character in the Shahnameh
C18507
concept
A character in the Shahnameh is a mytho-historical figure—heroic, royal, or supernatural—whose life and deeds embody the epic’s themes of honor, fate, and the rise and fall of Iranian dynasties.
Observed surface forms (4)
- Persian legendary figure ×2
- character in Persian epic tradition ×2
- characters in Persian epic literature ×1
- hero of Shahnameh ×1
Instances (12)
- Zal
- Turanians via concept surface "characters in Persian epic literature"
- Shaghad
- Siyavash via concept surface "hero of Shahnameh"
- Farud via concept surface "Persian legendary figure"
- Keyumars via concept surface "character in Persian epic tradition"
- Nowzar
- Zal-e Zar
- Dastan via concept surface "character in Persian epic tradition"
- Lohrasp
- Katayun
- Azarbarzin via concept surface "Persian legendary figure"