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The legacy of the demonic dragon known as Az?Dahaka was surprisingly simple.
At least, the records of the Persian Fire Worship Sect described it very simply.
A king somewhere had been captured by the desires and malice dwelling within his heart, committed all manner of atrocities, and eventually transformed into a dragon-like monster, becoming an existence capable of destroying the world.
That was the legacy of Az?Dahaka—a story that even adults might make up to coax children.
That king who had transformed into a dragon-like monster was considered the prototype of Az?Dahaka.
Yet in the traditions of the Fire Worship Sect, Az?Dahaka actually had a far more complicated origin.
The so-called Fire Worship Sect had once been the state religion of the ancient Persian Empire. It was also known as Zoroastrianism, the most influential religion before the birth of Christianity.
This faith revered the dualism of good and evil, believing that everything in the world should be divided into two opposing sides.
Thus, in Persian mythology, the gods were likewise split into the camps of good and evil.
The camp of good was led by the benevolent god Ahura Mazda.
The camp of evil was led by the evil god Angra Mainyu.
The two factions stood opposed in Persian mythology, engaging in countless struggles centered around humanity throughout the ages.
The evil god sought to destroy the world and annihilate humanity.
The benevolent god wished to save the world and protect humanity.
The two sides waged all kinds of conflicts over humanity, exerting a profound influence upon humankind.
Among them, a human king