179 documented Persian supernatural beings from the Evil Eye grimoire, including 44 ancient and 44 lesser in power tier.
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Katāyoun is a human aristocratic woman in Iranian epic literature who becomes queen by marrying Goshtāsb; she functions as an idealized royal wife and mother whose marriage and genealogy have political and dynastic significance in the Shāhnāmeh and earlier Avestā/Pahlavi layers.
Mortal hero from Iranian mythology, leading an uprising against Zahāk, a tyrannical ruler. (Note: - Power tier: Primordial (since Kaveh is considered a mortal hero and does not demonstrate deity-level abilities) - Abilities: Add a specific description of how his leadership skills are presented in )
Kay Bahman (Wahman) is a legendary Kayanian king in Iranian mytho-historical and Zoroastrian tradition. His name is theophoric from Avestan Vohu Manah ('Good Mind') and he appears in epic cycles (notably the Shahnameh and the Bahman-nama) and in Zoroastrian historiographic lists (Zand-i Vohuman Yasht, Denkard, Bundahishn) where his reign is morally ranked among great Mazdayasnian kings.
Kay Darab (also rendered Dara I or Darab I; labeled Kai Darab in Wikidata) is a legendary king of the mythological Kayanian (Kayanid) dynasty of Iran, described in the cited sources as the penultimate ruler who reigned for twelve years. He is presented in the sources as a dynastic/legendary monarch rather than a supernatural being.
Kay Kawad (Kay Qobad; Avestan Kauui Kauuāta) is a legendary Kayanian king in Iranian national-historical tradition who is presented as a restorer-ruler who attains the royal xvarənah and institutes measures of agricultural and administrative order after a period of foreign domination.
Kay Khosrow is a legendary Kayanian king of Iran in the epic and religious corpus (Avesta, Pahlavi texts, Shahnameh). He functions as a sacral monarch, ritual actor (sacrificer, founder of sacred fires), wielder/user of a divinatory cup (Jam/Cup of Kay Khosrow), and an eschatological agent who will collaborate with the Saoshyants at resurrection.
A shah (king) in Persian mythology who rules over Iran for one hundred and fifty years, aided by Rostam. His temporal power allows him to manipulate time or aging. (Note: - Power tier should be Ancient (deity-level) as manipulating time or aging goes beyond regional power. - Summary should mention the character's aid from Rostam to be accurate. - Appearance and sensory)
Kay Lohrasp (Persian: لهراسپ) is a legendary Kayanian king in Iranian epic and Zoroastrian genealogical tradition who ruled part of Iran after Kay Khosrow and is best known as the ancestor and father of Vishtaspa (Gushtasp) and Zarir; he is presented in literary and late‑antique sources as a dynastic progenitor and regional ruler rather than a supernatural spirit.
Ancient Persian dynasty embodying martial values and national pride. (Note: - Power tier: Primordial (The Kayanians are described as a blend of wisdom and power, suggesting a more fundamental or cosmic nature.) - Abilities: Mention "no specific abilities" but add that their a)
Keyumars (Avestan Gayōmart, Middle Persian Kayōmart) is the primordial human figure and first sovereign in Iranian myth. In Zoroastrian cosmogony he appears as the original mortal in creation narratives; in epic Persian tradition (notably Ferdowsi's Shahnameh) he is the archetypal first king and lawgiver who inaugurates royal practice and social order.
Human protagonists of a romantic epic poem in the Persian tradition, reflecting cultural values of ancient Persia. (Note: 1. Power tier: Should be adjusted to Primordial (as they are historical figures in a cultural context that predates modern power tiers). 2. Summary: Should include more information about their cultura)
Kiyanush (also spelled Kayanoush, Kayānūš) is a mythological human character in the Persian epic tradition, recorded in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh as a son of Abtin and Faranak and one of the two brothers who assisted Fereydun in the defeat of the tyrant Zahhak.
Supernatural being in Persian epic poem with unknown nature and abilities. (Note: - Power tier: Unknown/Unspecified should be changed to Primordial, as it is part of a mythical history of Iran and has unknown nature and abilities. - Summary: Inaccurate. The Kush Nama is a Persian e)
In Zoroastrianism, Kātouzian refer to a specific class of priests who served during the reign of King Jamshid. (Note: 1. The article states "In Zoroastrianism" but then refers to a specific historical event (the reign of King Jamshid), suggesting that this is not a general article about Zoroastrian practices. 2. Powe)
A supernatural being from Persian-origin tales commonly called parī or peri, depicted as a winged and beautiful creature that appears in supernatural narratives, including motifs of supernatural beings forming romantic attachments to humans. Sources contrast parīs with jinn by noting parīs typically feature in supernatural-tale contexts.
A legendary carpet in Persian tradition that serves as a form of transportation, carrying its user(s) quickly or instantaneously to their destination. (Note: - Power tier should be Greater, given the ability to defy physical laws and traverse vast distances at will. - Appearance should state "no specific description provided" instead of making an unsubstan)
Mithra (Avestan Miθra) is an ancient Indo‑Iranian deity preserved in Iranian and Zoroastrian scriptures as a high Ahuric figure who guarantees covenants, truth, and the ordered life of society. Described in the Avesta as an ever‑watchful guarantor of contracts, protector of pastures, cattle and waters, and a diurnal heavenly presence, Mithra is liturgically venerated in hymns such as the Mihr Yasht and invoked in Khorda Avesta litanies. Modern scholarship notes similarities but significant differences between the Avestan Mithra and the Roman Mithras cult.
Mordecai is a central human figure in the Book of Esther (Hebrew Bible), portrayed as an exilic Judean courtier in Susa who acts as guardian to Esther, exposes a plot against King Ahasuerus, refuses to bow to the official Haman, and whose actions precipitate the events commemorated by the festival of Purim.
Legendary mountain in Persian tradition and Arab mythology, considered homeland of the jinn. (Note: * Power tier: Primordial (based on being created directly from "shining emerald material" by God) * Abilities: Not explicitly described in source material; should be removed or rephrased * Sensory cue)
Napirisha is a principal Elamite deity originating in Anshan and later integrated into Susa and wider Elamite royal ideology; he is often associated with subterranean or sweet waters and appears in syncretic identifications with Mesopotamian deities such as Ea, Anu, and occasionally Shamash.
In Zoroastrian cosmology, Nasu is a daeva associated with corpse matter and decay at a cosmic level. (Note: 1. Power tier should be Primordial (supported) but description needs clarification. 2. Clarify which abilities are described in the sources to ensure consistency. 3. Sensory cues and wards seem consis)
Papak (also rendered Pabag) is attested in the provided sources primarily as a historical figure — an early 3rd-century Iranian prince/high priest associated with Istakhr in Pars — and as a modern personal name and toponym. The supplied material contains no evidence of Papak as a coherent supernatural being, spirit, or folk-creature.
Supernatural entities existing in a realm separate from humans with complex social structures and described as winged creatures of immense beauty. (Note: - Power tier should be Primordial, but the source material does not specifically support this claim; it should be revised to a more accurate assessment based on available information. - Abilities sect)
A class of supernatural beings from Persian tale literature and wider Asian folklore, the parī (also spelled peri or pari) commonly appear in narratives involving the supernatural and are often described in sources as winged and immensely beautiful, living in societies likened to human social organization.
A traditional breed of cat characterized by its long hair and round face with a petite, but not flat or smashed-in muzzle. (Note: - Power tier should be Primordial (the entity is a traditional breed of cat with no supernatural abilities mentioned), so change to Primordial. - The origin story section is missing and needs to be fi)
Mythological rulers in Zoroastrian belief, Persian mythology, and Iranian national history. (Note: - Power tier: Primordial (not Ancient), as they are described as "primordial kings" controlling the world. - Abilities: Remove mention of specific abilities related to governance and leadership, as th)
An eschatological title in Shia Islam designating a future member of the Prophet Muḥammad's household who will 'rise against tyranny in the end of time and restore justice' and restore the religion. The epithet is often used interchangeably with the Mahdi in Shia literature and is attested as early as the eighth century.
A mythological stallion and companion to the legendary hero Rostam in the Persian national epic Shahnameh. (Note: 1. Power tier: Based on Rakhsh's association with a legendary hero, it seems more likely to be Greater (deity-level) rather than Lesser. 2. Abilities: While we can infer that Rakhsh has strength and s)
Rambehesht (Middle Persian: Rām Vahišt; New Persian: رامبهشت), also attested as Denag (Dēnag), is presented in available sources as a 3rd-century noblewoman of the Bazrangi/Badhrangi family, wife of Sasan, mother of Pabag (Papak), and grandmother of Ardashir I. She appears in genealogical and historical accounts that construct Sasanian royal lineage and is described in chronicles (via Tabari) as possessing "beauty and perfection."
Rashnu is the Avestan personification and divine agent of justice and truth (asha) in Zoroastrian cosmology. He functions as one of the post‑mortem judges of souls, an embodiment of straightness/uprightness (razishta), and a liturgical figure commemorated on the 18th day of each Zoroastrian month.
Loyal paladin and hero in the Persian epic Shahnameh, embodying values of loyalty and military prowess. (Note: * Power tier should be Primordial or Ancient, as Rohham is described as a hero in an epic that deals with "ancient Iranian history and mythology", implying a high level of power. Greater seems too low)
Rostam is the central legendary human hero of the Iranian epic tradition, best known from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh. Presented as an archetypal warrior and hereditary marzban of Sistan, he embodies martial virtue, royal service, and tragic heroism within pre-Islamic Iranian legendary-historical narrative.
Faithful and sagacious horse that accompanies Rostam in most of his Seven Labours. (Note: - Power tier: Primordial (given its association with a legendary hero like Rostam) - Appearance: Needs to be revised to reflect that there is no physical description of Rakhsh - Abilities: More specif)
A group of four prominent stars in the Persian tradition, considered celestial guardians and markers of the cardinal directions. (Note: - Power tier should be Greater (powerful regional) not Primordial (cosmic), as they are associated with ancient astronomy and astrology, but not universal cosmic entities. - Summary is accurate but co)
Mythological figure in Persian tradition, princess from Kabul and mother to Rostam. (Note: 1. Remove "Primordial" power tier as there is no information in the source material that would suggest Rudaba has cosmic-level abilities. 2. Add a note about her appearance, stating "no explicit descr)
Legendary human narrator and storyteller in the Persian tradition, known for recounting stories to save herself and others from execution. (Note: - Power tier: Primordial (Scheherazade's abilities are more akin to cosmic in scope, as she uses her storytelling to influence the fate of an entire kingdom and its people.) - No weaknesses listed (Ex)
A divine being in Persian mythology associated with protection and guidance, resembling a large eagle. (Note: * Power tier: Greater (Shahbaz is described as a "god" in the source material, indicating deity-level powers) * Sensory cues: Add description of sensory cues associated with Shahbaz, such as its prese)
A long epic poem that tells of the mythical and historical past of Iran, containing descriptions and stories about various mythological creatures. (Note: - Power tier: Ancient (not Primordial), as it is a work of human authorship that conveys cultural narratives. - Summary: A long epic poem that tells of the mainly mythical but to some extent historica)
A pious and reliable advisor in the Shahnameh tradition, guiding King Tahmuras towards moral guidance and acquiring Khvarenah. (Note: - Power tier: Primordial or Ancient would be more plausible given Shahrasb's role as a moral guide for a mythical king. - Appearance: Add "Not described in source material" to indicate that the inform)
A sacred sword in the Persian legend Shahnameh, capable of piercing the invulnerability of Fulad-zereh, a demonic entity created by a witch mother's charm. (Note: 1. Remove Power tier: Primordial as it is likely Greater (powerful regional) given its ability to counter a demonic entity. 2. Add sensory cues from Source 1: mention of King Solomon's ownership could)
The Sheshe is a malevolent being in Persian mythology that targets newborn babies on their 6th day of life, strangling them during the night. (Note: * Power tier: Incorrect, should be "Ancient" as it demonstrates deity-level powers to kill newborns. * Abilities: Should mention the Sheshe's supernatural nature and connection to infant mortality fea)
No reliable folkloric evidence in the provided sources supports the existence of a vampiric spirit or shahapet named Shirag. The lexical form appears in unrelated modern sources: as an Iranian village name, as part of a scientific genus name, and as an item in an Armenian music archive.
The Simurgh is a large benevolent mythical bird from Persian literature and tradition, associated with wisdom, healing, and the fostering of heroes (notably Zal). It appears in epic sources (Ferdowsi's Shahnameh) and is adopted in mystical-theosophical symbolism (e.g., Suhrawardi) and in visual art across regions influenced by Persian culture.
A female character in the Persian epic poem Shahnameh, described as beautiful and intelligent. (Note: - Power tier should be Primordial (since she's a character from an ancient epic poem, implied to have significant cultural or narrative impact). - Abilities should include her emotional influence and )
Siyah Div (Persian: سیاه دیو), rendered in English as 'Black Div', is a named Div‑figure attested in Persian epic tradition (the Shahnameh). In the available sources he is identified in the manuscript/illustration cycle of the Shah Tahmasp Shahnameh and remembered by the epithet 'Slayer of Siamak.'
A legendary warrior in Persian epic tradition, son of Rostam and Tahmineh. (Note: 1. Power tier: Given that Sohrab's abilities are not described in the source material, it's unclear whether he should be classified as Greater or even if he has deity-level powers. 2. Sensory cues: No)
Sraosha (Avestan sraoṣ̌a; Middle Persian Srosh / S(a)rosh; New Persian Soroush) is a Zoroastrian yazata whose functions include propagation of conscience and observance, guardian of ritual and households, teacher of the religion of Ahura Mazda, psychopomp at death, and opponent of hostile daeva such as Aeshma.
Sāsān is attested in medieval Persian historiography as the eponymous ancestor of the Sasanian (Sassanid) dynasty and is described as a Zoroastrian high priest, warrior, and hunter from Pars (Fars) near the fall of the Arsacid (Parthian) Empire in the early 3rd century. Modern uses of 'Sasan' include a male given name and various contemporary personal and corporate names; no supplied sources treat Sasan as a supernatural being.
In Persian epic tradition, Tahmina is a human character in the Shahnameh, a 10th-century epic poem. She is Rostam's wife and Samanganshah's daughter, appearing in the story 'Rostam and Sohrab'. Tahmina serves as a figure illustrating themes relevant to 10th-century Persian society. (Note: 1. Power tier should be "Lesser" since Tahmina is a human character with no supernatural powers. 2. Origin story section is missing. 3. Appearance section needs to state that there is no physical desc)
A Persian language epic poem from the 13th century CE that tells the story of Zoroaster's life based on oral narratives of Zoroastrians. (Note: - Power tier: Primordial (as it's an ancient text, but its power lies in its narrative and cultural significance, not in actual supernatural abilities) - Appearance: No changes needed - Abilities: Rem)
A cup in Persian mythology associated with divination and connected to mythological figures across Persian, Zoroastrian, and Hindu traditions. (Note: - Power tier should be Primordial, as it is associated with mythological figures across multiple traditions and is linked to ancient rulers. - Appearance should be revised to note that no physical des)
Vis and Rāmin are the protagonists of a classical Persian romantic tale composed by Fakhruddin As'ad Gurgani in the 11th century. The narrative reflects the traditions and customs of ancient Persia. (Note: 1. Power tier should be "Minor Spirit" given that no supernatural abilities or behaviors are described. 2. Origin story is incorrect; source material states Parthian origin and not likely to have Part)
Viseh is a Turanian nobleman in the Shahnameh tradition, presented in the cited source as son of Zadashm, grandson of Tur, father of Piran, and a high-ranking military-political leader who acted on behalf of Afrasiab in the Iran–Turan conflicts.
Vohu Manah is the Avestan concept of the 'Good Mind' personified in later Zoroastrian tradition as one of the Amesha Spentas, divine emanations of Ahura Mazda representing the benevolent, properly directed mental disposition that enables right action and upholds creation.
In Zoroastrian/Avestan religion, a yazata (Avestan: yazata) is a class of divine or holy beings 'worthy of worship or veneration.' The term covers a range of referents—divinities with distinct functions, certain sacred objects or plants, protective fravashis, and even prayers—and denotes the roster of beneficent powers aligned with Ahura Mazda.
A historical region in southern Afghanistan and southeastern Iran, with no known supernatural entity associated with it. (Note: 1. Power tier should be Ancient (deity-level) instead of Primordial (cosmic), since there's no indication of supernatural or deity-level associations with Zabulistan. 2. Remove "Supernatural entity as)
Persian epic poem written by Hamdallah Mustawfi, exploring Iranian history and culture. (Note: 1. Power tier should be Ancient (deity-level) does not fit; Primordial is typically reserved for entities related to the creation of the world or fundamental forces. 2. Appearance section is missing 3)
Malevolent entity in Persian mythology serving Ahriman, embodying evil and chaos. (Note: - Power tier: Primordial seems excessive; considering Daevs are associated with chaos and disorder but also serve as intermediaries between humans and Ahriman, a Greater power tier might be more fitti)
A lost nask (book/volume) of the Sasanian Avesta that functioned as an authoritative account of mythical origins and the legendary history of humankind from Gayomard to the revelation of Zarathustra; it survives only in later summaries and commentaries (notably the Denkard and the Rivayats).