The simurgh is a benevolent bird of Persian mythology and literature, bearing similarities to other mythological birds such as the phoenix and the huma.
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SymbolSourced to the subject's own accountThe simurgh appears as a peacock with the head of a dog and the claws of a lion, a composite that separates it visually from a plain bird. 1 Connections
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1. Simurgh (Wikipedia)
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It appears as a peacock with the head of a dog and the claws of a lion
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