Simurgh
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For other uses, see Simorgh (disambiguation).
The simurgh (/sɪˈmɜːrɡ/; Persian: سیمرغ, also spelled senmurv, simorgh, simorg, simurg, simoorg, simorq or simourv) is a benevolent bird in Persian mythology and literature. It is sometimes equated with other mythological birds such as the phoenix (Persian: ققنوس quqnūs) and the humā (Persian: هما),[2] though it must be understood as a completely different mythological creature of its own. The figure can be found in all periods of Iranian art and literature and is also evident in the iconography of Georgia,[3] medieval Armenia,[4] the Eastern Roman Empire,[5] and other regions that were within the realm of Persian cultural influence.
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Folklore | Persian mythology |
Country | Ancient Iran |
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