
Cover: “Gift of the Pari” by Niky Motekallem
About the Art: Pari are mythological creatures in Persian lore. They are typically depicted as beautiful humanlike beings with feathery wings. I wanted to reimagine
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Cover: Gift of the Pari
Niky Motekallem

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