Rostam is a mythical hero of Iran; he is the champion of champions. He was immortalized by the 10th century poet Ferdowsi of Tus in the Shahnameh or Epic of Kings, which contain pre-Islamic folklore and history.Simorgh also known as Angha, is the modern Persian name for a fabulous, benevolent, mythical flying creature. Simorgh always helped Rostam to win his battles
In this carving, you can see Simorgh and Rostam beside each other.
Location: Ferdowsi Tomb and Musuem, Toos, Mashhad
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