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Barmayeh

legendary beast Origin / Domain: Verdant Meadow of Iran Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

A wondrous, peacock-hued mythical cow of supreme stature whose coat possessed vibrant, iridescent colors. Admired by astrologers and priests, she nourished infant Fereydun with her milk for three years in a secret meadow.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (8)

همان گاو کش نام برمایه بود / ز گاوان ورا برترین پایه بود
“There was also a wondrous cow named Barmayeh, holding the highest rank among all cattle.”
Zahhak • The Birth of Fereydun and the Wondrous Cow Barmayeh بیت #685
ز مادر جدا شد چو طاووس نر / بهر موی بر تازه رنگی دگر
“She was born like a peacock cock, with a unique, fresh color upon every single hair.”
Zahhak • The Birth of Fereydun and the Wondrous Cow Barmayeh بیت #686
شده انجمن بر سرش بخردان / ستاره‌شناسان و هم موبدان
“Wise men, astrologers, and Zoroastrian priests gathered around her in marvel.”
Zahhak • The Birth of Fereydun and the Wondrous Cow Barmayeh بیت #687
که کس در جهان گاو چونان ندید / نه از پیرسر کاردانان شنید
“For none in the world had ever seen such a cow, nor had the wise elders ever heard of its equal.”
Zahhak • The Birth of Fereydun and the Wondrous Cow Barmayeh بیت #688
کجا نامور گاو برمایه بود / که بایسته بر تنش پیرایه بود
“Where the renowned cow Barmayeh grazed, adorned naturally with beauty fit for her body.”
Zahhak • The Birth of Fereydun and the Wondrous Cow Barmayeh بیت #697
پدروارش از مادر اندر پذیر / وزین گاو نغزش بپرور به شیر
“'Receive him like a father from his mother, and nourish him with the milk of this wondrous cow.'”
Zahhak • The Birth of Fereydun and the Wondrous Cow Barmayeh بیت #700
پرستندهٔ بیشه و گاو نغز / چنین داد پاسخ بدان پاک مغز
“The keeper of the meadow and the splendid cow thus gave answer to that pure-minded lady:”
Zahhak • The Birth of Fereydun and the Wondrous Cow Barmayeh بیت #702
سه سالش همی داد زان گاو شیر / هشیوار بیدار زنهارگیر
“For three years he nourished him with the milk of that cow, acting as a watchful, vigilant guardian.”
Zahhak • The Birth of Fereydun and the Wondrous Cow Barmayeh بیت #704
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