Pishdadian dynasty
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The Pishdadian dynasty is a mythical line of primordial kings featured in Zoroastrian belief, Persian mythology and Iranian national history. They are presented in legend as originally rulers of the w
Mir Musavvir 002
Farîdûn, seated on his throne, surrounded by five courtiers
Detail of Enthronement of Shah Zav Shahnama Iran Tabriz Ilkhanid period ca
Garshâsp son of Zav on his throne
Garshasp
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Garshāsp was, in Iranian mythical history, the last emperor of Pishdadian Iran according to the Shahnameh. He was a descendant of Zaav, ruling over the Persian Empire for about nine years. His name is
Garshasp slays the dragon. Miniature from the Jainesque Shahnama. India, c. 1425-1450. Rietberg Museum
Garshasp fighting cynocephali (sagsār), who are using tree branches as weapons. Miniature by Sadiqi Beg from Garshasp-nama. Iran, 1573. British Library
Bahram Gur Fights the Horned Wolf, folio from the Great Ilkhanid Shahnama
IRAN Miniatur by UNESCO 1957