The ironsmith symbolizes an awesome, powerful, and shrewd king whom people need and turn to. The blacksmith ~ anvil itself refers to-king and the iron his head-or mind- and strength. In other interpretations, the ironsmith could allude to-warlord, as fire means war and the weapons are made of iron. Likewise, he could represent an evil person who behaves like those who seek Hell. The Muslims-Holy Prophet once likened the evil companion to the ironsmith.