t is told that when Ahriman gained dominion over the world and darkness engulfed creation, he turned to Kayumars and said: “From where shall I begin devouring you?” Kayumars replied: “Begin from the feet, so that it may take long, and the visionary eyes may remain open and behold the world.” But Ahriman, in his perverse nature, acted contrariwise and began by devouring the head. When he reached the loins, the testicles leapt, released a seed, and cast it upon the earth.

That seed remained in the soil for forty years until the Rhubarb sprouted from it, bearing a stalk with fifteen leaves. From that plant two human beings emerged. At first, they were so intertwined that distinguishing the male from the female was exceedingly difficult.

Milad Mehrzad Soleimani

December, 2025