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Zarathustra

human hero Origin / Domain: Iran / Balkh Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

The holy prophet of Iran who introduced the Zoroastrian faith and sacred fire. During Kahram's attack on Balkh, Zarathustra's sacred fire was extinguished by the blood of eighty martyred priests, and his holy scriptures (Zand and Avesta) were burned by the invaders.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (1)

ز خونشان بمرد آتش زرد هشت / ندانم جزا جایشان جز بهشت
“From their blood the fire of Zarathustra died; I know no reward for them other than Paradise.”
Goshtasp • Arjasp's Command to Kahram: The Raid on Balkh, the Fall of Luhrasp, and the Burning of the Sacred Temple بیت #24647
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