The Shaving of Shagpat · Character
Shahpesh
A Persian king who punishes Khipil the builder.
minor
Also known as Shahpesh the Persian
First appearance: And This Is the Punishment of Shahpesh, the Persian, on Khipil, the Builder
Shahpesh shows up with force in And This Is the Punishment of Shahpesh, the Persian, on Khipil, the Builder. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Persian king who devises ironic punishments for Khipil's negligence and garrulity.
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Character groups
- King and Builder
- Bhanavar's Circle
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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