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Zahhāk or Zahāk [1] (pronounced [2]) (Persian: ضحّاک), also known as Zahhak the Snake Shoulder (Persian: ضحاک ماردوش, romanized: Zahhāk-e Mārdoush), is an evil figure in Persian mythology, evident in ancient Persian folklore as Azhi Dahāka (Persian: اژی دهاک), the name by which he also appears in the texts of the ...
The Legend of Mardoush (Persian: افسانه ماردوش), is a long animated Persian trilogy based on the mythical stories of Shahnameh. The metaphor mardoush, literally meaning snake-shoulder, refers to Zahhak, as two snakes grew on his shoulders after they were kissed by Ahriman.
The snake, like in many other mythologies, was a symbol of evil, but many other animals and birds appear in Iranian mythology, and, especially, the birds were signs of good omens. Most famous of these is the Simurgh , a large, beautiful, and powerful bird; and the Huma bird , a royal bird of victory whose plume adorned Persian crowns.
Nāga – half-human half-snake being, found in Hindu mythology and Buddhist mythology. Verechelen – mythical creature between a dragon and a snake, often depicted with multiple heads, originating from Volga Bulgaria. Zahhak – an evil serpent creature, originating in Persian mythology and folklore.
Legendary creatures from Persian mythology. Subcategories. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. A. Anahita (7 P) D. Daevas (16 P) Y ...
Draconcopedes (snake-feet) – "Snake-feet are large and powerful serpents, with faces very like those of human maidens and necks ending in serpent bodies" as described by Vincent of Beauvais. [7] Gajamina – A creature with the head of an elephant and body of a fish. Merlion – A creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish.
In Persian literature, Azhdahas are depicted as a giant snake or lizard with wings. [1] According to tradition, they have a huge body, a fierce face, their mouths are wide with many teeth, and their eyes are bright. Azhdahās are actually normal snakes, according to Ajāyeb ul-Makhlooghāt, a book by Mohammad b. Mahmoud b.
Persian mythology in popular culture (2 C, 8 P) S. Shahnameh (7 C, 22 P) Pages in category "Persian mythology" The following 74 pages are in this category, out of 74 ...