Love story of Zal and Rudabeh

SUMMARY :

Rudabeh, the daughter of Mehrab, who is the grandson of the demonic Zahhak, and Zal, the son of Sam, fall in love. Sam and Manuchehr initially oppose the union due to Rudabeh's connection to Zahhak, but they eventually change their minds after hearing a prophecy that Zal and Rudabeh will have a son to protect Persia who will be the most glorious son ever born.

 

The story of The Shahnameh is told through a series of miniature paintings. The miniatures shown here depict one of the story's most popular scenes: Rudabeh letting down her hair for Zal to climb.

One of the most well-known love tales in Persian mythology is that of Zal, the king of Sistan, and Rudabeh, the princess of Karbol. The story is taken from Ferdowsi's epic poem The Shahnameh, which he wrote between 977 and 1010 CE in Persia.

According to the myth, Zal had heard tales of a stunning princess with dark ringlets that reached all the way to her feet. He fell in love with Rubadeh, the princess, because of these tales. Rudabeh had also heard tales of Zal's incredible strength. The princess was intrigued and developed feelings for him.

Zal convinced his father that he wished to travel to meet the lovely princess. However, Zal's father had some bad news for her: she was a descendant of the evil serpent King Zahhak, a family enemy. Zal, however, ignored his father and travelled to her castle, determined to meet her.

Zal arrived at the foot of the castle one night after a long and perilous journey. Rudabeh noticed Zal and, in an attempt to hide his presence from the guards, let her hair down like Rapunzel for him to climb up.Once they were together, they realised their love was genuine. Their families then put their differences aside and approved the couple's marriage. 

Rudabeh's father, Kabul's King Mehrab, was an idol worshipper and the grandson of the evil Zahhk. When Iran's king, Manuchehr, learned of Zl's desire to marry Rudabeh, he refused to grant permission. Because King Manuchehr and Mehrab were mortal enemies, they had an excuse to go to war.

However, the Kabul and Iranian priests who read the stars foresaw a blessed union between Zal and Rudabeh just before war was declared.

"A powerful son will be born from Zl and Rudabeh's union. superior to any warrior who came before him. He will be the most well-known and unbeatable defender in Iran "they announced.

When the kings learned this, they both gave their blessings and consented to permit the young couple to get married. In a lovely ceremony, Zl and Rudabeh were wed in Kabul.

After a long labour, Rudabeh gave birth to a healthy son named Rostam, who later rose to fame as one of Iran's greatest warriors.

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