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Zāl and the Simorgh are among the most celebrated figures in Persian mythology, most famously portrayed in the Shahnameh by Hakim Ferdowsi. Born with white hair, Zāl was abandoned by his father, who believed the child's unusual appearance was an ill omen. He was rescued and lovingly raised by the wise and benevolent Simorgh, a majestic mythical bird that lived atop Mount Alborz. Under the Simorgh's care, Zāl grew into a noble, courageous, and wise man. When his father eventually sought forgiveness, the Simorgh returned Zāl to his family but gave him one of her magical feathers, instructing him to burn it whenever he needed her help. The feather later proved invaluable when the Simorgh guided the successful birth of Zāl's son, Rostam, the greatest hero of Persian epic tradition. The story of Zāl and the Simorgh symbolizes wisdom, compassion, divine guidance, and the triumph of inner virtue over superficial judgment.