Plot
Inspired by the epic poem Shahnameh by Ferdowsi It tells the story of Zahhak the ruler of the Kingdom of Snakes who through cunning and deception conquers a neighboring state and establishes the cult of the Snake Goddess Zahhak has two snakes growing from his shoulders that feed on human brains Each day a dancer a devotee of the cult performs a snake dance in the city square The person she kisses during her performance is doomed to be sacrificed to the snakes