Ahriman tricked Zahhāk to kill his father Mardas. Zahhāk allowed him to kiss his shoulders.Permission was granted and Ahriman disappeared after kissing Zahhāk's shoulders. Two black snakes appeared where the demon's lips met. It was not possible to destroy the snakes because by killing each of them, a new snake would appear in place of the one killed. All the doctors and sages of that land were unRead more...