NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Homa (mythology)

Homa (in Persian هما) is a famous Iranian mythological creature and symbol in Persian art. The symbol has an ancient history which dates back to the Achaemenid Persians. Symbols of Homa were used in the Ancient Achaemenids' masterpiece, Perspolis, on the top of the palace's columns, resembling griffins. Its most notable contemporary appearance is the symbol of Iran's national airline, Iran Air, which is the animated form of the original Persepolis statues. Also Iranian people say that in the past Persians used Homa to choose kings: the person who Homa set on him became king of Persia. Image File history File linksMetadata Lots_of_Pictures_063_resize. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Lots_of_Pictures_063_resize. ... After 2500 years, the ruins of Persepolis still inspire visitors from far and near. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Armenianpersepolis. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Armenianpersepolis. ... An Iranair Boeing 747-100 lands over the houses at London (Heathrow) Airport IRAN AIR is the national and international airline of Iran. ... See ApadÄna for the Pali texts. ... After 2500 years, the ruins of Persepolis still inspire visitors from far and near. ... (2nd millennium BC - 1st millennium BC - 1st millennium) The 6th century BC started on January 1, 600 BC and ended on December 31, 501 BC. // Overview Monument 1, an Olmec colossal head at La Venta The 5th and 6th centuries BC were a time of empires, but more importantly, a... Persian is a language spoken in Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Southern Russia, neighboring countries, and elsewhere. ... For creatures that are wholly fictional creations, see Category:Fictional species. ... Iran is filled with tombs of poets and musicians, such as this one belonging to Rahi Moayeri. ... Achaemenid Empire The Achaemenid Dynasty was a dynasty in the ancient Persian Empire, including Cyrus II the Great, Darius I and Xerxes I. At the height of their power, the Achaemenid rulers of Persia ruled over territories roughly emcompassing some parts of todays Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon... Alternate meanings: Persepolis (football), Persepolis (graphic novel) Persepolis was an ancient capital of the Persian Empire, situated some 70 km northeast of Shiraz, not far from where the small river Pulwar flows into the Kur (Kyrus). ... // The Griffin (Greek gryphos, Persian Ø´ÛŒØ±Ø¯Ø§Ù„â€Œ shirdal lion-eagle) (also spelled gryphon and, less commonly, gryphen, griffon, griffen, or gryphin) is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. ... A Boeing 747-400 belonging to Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the UKs largest airlines. ... An Iranair Boeing 747-100 lands over the houses at London (Heathrow) Airport Iran Air is the national and international airline of Iran, based in Tehran. ...

It seems likely that it is related, if not identicle too, the Huma, or "bird of paradise". Hūmǎ (呼玛) is a town in Heilongjiang, China. ...

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