Hushang (هوشنگ)

Hushang is the second Pishdadian king after his grandfather, Kiomars. He discovered fire by accident and instituted the festival of Sadeh in its honor. While hunting in the mountains, Hushang encountered a venomous black snake (in some versions, a "Gavshid Dragon"). He hurled a large flint rock at the snake. The rock missed the snake but struck another flint, creating a spark that ignited dry surroundings. Sadeh is still celebrated by Zoroastrians on the 10th of Bahman (usually January 30th). Hushang avenged his father Siamak’s death by killing Div-e Siah. Hushang ruled for 40 years.