Yasmin and the Serpent Prince: A Persian Folktale The enchanting tale of “Yasmin and the Serpent Prince,” penned by Forough Hekmat in 1974, is a rich Persian folktale that intertwines themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. This story belongs to the broader narrative cycle known as “Animal as Bridegroom” or “The Search for the Lost …
Yasmin and the Serpent Prince