Simurgh
 Simurgh as the royal emblem of the Sassanian Empire | |
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Grouping | Mythical creature |
| Folklore | Persian mythology |
| Origin | |
| Country | Ancient Iran |
The simurgh (/sɪˈmɜːrɡ/; Persian: سیمرغ; also spelled senmurv, simorgh, simorg, simurg, simoorg, simorq or simourv) is a benevolent bird in Iranian mythology and literature. It bears some similarities with mythological birds from different origins, such as the phoenix (Persian: ققنوس quqnūs) and the humā (Persian: هما). The figure can be found in all periods of Iranian art and literature and is also evident in the iconography of Georgia, medieval Armenia, the Eastern Roman Empire, and other regions that were within the realm of Persian cultural influence.