What the epic says
Eldest son of Yanbirde. Breaks his father's prohibition, chooses the easy path and sides with the divs. After the divs' defeat, he withdraws to the underground kingdom of the Shulgan-Tash cave.
Symbolism of the image
Not absolute evil. A tragic character who made the wrong choice. Selfishness, desire for personal power. Breaking the father's law as the first step toward ruin.
Disputed questions
- Является ли Шульган воплощением зла или жертвой обстоятельств — исследователи расходятся.