Simurgh
MythologyPersian
RoleWise bird of legend
About Simurgh
A vast benevolent bird perched on the Tree of All Seeds. Reared the abandoned hero Zal and taught him every art. Attended at the birth of the champion Rustam. A symbol of healing and counsel in the Shahnameh.
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