:02:10 | Wed 16 May 2007

پادشاهی گیومرت سی سال بود

Gayomart, the "mortal being", in Shahnameh is the very first king, civilization and human communities start with him. Ferdowsi does not follow the mainstream Zoroasterain story as told in Avesta. It …

00:16:09 | Thu 05 Apr 2007

گفتار اندر ستایش امیرک منصور و سلطان محمود

In these two final fragments of the Shahnameh introduction, Ferdowsi pays tribute to his friend and supporter Amirak Mansoor and the second part which is one of the most controversial parts of the Sh…

00:10:31 | Sun 18 Mar 2007

گفتار اندر داستان ابو منصور دقیقی، گفتار اندر داستان دوست مهربان

Abu Mansoor e Daghighi starts the Shahnameh in young age but as Ferdousi explains he gets murdered in a fight. How ever Young Ferdowsi with encouragement of a close friend dares continuing what Daghi…

00:04:06 | Sat 20 Jan 2007

گفتار اندر فراهم آوردن شاهنامه

The verses in this section explain what the initial idea of gatherers of Shahnameh was and how were the wisdom and stories collected. Ferdowsi continues to bring his concerns and nostalgic motif amon…

00:03:35 | Fri 12 Jan 2007

واژه شناسی ابیات 16- 33

More on etymology and a little bit about Heterograms (هزوارش ها) in Book Pahlavi script. ******* MP. tan- ōmand- > NP. تنومند NP. Hunar- mand = NP. هنرمن…

00:17:08 | Wed 10 Jan 2007

گفتار اندر ستایش پیغمبر

This section consists of praises upon Prophet Mohammad, and includes the very famous verses which denote Hakim Ferdowsi as being Shia.

00:08:02 | Thu 04 Jan 2007

واژه شناسی ابیات 1-15

exploring etymology of a few words in each section starting on this program, relating to verses 1-15: [O.Ir.] xwad-tav- > > [N.P.] xwadāy [O.Ir.] -vant > > [N.P.] -vand [O.Ir.] apara-tara- > > [N.…

00:13:04 | Fri 29 Dec 2006

مصاحبه با پرویز ورجاوند درباره ی شاهنامه، بخش پایانی

In this final episode, Dr. Varjavand explains ways of narration of old myths and stories and emphasises how Iranian civilisation has played a pivotal role in human history.

00:13:45 | Sun 24 Dec 2006

مصاحبه با پرویز ورجاوند درباره ی شاهنامه، بخش دوم

In this second episode Parviz Varjavand gives basic information about early stages of human civilisation and how it relates to Iranian mythology and how should we time origins of these stories.

00:12:42 | Fri 22 Dec 2006

مصاحبه با پرویز ورجاوند درباره ی شاهنامه

In this first episode of Interview series Parviz Varjavand explains how Shahnameh and mythology relate to archeology and ancient history, explaining the view of ancient Iranians who looked at Shahnam…

00:11:24 | Mon 18 Dec 2006