Isfandiyar’s Fifth Ordeal; He Must Slay the SimurghDetail of Isfandiyar From the David Collection museum, Denmark. Miniature from a copy of Firdawsi’s Shah-nama. “Isfandiyar’s Fifth Ordeal; He Must Slay the Simurgh” Iran, Tabriz; between 1520 and 1535 In order to slay the fearful Simurgh, the hero Isfandiyar makes a carriage fitted with blades. After the bird has wounded itself in repeated attacks, the Persian hero jumps out and slays his colorful opponent. Back to Isfandiyar’s Fifth Ordeal; He Must Slay the Simurgh |