Story Time with Shahnameh: Epic Persian Words for Kids
What do you get when you mix brave heroes, powerful monsters, and magical adventures? The Shahnameh! This legendary Persian storybook is packed with big tales and even bigger words that kids can learn and love.
Epic Words from a Legendary Tale
- shah (شاه) – king
- div (دیو) – demon/monster
- pahlavan (پهلوان) – hero or champion
- jang (جنگ) – battle/war
- dastan (داستان) – story
- shirin (شیرین) – sweet (also a famous name!)
These words appear throughout the Shahnameh and give kids a fun taste of ancient Persian culture and imagination.
Activities for Young Storytellers
Create Your Own Persian Hero
Using the word pahlavan, invite kids to draw or describe their own hero. What will they be called? What monster will they fight?
Storytime Drama
Act out a mini-scene from a Shahnameh tale using words like shah and div. Use homemade crowns or masks to bring the characters to life!
Dinolingo helps kids ages 2–14 explore Persian through engaging stories, vocabulary, and games. Whether they’re learning words like jang or enjoying story-based lessons, Dinolingo makes language learning a magical adventure.
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