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Iranian folklore
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Iranian folklore encompasses the folk traditions that have evolved in Greater Iran.
A storytelling performance of the stories of Šāhnāme, the Iranian national epic, in Qazvin, Iran.
A storytelling performance of the stories of Šāhnāme, the Iranian national epic, in Qazvin, Iran.
The statue of Arash the Archer at Saadabad, Tehran.
The statue of Arash the Archer at Saadabad, Tehran.
A Šāhnāme miniature painting, depicting a demon (div) throwing Rostam into the sea.
A Šāhnāme miniature painting, depicting a demon (div) throwing Rostam into the sea.
Griffin-like column capital statuary, from about 500 BC Persepolis, Iran. In local popular interpretation, the figures on these columns are perceived
Griffin-like column capital statuary, from about 500 BC Persepolis, Iran. In local popular interpretation, the figures on these columns are perceived as representations of the Huma bird
Rostam
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Rostam or Rustam is a legendary hero in Persian mythology, the son of Zāl and Rudaba, whose life and work was immortalized by the 10th-century Persian poet Ferdowsi in the Shahnameh, or Epic of Kings, which contains pre-Islamic Iranian folklore and history. However, the roots of the narrative date much earlier.
Rostam mourning Sohrab. Persian miniature.
Rostam mourning Sohrab. Persian miniature.
Rostam in the murals of Panjikent, 7-8th century CE. He is represented with an elongated skull, in the fashion of the Alchon Huns.
Rostam in the murals of Panjikent, 7-8th century CE. He is represented with an elongated skull, in the fashion of the Alchon Huns.
Rostam kills Esfandiyār. Medieval Persian miniature
Rostam kills Esfandiyār. Medieval Persian miniature
Rostam and Kay Kavus in castle
Rostam and Kay Kavus in castle