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King Goshtasp

human monarch Origin / Domain: Balkh, Iran Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

Kianid King of Iran who embraced the Good Religion of Zoroaster. After his brother Zarir was slain, Goshtasp granted Zarir's armor and sable steed Behzad to young Bastur. Upon Esfandiyar's victory over Bidarafsh, the severed head of Zarir's killer and the royal standard were triumphantly presented before his throne.

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