Pāpak
deity earth Sassanian Empire single tradition · 1
Pāpak is named in the inscription as the god‑father of Ardashir, indicating a divine lineage for the Sassanian founder. He is described as a god of royal origin, from whom the king claims descent. The title suggests a secondary deity within the Persian creed associated with kingship.
When
- First attested
- 224 CE
- Attested period
- 224 – 242
- Historical notes
- Pāpak appears in Sassanian royal inscriptions as a divine ancestor of the king.
Relationships
- parent of
- Ardashir
- co occurs with
- Ahriman, Ahuramazda
Mentioned by
Sources
encyclopedia (1)
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“son of the god Pāpak the king.”
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