ROSTAM: TALES OF THE SHAHNAMEH
Narrated Persian Myths in 3D · Books & Education
Rostam's legend, told aloud and brought to life. Eight stories of Iran's greatest hero from Ferdowsi's Book of Kings. Listen as a cast of voices tells each one, follow every word as it lights up, step inside each story's world in 3D, piece together classical Persian miniatures as 3D jigsaw puzzles, and test your lore in spoken dialogue trivia.
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Rostam: Tales of the Shahnameh
Narrated Persian Myths in 3D
99th9th
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Rostam's legend, told aloud and brought to life.
Rostam: Tales of the Shahnameh retells eight stories of Iran's greatest hero from Ferdowsi's Book of Kings. Listen as a cast of voices tells each one, follow every word as it lights up, step inside each story's world in 3D, piece together classical Persian miniatures as 3D jigsaw puzzles, and test your lore in spoken dialogue trivia.
EIGHT STORIES
- • The Feather of the Simurgh: white-haired Zal is raised by a magical bird, wins Princess Rudabeh, and Rostam is born
- • The Steed of Destiny: Rostam searches the herds for the one horse strong enough to carry him
- • The Seven Labors: a lion, a waterless desert, a dragon, a sorceress, the demon Arzhang and the White Div
- • Rostam and Sohrab: a father and son who meet as strangers on the battlefield
- • The Demon of the Whirlwind: Akvan Div lifts the sleeping Rostam into the sky
- • The Tamarisk Arrow: Rostam faces the invulnerable prince Esfandiyar
- • The Pit of Spears: Shaghad's betrayal and Rostam's last arrow
- • The Lioness of the White Fortress: Gordafarid rides out to challenge Sohrab
ONE STORY, THREE WAYS TO READ IT
- • Child (ages 6–11): gentle retellings about courage, loyalty and wonder
- • Adult: modern, easy-to-read prose with all the drama and heartbreak
- • Advanced: a more literary telling with passages of Persian verse
A parental gate keeps children from leaving the Child profile.
LISTEN AND READ ALONG
- • Studio narration for every story in all three profiles, with a cast of character voices and a Persian musical theme
- • Words light up as they're spoken, so young readers can follow along
- • Turn on Persian (فارسی) to add Persian text to every paragraph
- • Stream to AirPlay speakers to enjoy any tale as a bedtime story or evening listen
STEP INSIDE THE STORY
- • Explore a 3D diorama for each of the eight stories
- • Orbit the scene, zoom in on details, and select a character to learn who they are
- • Narration plays while you explore
ILLUMINATED 3D PUZZLES
- • Piece together 22 jigsaw puzzles drawn from historic Shahnameh manuscript paintings, hero portraits and story backdrops
- • Play on an angled 3D tabletop or a flat 2D board across three difficulty levels: Easy (3×3), Medium (4×4) and Hard (5×5)
- • Accompanied by a traditional Persian musical score
EPIC EXCHANGES TRIVIA
- • Hear famous lines spoken aloud by the cast and displayed in English and Persian calligraphy
- • Match each quotation to the hero, princess or demon who spoke it across all eight chapters
MEET THE ENSEMBLE
Sixteen illustrated portraits in the style of Persian miniature painting, from Rostam, Rakhsh and the Simurgh to Sohrab, Gordafarid and the White Div. Each one shows which stories they appear in and takes you straight to them.
EARN YOUR RANK
Finish stories, solve puzzles and answer trivia to earn points and rise through four ranks, from Sipahi to Jahan Pahlavan. Unlock achievements and see the leaderboard in Game Center, if you choose to connect it.
MADE FOR FAMILIES
- • No ads and no in-app purchases
- • No account needed
- • All narration is included in the app, so stories, puzzles and trivia play without a connection
- • Links out of the app are switched off in the Child profile
Available on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Begin with the Simurgh's feather.
What's New
Version 0.9What's New in Version 0.9:
- • Illuminated 3D Jigsaw Puzzles: Piece together 22 classical Shahnameh manuscript paintings, hero portraits and epic backdrops on an angled 3D tabletop or flat 2D board across Easy (3×3), Medium (4×4) and Hard (5×5) difficulties
- • Epic Exchanges Trivia: Listen to famous lines spoken aloud by the cast and match each quote to the hero or demon who spoke it
- • Pahlavan Points & Ranks: Earn Pahlavan points toward your Game Center rank across stories, puzzles and trivia
App Privacy
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EIGHT NARRATED STORIES · SET IN 3D WORLDS
The Feather of the Simurgh
White-haired Zal is raised by a magical bird on Mount Alborz, wins Princess Rudabeh, and Rostam is born.
The Steed of Destiny
Rostam searches the royal herds for Rakhsh, the one legendary warhorse strong enough to carry him.
The Seven Labors (Haft Khan)
A ferocious lion, a waterless desert, a dragon, a sorceress, the demon Arzhang, and the White Div of Mazandaran.
Rostam and Sohrab
A legendary father and his young son who meet as strangers on the battlefield between Iran and Turan.
The Demon of the Whirlwind
The cunning shape-shifter Akvan Div lifts the sleeping Rostam high into the sky above the sea.
The Tamarisk Arrow
Rostam faces the tragic decree of fate against the invulnerable braided prince Esfandiyar.
The Pit of Spears
Shaghad's treacherous hunt in Kabul and Rostam's final arrow pierced straight through the plane tree.
The Lioness of the White Fortress
Fearless warrior Gordafarid dons armor and rides out from Dez-e Sepid to challenge Sohrab in single combat.
LISTEN. READ ALONG. EXPLORE. PLAY.
One Story, Three Ways
Child (Ages 6–11) gentle retellings protected by an on-device math parental gate, Adult dramatic prose, and Advanced literary telling with Persian verse.
Words Light Up Live
Full studio narration across all three profiles with character voices, a Persian musical theme, real-time word illumination, فارسی bilingual toggle, and AirPlay support.
Interactive 3D Dioramas
Step inside a living 3D miniature world for each of the eight stories. Orbit the scene, zoom in on manuscript details, and select characters while narration plays.
22 Illuminated Puzzles
Piece together 22 jigsaw puzzles drawn from historic Shahnameh manuscript paintings, hero portraits, and story backdrops on an angled 3D tabletop or flat 2D board.
Epic Exchanges Trivia
Hear famous lines spoken aloud by the cast and displayed in English and Persian calligraphy. Match each quotation to the hero, princess, or demon who spoke it.
16 Miniature Portraits
Meet heroes, steeds, and demons in the style of Persian miniature painting—from Rostam, Rakhsh, and the Simurgh to Sohrab, Gordafarid, and the White Div.
Sipahi to Jahan Pahlavan
Finish stories, solve 3D puzzles, and answer spoken trivia to earn Pahlavan points, rise through four warrior ranks, and unlock 12 achievements in Apple Game Center.
Zero Ads · 100% Offline
No ads, no in-app purchases, and no user account needed. All narration is bundled in the app so stories, puzzles, and trivia play offline anywhere.
Rostam: Tales of the Shahnameh
Begin with the Simurgh's feather. Experience eight timeless tales from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with dramatized studio narration, illuminated words, bilingual Persian text, 3D worlds, 22 classical miniature jigsaw puzzles, and spoken dialogue trivia on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.