Myth Madness
Myths from around the world with some history on the people and civilizations that told them.
Myth Madness
Hushang & Tahmuras – Persian Mythology's Demon-Slayer Kings
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Nathan Rutherford
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Season 4
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Episode 3
The struggle between Good and Evil is a central theme of Persian mythology. This is not just a human struggle. Persian myths and legends often feature divs, creatures who work mischief on behalf of the evil spirit Ahriman. In this episode (65) I talk about divs, how they made trouble for the early humans and how two legendary Persian kings – Hushang and Tahmuras – fought against the divs and defeated them.