Persian lion

The image depicts a lion sitting in front of a large, yellow circle with a sunburst behind it. The lion is drawn in a detailed, almost engraved style, with a thick mane and powerful legs. The background is a mottled green and gold with ornate borders, and the word \

The Lion and Sun (Persian: شیر و خورشید‎, Shir o Khorshid) is one of the main emblems of Iran, and formerly was an element in Iran's national flag. The motif, which illustrates ancient and modern Iranian traditions, became a popular symbol in Iran in the 12th century.[1] The lion and sun symbol is based largely on astronomical and astrological configurations: the ancient sign of the sun in the house of Leo... Lion and Sun - Wikipedia

Clavis Artis is an alchemical manuscript published in Germany in three volumes in the late 17th or early 18th century...

Angra Mainyu (alt: Aŋra Mainiuu) A.K.A. "Ahriman" (Persian: اهریمن‎) is the Avestan-language name of Zoroastrianism's hypostasis of the "destructive spirit". The Middle Persian equivalent is Ahriman. Ahriman is the leader of the enemies who opposed Ahura Mazda (aka Ohrmazd or Oromasdes). Because Zoroastrians believed in a completely dualistic form of religion, Ahriman is thought to be the first personification of the Devil. In Mazdaist traditions, in the beginning there were two spirits…

Iranian Myth About The Blessed Bird