Zahhak
evil figure in Iranian mythology
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Zahhak
Summary
Zahhak is a mythological serpent[1]. Zahhak worked as a monarch[2]. Zahhak draws 2,216 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_serpent category, ranking #18 of 74).[3]
Key Facts
- Zahhak's father was Mardas[4].
- Among Zahhak's spouses was Arnavāz[5].
- Among Zahhak's spouses was Shahrnāz[6].
- Zahhak worked as a monarch[2].
- Zahhak is recorded as male[7].
- Zahhak's instance of is recorded as mythological serpent[8].
- Zahhak's instance of is recorded as mythological king[9].
- Zahhak's Commons category is recorded as Zahhak[10].
- Zahhak's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[11].
- Zahhak's replaces is recorded as Jamshid[12].
- Zahhak's replaced by is recorded as Fereydun[13].
- Zahhak's present in work is recorded as Shahnameh[14].
- Zahhak's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fa', 'text': 'ضَحّاک'}[15].
- Zahhak's enemy is recorded as Fereydun[16].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include mythological serpent[8] and mythological king[9].
Why It Matters
Zahhak draws 2,216 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_serpent category, ranking #18 of 74).[3] Zahhak has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] Zahhak is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]
FAQs
Who were Zahhak's parents?
Zahhak's father was Mardas[4].
Who was Zahhak married to?
Zahhak's spouses include Arnavāz[5] and Shahrnāz[6].
What did Zahhak do for work?
Zahhak worked as monarch[2].