simurgh

Benevolent Iranian bird

A simurgh is a mythical bird from Persian legend, often depicted as enormous and benevolent, with the plumage of a peacock and sometimes a human face.

The creature appears in classical Persian poetry, most famously in Attar's *Conference of the Birds*, where it symbolizes divine wisdom or unity.

Also spelled simorgh or simurg.

symbolism

wisdom

Good judgment from experience

sagacityPenetrating mental acuity
enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
purificationRemoval of contaminants

healing · guidance · protection · benevolence · grace · transcendence · divinity · sanctity · rebirth · renewal

appearance

feathers

Bird's lightweight covering

plumageBird's complete feather coat
wingsLimbs for flight
flightAerial journey by aircraft

radiant · iridescent · peacock · majestic · colossal · soaring · talons · crest · resplendent · magnificent

mythology

phoenix

Self-immolating, regenerating bird

rocGiant mythical bird
griffinLegendary eagle-lion hybrid
dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile

garuda · firebird · thunderbird · peri · div · mythical · legendary · fantastical · creature · fable

immortality

eternal

Lasting without end

agelessWithout apparent deterioration
everlastingLasting for all time
undyingLasting without end

ancient · primordial · timeless · deathless · enduring · imperishable · cycles · rebirth · regeneration · resurrection

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feathers

phoenix

eternal

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