The Shamshir-e Zomorrodnegār is a sacred sword in the Persian legend Shahnameh, created to counter an invulnerable demon. Its existence serves as a tool for balance in the narrative, providing a means for the hero Amir Arsalan to defeat this powerful entity.
No specific physical description of the sword itself is mentioned in the source.
The Shamshir-e Zomorrodnegār has a singular ability: it can pierce the invulnerability of Fulad-zereh, a demonic entity created by a witch mother's charm.
Weaknesses
None recorded.
Wards
- unknown
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