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Image from the Shahnameh of the Simurgh (benevolent Persian mythological creature) carrying Zal (held in her claws) to her nest. — 11 May 2018

Simurgh, the Mysterious Giant Healing Bird in Iranian Mythology

*By MartiniF*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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The image of the serpent is widely acknowledged in western culture to symbolize medicine. One of the most recognizable symbols for medicine today is the rod of Aesculapius with its entwined single serpent. It was originally a symbol representing...
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Simurgh, the Mysterious Giant Healing Bird in Iranian Mythology