636. Revolution in Iran: Fall of the Shah (Part 1)
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636. Revolution in Iran: Fall of the Shah (Part 1) mentions Shahnameh by Ferdowsi and Apocalyptic Islam and Iranian Shiaism by Abbas Aminat with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
So the great epic of Iran, Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, I mean, it's literally the book of Kings.
it will initiate an apocalyptic battle of cosmic proportion that precedes the day of resurrection and the end of time.
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“The great epic of Iran, Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, I mean, it's literally the book of Kings. So when the Shah stands up there, he is, I think, correctly conscious of himself as the heir of thousands of years of rule by monarchs.”
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“The book discusses the apocalyptic battle that will be initiated as a result of Hussein's death, which is significant in Shia Islam.”
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The host mentions the 'Shahnameh' to emphasize the deep historical roots of monarchy in Iran, linking it to the legacy of rulers like Cyrus and Dar…
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“A very popular film in Iran during the 70s, mentioned in the context of a tragic event at a cinema in Abadan.”