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'''[[Zāl]]''' (زال in [[Persian Language|Persian]]) is a legendary [[Persian people|Persian]] warrior from the old [[Ancient Persia|Persian]] "The Book of Kings" or [[Shahnameh]].
== Background ==
An [[albino]], Zāl was born with white hair. Because of this, his parents called him Zāl. In the Persian language, "Zaall" refers to those who suffer from albinism. Zāl was the son of [[Sām]] and the grandson of Nariman, both heroes of ancient Persia and protectors of "Motherland Iran" or "Iran-zamin." Because of his defect, Zāl was rejected by his father. He was left when only an infant; upon the mountain [[Damavand]], which has the highest geographic peak in Iran. The mythical [[Simurgh]] (a very large and wise bird which darkens the sky when fling, said to be related to the [[Phoenix (mythology)|phoenix]]) found the baby and took him to her nest, where Zal lived until being reunited with his family.
== Later life ==
Soon after rejoining his family, Zāl married [[Rudaba]]; their child was the great Persian hero, [[Rostam]]. The mighty and wise Simurgh gave Zāl three feathers to burn when in trouble. She would appear as soon as the feathers were lit.
==See also==
* [[Simurgh]]
* [[Ferdosi]]
* [[Shahnameh]]
== External links==
*[http://www.theshahnameh.com Zal Featured in Rostam Comic Book]
{{Shahnameh}}
[[Category:Persian mythology]]
[[Category:Shahnameh characters]]
[[Category:Medieval legends]]
[[Category:Warriors of Central Asia]]
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