Akvan Div
Illustration of the Akvan Div from the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by Abu'l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) | |
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Grouping | Mythical creature |
| Folklore | Persian mythology |
| Origin | |
| Country | Ancient Iran |
Akvan Div (Persian: اکوان دیو) is a mythical creature who appears in the role of Div. The subject of the story goes back to the time of Kay Khosrow. He can either disappear from view or become an onager or become a storm. In this story Akvan Div is in the onager herds with a brilliant body.