Kiomars (کیومرث)

The first king of the world, he lived in mountain caves and wore leopard skins. Kiomars was also the first to introduce royal practices and the preparation of food, and the first to establish law and justice. He was so powerful that all humans and animals paid homage to him. God (Ahura Mazda) granted him a supernatural radiance reserved for kings. Upon the death of his son Siamak, Kiomars and his people—including the animals—mourned for a full year. After a 30 years of rule, Kiomars died, leaving his throne to his grandson Hushang.