Arzhang Div

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

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

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