Salm (son of Fereydun)

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Salm is a character is Persian epic Shahnameh. He is the oldest son of legendary hero and king Fereydun. It is believed that his name, driven from the Arabic word Salamat(health), was given to him by his father, after Salm chooses to seek safety and run instead of fighting the dragon that had attacked him and his brothers (the dragon was Fereydun himself who had disguised himself to test his sons).

When Fereydun decides to divide his kingdom among his sons, he gives Salm Anatolia and West. Salm and his brother Tur become jealous of their younger brother Īrāj. They combine their forces against him and eventually murder the young prince. years later Iraj’s grandson Manuchehr avenges his grandfather’s death by murdering both Salm and Tur. [1]

Shahnameh by Ferdowsi
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