The chaste, radiant daughters of King Jamshid who were held captive for centuries in Zahhak's harem, forced to serve the serpent king. Liberated by Fereydun, they were cleansed of sorcerous pollution. Arnavaz disclosed to Fereydun the secrets of Zahhak's retreat to Hindustan, his bloody blood-bathing rituals, and his sleepless agony.