White Elephant (Shahnameh)

White Elephant (Persian: فیل‌ سفید) was mentioned in the Shahnameh at the time of Zāl and the tribe in Zablian was caring for it. At this time, Rostam was still a teenager and had not participated in any wars. Rostam's first courage was to kill the white elephant.

White Elephant
Rostam Slays the White Elephant
Animals of the Shahnameh
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