Arzhang Div

In Ferdowsi, Arzhang Div is one of the largest human figures. Commentators describe him as the commander of demons.^[2]

According to interpretations, the defeat of Arzhang the demon was a symbol of the collapse of the demon dynasty. ^[3]

This episode reflects a broader mythic pattern in Iranian epic literature, where demons are depicted not only as monsters but also as deceitful and tyrannical enemies.

Ultimately, the role of Arzhang div's highlights the moral conflict in the Shahnameh, contrasting the divine power of Rostam with the corrupt power of the demonic rulers.^[4]