Holiness of Derafsh kaviani in Shāhnameh

In Shāhnameh, each hero and warrior had a unique flag with special paintings which were used as their own symbol, and were very holy. The role of every flag was proportionate with every hero`s competency and character. Derafshe kaviani was the most important and the holiest flag among them. This flag was the symbol of uprising and revolution against injustice, which was first elate by kaveh Ahangar`s hands, who destroyed Zahhac`s injustice. In this essay, the role and the colour of the heros have been addressed briefly; and the emergence and the importance and holiness of Derafsh kaviani have been discussed in details, in order to clari that this flag not only have been very holy among Iranians, but also have scared and frightened the enemies.