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Mythological Era (Pishdadian)

Fereydoon

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Fereydun's Letter to Salm and Tur
Upon witnessing Prince Iraj's willingness to renounce his realm for the sake of brotherhood, King Fereydun penned an epistle steeped in wisdom and parental love to be delivered to the realms of the West and China. The venerable monarch began his message with praises unto Yazdan, the Eternal Creator whose glory endures across time. Addressing Salm and Tur, he hailed them as twin suns and radiant gems of the royal House of Kay. Fereydun declared that having witnessed the turns of fortune and mastered the secrets of the cosmos, he sought neither throne nor crown nor accumulated riches for himself; his sole remaining desire was peace and harmony among his three sons after long years of trial. He assured the elder brothers that Iraj bore them no ill will, nor had he ever cast a cold breath upon their lineage. Instead, Iraj had voluntarily set aside his kingship, bound his waist in humility, and set out simply to embrace them. Fereydun urged them to honor their younger brother as befitted his gentleness, to feast with him in gladness, and after a brief stay, to send him back safely and with pride to his father. The letter was sealed with the royal signet, and Iraj set forth upon his journey, accompanied only by a modest retinue of elders and youths, seeking reconciliation instead of strife.

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The Guide
Companion of Epic Lore & Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
Greetings, seeker of ancient lore! I am The Guide, your companion through the heroes, monarchs, mythical creatures, and timeless verses of the Shahnameh. Ask me anything about the epic tradition.
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