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Gorz-e Gavsar (Ox-Headed Mace)

artifact item Origin / Domain: Iran Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

The iconic ox-headed mace forged originally for Fereydun, symbol of royal authority and righteous vengeance. Prince Bahram used this mace to crush the skulls of both lions guarding the Iranian crown.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (4)

بر آن گُرزهٔ گاوسر دست برد / بزد بر سرش، ترگ بشکست خرد
“He raised the ox-headed mace and struck him on the head, shattering his helmet into pieces.”
Zahhak • The Binding of Zahhak by Fereydun بیت #1002
ز پیش اندر آمد گو اسفندیار / به دست اندرون گُرزهٔ گاوسار
“Then stepped forward the hero Esfandiyar, clutching the ox-headed mace in his hand.”
Goshtasp • Daqiqi’s Tale: Esfandiyar’s World Conquest and the Spread of the Zoroastrian Faith بیت #24356
یکی گُرزه گاوسر برگرفت / جهانی بدو مانده اندر شگفت
“He lifted up a bull-headed mace, while the entire world looked on in wonder.”
Bezehgar • Khosrow’s Yielding, Bahram’s Slaying of the Lions, and His Accession to the Throne بیت #34178
همی رفت با گُرزهٔ گاوروی / چو دیدند شیران پرخاشجوی
“He advanced bearing the bull-headed mace; when the fierce lions caught sight of him,”
Bezehgar • Khosrow’s Yielding, Bahram’s Slaying of the Lions, and His Accession to the Throne بیت #34187
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