“Women are present as well as men in Shahnameh, the masterpiece of Ferdowsi.”

—  Chista Yasrebi

Outlooks <br class="br">Source: Center for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia, 2014 https://www.cgie.org.ir/fa/news/11919

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