Arzhang Div

Arzhang Div
Illustration of the Arzhang Div from the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by Abu'l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020)
GroupingMythical creature
FolklorePersian mythology
CountryAncient Iran

Arzhang Div (Persian: ارژنگ دیو) is a character in Shahnameh Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp; he is demon (Div) chief of Mazandaran in Rostam's Seven Labours. Eventually Rostam killed him and rescued Kay Kāvus.[1]

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  1. ^ Ferdowsi, Abolghasim; Elahi Ghomshei, Hossein. Shahnameh of Ferdowsi based on Moscow version. ISBN 964-336-011-3.


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