Sudabeh

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Sudabeh is a prominent figure in the Persian epic Shahnameh, known as the queen whose tragic and deceitful actions play a key role in the downfall of Prince Siyavash.

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Sudabeh canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Shahnameh character
literary character
mythological queen
appearsIn Shahnameh
associatedWith Iranian royal family
linked to: Iranian dynasties

court of Kay Kavus
createdBy Ferdowsi
culture Persian
gender female
genreOfWorkAppearsIn epic poetry
influences later Persian literary portrayals of deceitful queens
knownFor deceit against Siyavash
false accusation of Siyavash
tragic role in the story of Siyavash
languageOfWorkOrName Persian
linked to: Persian language
laterAdaptations Persian prose retellings of Shahnameh stories
theatrical and naqqali performances based on Shahnameh
medium oral epic tradition
moralInterpretation example of destructive passion and deceit in Persian ethical readings of Shahnameh
nameInPersian سودابه
narrativeFunction antagonist to Siyavash
partOf Greater Iranian epic tradition
Iranian mythology
position queen of Iran
relatedCharacter Kay Kavus
Rostam
Siyavash
relatedWork story of Siyavash
linked to: Siyavash
roleInPlot catalyst of Siyavash’s downfall
spouse Kay Kavus
stepmotherOf Siyavash
themeAssociated betrayal
court intrigue
false accusation
lust
tragedy
timeOfStory mythical age of Iranian kings

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Kay Kavus spouse Sudabeh
Siyavash accusedBy Sudabeh