National symbols of the Kurds

The national symbols of the Kurds is a list of flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of the Kurdish people.

Flags

Coats of arms

Anthems

"O Enemy" (Ey ReqÃÂ®b), national anthem of the Kurdistan Regional Government.
"O Homeland" (Ey NiÃÂtÃÂ®man), by Hassan Zirak
"We will remain Kurds" (Her Kurd EbÃÂ®n), by Ibrahim Ahmad

Founders

Myths

SÃÂ«mir, mythological figure, found in Kurdish folklore.
Kawa the Blacksmith, mythological figure, found in Kurdish folklore.
RÃÂ»sem, mythological figure, found in Kurdish Shahnameh.
Felamerz, a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh
Sam, a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh
ZenÃÂ»n, a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh

Poets

Animals

Asiatic Lion (Lion of Judah/Lion of Babylon, a common Symbol in Mesopotamia)
Eastern imperial eagle (Eagle of Saladin, aprimary national symbol)
Shahbaz (means "royal falcon", a fabled bird in Kurdish mythology and also a religious symbol in Yarsanism)
Chukar partridge (primary cultural symbol)
Peafowl (religious)
Capra (genus), a religious symbol in Yarsanism
Van cat (regional)
Rooster, a religious symbol in Yarsanism
Fish, a religious symbol in Yarsanism
Wild boar, a religious symbol in Yarsanism
Kurdish horse, added to the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list of Iran