Esfandiyār
deity sky Persian single tradition · 1
Esfandiyār is a Persian deity or heroic figure identified with the Tengric god Tangri Han (Tengri Khan). This identification reflects a syncretic link between Persian and Tengric traditions, where Esfandiyār shares attributes of divine legitimacy and possibly sacrifice. The source notes this equivalence but does not elaborate on Esfandiyār's independent mythology.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Tangri Han
- co occurs with
- Tengri, Eje, Munkh Tenger, Kuar
Mentioned by
Sources
internet (1)
Source passages
“Tangri Han (or Tengri Khan), considered identical to the Persian Esfandiyār and for whom horses were sacrificed, and Kuar (whose victims are struck by lightning).”
#566 · extracted by claude-sonnet-4-6