Zāl is a character from a story called the Shahnameh. He was born with all his hair white and his father didn't like his unusual appearance, so he left him on a mountain. A kind bird named Simorgh found him and raised him as her own.
When Zāl grew up, he fell in love with a princess named Rudabeh. But her father didn't want them to be together, so Zāl had to prove himself by going on a dangerous mission to show his bravery. He succeeded and they were able to get married.
Zāl later became a brave warrior and helped his king win battles. He even fought against a dragon to save his people. Despite his unusual appearance, he was loved and respected by many.