Shahnameh Stories

The Fire Test To see who is telling the truth

The next day, King Kaykavoos ordered to have a mile of 2 rows of fire. Siavash knew that Sudabeh is lying. To prove his innocence, he stepped forward, rode his horse and bravely with no doubt in his mind that he will come unharmed went through the high fire 🔥. Everyone knew Siavash was innocent and were cheering for him the entire time. He came alive with no harm at the end of the fire tunnel. King Kakavoos was very apologetic and was ashamed of doubting his beloved son. He hugged Siavash with all his heart ❤️ and asked for his forgiveness. On the other hand, now it was Sudabeh’s turn to go through the same fire and prove her innocence. But instead of doing that, she kept screaming, giving excuses and told everyone that Simorgh, legendary phoenix that raised Zal- father of Rostam has helped Siavash. Without a doubt everyone including the king Knew that Sudabeh was lying. Siavash asked his father to forgive Sudabeh for the second time and Kaykavoos foolishly did. Unfortunately, this was not the last trick Sudabeh played. She kept gossiping about Siavash to King Kaykavoos and little by little turned Kaykavoos’ mind against his own son.