Name
Azhdaha
Persian / Middle Eastern
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Dragon Myth Entry
Persian / Middle Eastern
Azhdaha
Middle East & Persia
Some dragon forms emerge where myth speaks in stars, deserts, kings, and cosmic struggle. The Azhdaha embodies primordial chaos - a force that heroes and empires must overcome.
Associated With
Cosmic struggle, deserts, stars, ancient kings
Atmosphere
Some dragon forms emerge where myth speaks in stars, deserts, kings, and cosmic struggle.
Region
Middle East & Persia
Avestan roots to later Persian epic tradition
Atlas Context
This entry is part of Where Dragons Dwell, an interactive atlas of dragon myths and sacred serpent traditions across world cultures.