Persian Myths over Tea

Hedieh Gharrat

Join me each episode as we explore the rich and ancient world of Persian myths and legends together. Dive into stories filled with wonder, magic, and unforgettable adventures. Every episode, I'll read a captivating tale and then discuss the myth's intriguing details over a hot cup of tea and cube of sugar.

Episodes

  1. 04/28/2025

    The Seven Trials of Rostam (Part Two)

    In this episode, I tell you the fantastic story of Rostam going through the final trials to rescue Keykavous. Written by Ferdowsi, Shahnameh or The Book of Kings, took 33 years to finish, and it was completed in the early 11th century. It is a hallmark of Persian literature and culture, filled with incredible mythical stories. DISCLAIMER: The first part of each episode is a retelling of the actual story from Shahnameh which I put my own spin on it; but this retelling only adds more atmospheric elements to the story to make it more intriguing to the listener. I do not change the original story, simply add more stage directions to it.The parts in the episodes which are poems, are direct quotations used from the book Persian Myths and Tales by Flame Tree Publishing. The rest of the script is written by me.Read the transcript ⁠here⁠.

  2. 09/17/2024

    The Seven Trials of Rostam (Part One)

    In this episode, I tell you the amazing story of Rostam's first three trials out of Seven but stick around to find out why he has to go through these trials anyways. Written by Ferdowsi, Shahnameh or The Book of Kings, took 33 years to finish and it was completed in early 11th century. It is a hallmark of Persian literature and culture, filled with incredible mythical stories. DISCLAIMER: The first part of each episode is a retelling of the actual story from Shahnameh which I put my own spin on it; but this retelling only adds more atmospheric elements to the story to make it more intriguing to the listener. I do not change the original story, simply add more stage directions to it. The parts in the episodes which are poems, are direct quotations used from the book Persian Myths and Tales by Flame Tree Publishing. The rest of the script is written by me. Read the transcript here.

  3. 08/12/2024

    The Story of Rostam

    In this episode, I tell you the amazing story of Rostam's birth, one of the most legendary heroes in Persian literature. This is part one since Rostam's story does not end here. Tune in for next episode in which I tell you about his Seven Quests. Written by Ferdowsi, Shahnameh or The Book of Kings, took 33 years to finish and it was completed in early 11th century. It is a hallmark of Persian literature and culture, filled with incredible mythical stories. DISCLAIMER: The first part of each episode is a retelling of the actual story from Shahnameh which I put my own spin on it; but this retelling only adds more atmospheric elements to the story to make it more intriguing to the listener. I do not change the original story, simply add more stage directions to it. The parts in the episodes which are poems, are direct quotations used from the book Persian Myths and Tales by Flame Tree Publishing. The rest of the script is written by me. The music used in the beginning is from YouTube Channel ⁠Farya Faraji ⁠.

  4. 07/26/2024

    The Story of Zaal and Rudabeh

    In this episode I tell you the story of the young lovers Zaal and Rudabeh; one of the most beautiful love stories in Shahnameh. Written by Ferdowsi, Shahnameh or The Book of Kings, took 33 years to finish and it was completed in early 11th century. It is a hallmark of Persian literature and culture, filled with incredible mythical stories. DISCLAIMER: The first part of each episode is a retelling of the actual story from Shahnameh which I put my own spin on it; but this retelling only adds more atmospheric elements to the story to make it more intriguing to the listener. I do not change the original story, simply add more stage directions to it. The parts in the episodes which are poems, are direct quotations used from the book Persian Myths and Tales by Flame Tree Publishing. The rest of the script is written by me. The music used in the beginning is from YouTube Channel Farya Faraji .

  5. 07/21/2024

    The Story of Zaal and Simorgh

    In the first episode of the Myths over Tea podcast, I dive into the amazing story of Zaal and the majestic bird, Simorgh from Persian epic, Shahnameh. Written by Ferdowsi, Shahnameh or The Book of Kings, took 33 years to finish and it was completed in early 11th century. It is a hallmark of Persian literature and culture, filled with incredible mythical stories. In this podcast, I aim to share these stories with you through my own retelling. Hope you enjoy this first episode and please follow for more exciting episodes! DISCLAIMER: As I mentioned in the episodes, the first part of each episode is a retelling of the actual story from Shahnameh which I put my own spin on it; but this retelling only adds more atmospheric elements to the story to make it more intriguing to the listener. I do not change the original story, simply add more stage directions to it. The parts in the episodes which are poems, are direct quotations used from the book Persian Myths and Tales by Flame Tree Publishing. The rest of the script is written by me.

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About

Join me each episode as we explore the rich and ancient world of Persian myths and legends together. Dive into stories filled with wonder, magic, and unforgettable adventures. Every episode, I'll read a captivating tale and then discuss the myth's intriguing details over a hot cup of tea and cube of sugar.

Information

  • Creator
    Hedieh Gharrat
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hedieh Gharrat
  • Show Website
    Persian Myths over Tea