Flag History
Ancient Iranians believed that Sun is the center of energy and the lion was the symbol of bravery and power, and kingship. Mithra the found of ancient religion or "love and peace" which was ancient religion of Iranians believed that a "mesaiah" will come to rescue the humanity and will destroy the caw that is sitting on the nuritions as the symbol of most commodity. Mithra that was believed to be sun's son is powerful enough that will destroy the caw. therefore in most archeological documents and carving we see an angle or a lion fighting with a caw (Persepolise, Apadana Palace's stairs).

Therefore an artifact engraved with Lion and Sun with portrait of an angle who represents Mithra has been discovered in most ancient archeological discoveries.