Kos Kardan Irani «Free Forever»
: Explain how sexualized language is often tied to patriarchal concepts of honor and shame in Iranian society.
Kos Kardan Irani is a traditional Iranian sport that dates back to the Safavid era (1501-1736). The sport involves sword fighting with a curved sword called a "shamshir" or "khanjar". The objective of the sport is to hit your opponent with the sword while defending yourself. kos kardan irani
| Persian Phrase | Transliteration | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | کس نادان | A common insult meaning "ignorant cunt" (usually directed at men, despite the female noun) | | Kos Sher | کس شیر | Literally "lion's cunt" – an insult implying someone is intimidating but ultimately worthless | | Kos Khol | کس خل | An idiot or a foolish person | | Kos Nagoo | کس نگو | "Don't say cunt" – a phrase used to tell someone to stop swearing | | Kos O Hor | کس و حر | A general term for profanity (cunt and dick) | : Explain how sexualized language is often tied
The term was harsher now. It had shifted from playful to accusatory. Mahan wasn't using kos kardan to joke. He was using it to call Maziar a liar, a bullshitter, a man whose words were as empty as his pockets. The objective of the sport is to hit