Rostam
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Rostam or Rustam is an Iranian legendary hero in Iranian mythology and historical tradition. Being the son of Zāl and Rudaba, his life and work was immortalized by the 10th-century Persian poet Ferdow
Rostam killing the White Div from the Baysunghur Shahnameh (1430 AD)
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 and Kay Kavus in castle
Rostam's Seven Labours
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The Seven Tales of Rustam were a series of acts carried out by the greatest of the Iranian heroes, Rostam. The story was retold by Ferdowsi in his epic poem, the Shahnameh. The Seven Labours were seve
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…Marzbans of Sistan (present-day Iran and Afghanistan). Rostam is best known for his tragic fight with Esfandiyār, the other legendary Iranian hero; for his expedition to Mazandaran (not to be confused with the modern Mazandaran Province). He is also known for the story of his Seven Labours. Rostam was always represented…
The First Labour
Rostam slays the dragon; 17th-century Persian manuscript
Rostam kills Arzhang in Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp
Rustam Kills the White Demon, Div-e Sepid