Iran is an ancient country with a cultural history of several thousand years.Iranian legends with Aryan roots are part of its spiritual heritage. According to ancient Iranian legends, a window can be opened to life, culture, ideas and thoughts. The origins of most of the amazing Iranian legends go back to the Avesta. Iranian legends are mostly based on good and evil powers and have an interesting and unique history. In the following, we are going to talk about some famous, strange and wonderful creatures in Iranian legends.
Ašō.zušta
This strange creature is also known as the “Bahman chicken”. Bahman chicken is one of the ancient mythical creatures of Iran. In Iranian mythology, it is said that he was created by the gods to stand against the devil. He can read books, and when he begins to read the scriptures, the demons are frightened. Iranian dragons and legends
The dragon is seen in the myths and stories of various nations. In world legends, the dragon is both a symbol of destruction and a symbol of prosperity. In Persian mythology and stories, the dragon is often depicted as horrible and ugly. The dragon is one of the first helpers of the devil (Yasht 5, verses 41-43 and 29-31; Yasht fifteen, verses 19 to 21). In Iranian mythology, Zahak is one of the most famous examples of this mythical creature .Zahak, Ahriman and Afrasiab are among those who are trying to reach Far Kiani. Among them, only Afrasiab, the sinful Turani, enrich Far Kiani for once, and that is when Zangiab kills the liar.
Bakhtak
Bakhtak, scientifically known as Night Hag, is another terrifying creature that the Iranian people still believe exists. In Iranian mythology and popular belief, this imaginary creature comes to persons during sleep and wants to suffocate them or prevent them from waking up. In some Iranian myths and legends, people believe that Bakhtak sits on a men chest and paralyzes them. Maybe humans are afraid of Bakhtak because they can’t see this scary creature. The term “Bakhtak has fallen on his life” is also included in the literature.
Fairies
In Iranian mythology, fairies are amazing creatures with supernatural powers. In the book of Avesta, fairies are equated with demons and the court, and their origins go back to the magician of Avesta (Penirica), an evil creature who is more active at night than ever before. By being able to transform into beautiful creatures, they can impose their will on human beings and lead people astray. Fairies with extraordinary power and captivating and enchanting beauty have an important and prominent role in the popular culture of Iran. Perry is actually the magic demon in the Avesta book.
-by Albert j. Carnoy
– Iranian Mythology Epic singing in Iran, Zabihullah Safa, 1984, Amirkabir Publishing, p. 37 My servant, the first season
– Firooz Azargashsab
– Gata Zoroastrian Anthems
– Forouhar Publications 1351 – pp. 137-1397.
-Amid dictionary
-Encyclopedia of World Myths and Ancient Religions, Gholamreza Masoumi, Vol. 3, p. 1404
