KARSĀSP – Encyclopaedia Iranica
Dec 15, 2011 · KARSĀSP, Av. Kərəsāspa, Pahlavi various forms (see below), Pers. Garšāsp (Garšāsb, Arabicized Karšāsf), Avestan dragon-slayer, son of Sāma, and eschatological hero. In the Pahlavi and Zoroastrian Persian traditions, several heroic feats are connected with him.
Twelve Ancient Persian Mythological Creatures
Dec 10, 2019 · The great heroes like Karsasp, Thraetaona, and Rustum express particularly Persian values but, as with all mythical figures, are recognizable to people of any culture as role models whose best qualities are worth emulating.
Garshasp - Wikipedia
Garshāsp (Persian: گرشاسپ pronounced [gæɹ'ʃɒːsp]) was, in Persian mythology, the last Shah of the Pishdadian dynasty of Persia according to Shahnameh. He was a descendant of Zaav, ruling over the Persian Empire for about nine years. His name is shared with a monster-slaying hero in Iranian mythology.
Ancient Persian Gods, Heroes, and Creatures - The Complete List
Jan 16, 2020 · Karsasp (Keresaspa, Garshasp) – the great hero who defeated Gandareva, Karmak, and engaged in many other adventures. He will be resurrected in the final days to slay the dragon Azhi Dahaka.
Garshasp : The Persian Hero - Mythlok
Garshasp’s presence is woven into two distinct yet interconnected narratives within Iranian mythology. In the ancient Avesta, the foundational scripture of Zoroastrianism, he assumes the name Kərəsāspa—a formidable warrior and priest dedicated to …
Garshasp-nama - Wikipedia
The Garshasp-nama (Persian: گرشاسپنامه) is an epic poem by Asadi Tusi (died 1072/73). It has been described as one of the best epic poems in Persian literature, comparable to Shahnameh, by Ferdowsi, and the most important work of Asadi Tusi.
House of Garshāsp — Eranshahr
Jul 24, 2024 · House Garshasp of Sakitan, also known as House Garshasp of Nemrooz, was one of the most powerful noble houses in the Southern Iranian plateau. Their seat is located in the city/region of Zabul. The sigil of House Garshasp might have been a dragon, perhaps a reference to the legendary battle of Garshasp and the titan, Gandarw.
Persian mythology - Wikipedia
Iranian mythology, or Persian mythology in western term (Persian: اسطورهشناسی ایرانی), is the body of the myths originally told by ancient Persians and other Iranian peoples and a genre of ancient Persian folklore.
Iranian Myths; a Brief Look at Ancient Persian Mythology
Sep 23, 2024 · Iranian myths are one of the most important elements of the history and culture of this land. From the distant past until today, traces of Iranian myths can be seen in people’s lifestyles and beliefs. In the following, we will take a quick look at some of these myths and provide a brief description.
Twelve Gods of Persian Mythology - World History Encyclopedia
Jan 9, 2020 · Ancient Persian Mythology is the term now referencing ancient Iranian religion prior to the rise of Zoroastrianism between c. 1500-1000 BCE. This was a polytheistic faith with a pantheon led by the supreme god Ahura Mazda (“Lord of Wisdom”), champion of order, against the dark forces of Angra Mainyu (“Destructive Spirit”) and his ...