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Adhar Gushnasp

location realm Origin / Domain: Ganzak / Media (Azerbaijan) Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

Adur Gushnasp is one of the three most sacred Great Fires of ancient Iran, located in Media/Azerbaijan and associated with the royal warrior class. Bahram Gur visited this holy shrine after his sermon, bestowing rich charities and initiating his bride Sapinud into the Zoroastrian faith.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (7)

کنون آنکه گفتی ز کار دو اسپ / فروزان به کردار آذرگشسپ
“Now regarding what you said of the two horses, blaze-bright as the fire of Adhar Gushnasp:”
Manoochehr • Zal's Solitary Wisdom: Deciphering the Mobads' Riddles and Displaying Martial Prowess بیت #3220
ز بیرون دو نیمی تگ تازی اسپ / برآورد و بنهاد آذرگشسپ
“At a distance of half a galloping steed's course outside, he founded and established the holy fire of Azar Goshasp.”
Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10922
گهی باده خورد و گهی تاخت اسپ / بیامد سوی خان آذرگشسپ
“At times he partook of wine and at times rode hard, until he arrived at the sacred abode of Adar Gushnasp.”
Kkhosro • Kay Khosrow's Progress Through Iran, Prayer at Adar Gushnasp, Solemn Oath of Vengeance Against Afrasiab, and the Champions' Alliance بیت #11035
بپیمودم این بوم ایران بر اسپ / ازین مرز تا خان آذرگشسپ
“'I have traversed this land of Iran on horseback, from this border to the sanctuary of Azar Goshasp.”
Kkhosro • Kay Khosrow's Progress Through Iran, Prayer at Adar Gushnasp, Solemn Oath of Vengeance Against Afrasiab, and the Champions' Alliance بیت #11081
چنین گفت پس پهلوان با زرسپ / که بفروز دل را چو آذرگشسپ
“Then the commander spoke to Zarasp: 'Kindle your heart like the flame of Adar Gushasp.'”
Forood • Zarasp's Fall and the Wrath of Tus بیت #11631
بیاورد لشکر ز آذر گشسپ / همه بی‌بنه هر یکی با دو اسپ
“He mobilized his army from Adhar Ghashasp, all unencumbered, each warrior equipped with two steeds.”
Bahgoor • Bahram's Covert March and the Surprise Ambush on the Khaqan at Kashmihan بیت #35713
نشست آن زمان شاه و لشکر بر اسپ / بیامد سوی خان آذر گشسپ
“Then the king mounted his horse with his army and traveled toward the Temple of Adur Gushnasp.”
Bahgoor • Bahram's Triumphant Return from Kannauj, the Sermon of Justice, and Sapinud's Consecration at Adur Gushnasp بیت #36600
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