Long ago, during the vibrant festival of Nowruz in the ancient city of Shiraz, Persia, a mysterious old magician from India arrived at the royal palace. In his hands, he carried a remarkable gift: a black ebony horse, exquisitely carved with intricate patterns that gleamed under the sun. The magician claimed that this was no ordinary toy, but a magical flying machine. To prove his words, he climbed onto the horse, turned a small latch at its neck, and the horse soared into the sky, circling gracefully before landing softly on the palace grounds. The king was astounded and eager to possess such a marvel. The magician, however, demanded the hand of the princess in marriage as part of the exchange, but Prince Kamal al-Akmar bravely opposed him, insisting he would test the horse himself.
Without full instructions, Prince Kamal mounted the ebony horse and turned the latch. The horse shot into the air, carrying him thousands of miles across deserts, mountains, and seas, until he discovered a second latch behind the horse’s left ear that brought him safely down. He landed in a magnificent palace in Sana’a, Yemen, where he met Princess Shams al-Nahar. Love blossomed instantly, and the prince invited her to ride with him back to Persia on the magical horse so he could seek the king’s blessing for their union.
Tragedy struck on their journey home. While the prince reported to the king, the cunning Indian magician tracked them and tricked the princess onto the horse, whisking her away to the kingdom of Greece. There, the Greek king rescued her from the magician but sought to force her into marriage. Clever and resourceful, Princess Shams al-Nahar pretended to be insane, buying time as she awaited her true love.
After many days of searching, Prince Kamal finally reached Greece. Disguised as a renowned physician, he claimed he could cure the princess of her supposed madness. Once alone with her, the prince and princess recognized each other and devised a plan to escape. He told the Greek king that her illness was caused by the magical horse, now held by the royal guards, and requested that she be brought to the palace square for a ceremonial cleansing with fragrant incense. As smoke filled the square, the prince and princess leapt onto the ebony horse, turned the latch, and soared into the sky, leaving the astonished kingdom behind.
Prince Kamal and Princess Shams al-Nahar returned to Persia to a joyous celebration. The ebony horse was either destroyed or safely secured to prevent its misuse, ensuring that only wisdom and courage could ever control such a powerful invention. The couple lived happily ever after, and the legend of the flying horse became a timeless story of bravery, intelligence, and the triumph of good over treachery.
This tale embodies timeless lessons and symbolism. Imagination transcending eras: it reflects humanity’s ancient desire to conquer the skies. Caution with technology: even a marvel can become a weapon in the wrong hands, and only true courage and intelligence can wield power responsibly.