Story #06 · Ros-tam / Soh-raab
Rostam and Sohrab
رستم و سهراب
The most heart-broken story in the Persian language. A father. A son. A bracelet they recognise too late.
Illustration · page 1
A majestic portrait of Rostam in tiger-skin armor standing beside the mighty horse Rakhsh.
فارسی
tap any word for contextروزی روزگاری، در سرزمین ایران، رستم، پهلوان نامدار، زندگی میکرد.
او قویترین مرد جهان بود و به شجاعت و اسب بزرگش، رخش، شناخته میشد.
رستم روزهایش را به دفاع از وطن در برابر دشمنان و خدمت به پادشاه میگذراند.
اما در قلبش، جای خالی و آرامی بود که تنها عشق میتوانست آن را پر کند.
English
translation, not summaryLong ago, in the land of Persia, there lived the great champion Rostam.
He was the strongest man in the world, known for his courage and his great horse, Rakhsh.
Rostam spent his days defending his homeland from enemies and serving the crown.
But in his heart, there was a quiet space that only love could fill.
Words to take to dinner
2 new words on this page
پهلوانی
pahlavāni
champion / heroic figure
Rostam is introduced as a پهلوانی (pahlavāni), a title evoking the ancient Persian tradition of the 'Pahlavan'—a warrior who is not just strong, but holds a code of honor.
پهلوان
pahlavān
champion / hero
Rostam is the ultimate پهلوان (pahlavān) — not just a strong man, but a legendary champion who protects his people with honor.