زورخانه
Zurkhaneh
Reading: zurkhâne
House of strength
PersianZurkhaneh
Meaning
Traditional Iranian gymnasium where the heroic sport (varzesh-e pahlavani) is practised to music and verse; on UNESCO's intangible heritage list.
Related terms
- PahlavanپهلوانChampion heroTitle of a champion who unites strength, wrestling skill and moral virtue such as generosity and humility.WrestlingZurkhaneh
- PishkesvatپیشکسوتVeteranSenior and respected athlete of the zurkhaneh, honoured in its rituals.Zurkhaneh
- SangسنگWooden shieldsTwo heavy wooden boards lifted alternately while lying on the back, building upper-body strength.Zurkhaneh
- SardamسردمMorshed's platformRaised and decorated platform of the zurkhaneh where the morshed sits with drum and bell to lead the exercises.Zurkhaneh
- ShenaشناZurkhaneh push-upsPush-up exercise of the zurkhaneh performed on a shena board in rhythm with the morshed's drum, in several traditional v…Zurkhaneh
- Takhte shenaتخته شناPush-up boardNarrow wooden board placed on the floor of the gowd, on which zurkhaneh athletes rest their hands for the shena push-ups…Zurkhaneh
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