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Shah Namah, the Persian Epic of the Kings
Title
Shah Namah, the Persian Epic of the Kings
Description

Faramarz kills Ahriman div, from the Shah Nameh, 10th century Persian epic of the Kings

Asian Collection
Keywords: Iran; Abu al-Qasim Firdawsi of Tus; Iranian; Fighting; Persian; Battles; Hero; Ferdowsi

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  • Library reference: Or A. WMS.Per.483
  • Photo number: L0035183
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Ahriman Div being slain by Faramarz during a scene from the Shahnameh

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