Azhi Dahāka

Azhi Dahāka, known in later stories as Dahāk, is a dragon created by Angra Mainyu to kill the faithful of Ahura Mazda. Unknown. (1972). "Azhi Dahāka or Dahāk (Pahlavi Až-ī Dahāk, New Persian Až Dahāk)", in Leach, M. (ed) Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend. 3rd ed. pp.99-100
== Legends ==
According to the Avesta, Azhi Dahāka ruled during the second millennium of human history (eighth millennium of existence). 
According to the Būndahishn, Azhi Dahāka committed incest with his mother, the demon Aūțak.
He slew Yima and conquered the land, ruling for a thousand years before being defeated by either Thrāētaona or Ātār. After his defeat, he was bound on Mount Demāvand, and is fated to break free at the end of the world, at which point he will kill a third of humanity, as well as destroy all water, fire, and vegetation. He will eventually be slain by Keresāspa. It is thought that he is the personification of the thousand years the Babylonians oppressed the Iranians. 
== Appearance ==
According to the Avesta, Azhi Dahāka is a three-headed dragon.
According to the Shāhnāmah, he is a man with a serpent growing from each of his shoulders.
== References ==
Category:Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend
Category:Dragons