These tales are based on the Persian poem Haft Paykar, written by the 12th-century Sufi poet Nizami.

The making of a Shah -- The building of the Seven Pavilions -- The raja who dressed in black (told on Saturday by the Indian princess) -- The emir who did not want to marry (told on Sunday by the Greek princess) -- The lovesick hermit (told on Monday by the Arabian princess) -- The princess of the fort (told on Tuesday by the Russian princess) -- The adventures of young Mahan (told on Wednesday by the Moroccan princess) -- The story of good and bad (told on Thursday by the Chinese princess) -- The unfortunate lovers (told on Friday by the Persian princess) -- The shah and the shepherd.