First Tale: The Legend of Saint Martinho In autumn, a warm breeze bears the name of a soldier who, through selflessness and kindness, breathed life into this wind. His benevolence became synonymous with its gentle gusts.
Second Tale: Kaveh the Blacksmith’s Rebellion Against Zahhak Kaveh the blacksmith rises not for himself but in pursuit of vengeance for the bloodshed caused by Zahhak. His rebellion ignites hope among the young Kurds who, aided by the palace cooks, successfully escape. Under Kaveh’s leadership, they stand against the tyranny of Zahhak.
In both narratives, the interplay of attire and sword symbolizes equilibrium. In the first tale, a soldier divides his cloak with a sword, sharing half with a beggar. Simultaneously, the warm breeze stirs, and the sun radiates its heat. In the second tale, the young Kurds, clad in determination, rally behind Kaveh to challenge Zahhak’s rule.
The celebration of Mehregan, a festival representing balance between night and day (12 hours each), echoes throughout history. Even our educational system, dating back to the Sassanian era, aligns with this significant date.
The emblem of this event lies in the crimson fabric of Kaveh’s attire—a blacksmith’s garb, likely crafted from Iranian yellow lion leather. It adorns the spear or sword, serving as the earliest prototype of today’s flags.
This collection of stories exemplifies a fundamental truth: “Stories are one; it is their narratives that create distinctions.”
The color palette of this artwork draws from warm hues, symbolizing both heat and illumination. Like a triangular flame, it captures the essence of warmth during the cold season.
