A formidable demon-like champion of Turan who allied with Afrasiab. He wrestled Rostam in single combat, but was lifted and slammed to the ground, losing consciousness. Upon reviving, he fled in terror for his life.
یکی نامه نزدیک پولادوند / بیارای وز رای بگشای بند
“'Write a letter to Puladvand, and open your mind to wise counsel for this plight.'”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15246
اگر یارمندست چرخ بلند / بیاید بدین دشت پولادوند
“'If lofty heaven aids us, let Puladvand enter this plain of battle.'”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15248
بکردار آتش ز بیم گزند / بیامد بنزدیک پولادوند
“Swift as fire, lest harm befall, he came into the presence of Puladvand.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15259
درفش از پس و پیش پولادوند / سپردار با ترکش و با کمند
“Banners marched before and behind Puladvand, flanked by shield-bearers equipped with quivers and lassos.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15268
فرود آمد از کوه و بگذاشت آب / بیامد بنزدیک افراسیاب
“He descended from the mountain, crossed the waters, and came into the presence of Afrasiab.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15269
پر اندیشه شد جان پولادوند / که آن بند را چون شود کاربند
“Puladvand's mind became filled with deep anxiety, wondering how he could untie this formidable knot.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15280
بدانگه که شد مست پولادوند / چنین گفت با او ببانگ بلند
“When Puladvand grew drunk with wine, the king spoke to him in a loud voice:”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15290
بپیش سپه بود پولادوند / بتن زورمند و ببازو کمند
“At the head of the Turanian army stood Puladvand—mighty in body, with a coiled lasso on his arm.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15296
ازان پس غمی گشت پولادوند / ز فتراک بگشاد پیچان کمند
“Thereupon Puladvand grew furious and unfastened his coiled lasso from his saddle-bow.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15300
برآویخت با طوس چون پیل مست / کمندی به بازوی گُرزی به دست
“He grappled with Tus like a mad elephant, holding a lasso on his arm and a mace in his hand.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15301
کمربند بگرفت و او را ز زین / برآورد و آسان بزد بر زمین
“He seized Tus by the belt, lifted him from the saddle, and easily slammed him to the ground.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15302
برآویخت با دیو چون شیر نر / زره‌دار با گرزهٔ گاوسر
“Armored and wielding his bull-headed mace, he grappled with the Div like a male lion.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15305
کمندی بینداخت پولادوند / سر گیو گرد اندر آمد ببند
“Puladvand cast his lasso, and Gev's head was caught within its trap.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15306
نگه کرد رهام و بیژن ز راه / بدان زور و بالا و آن دستگاه
“Roham and Bizhan watched from afar, seeing that immense strength, stature, and power.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15307
برفتند تا دست پولادوند / ببندند هر دو بخم کمند
“They charged together to bind Puladvand's hands with the loops of their lassos.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15308
بزد دست پولاد بسیار هوش / برانگیخت اسپ و برآمد خروش
“Puladvand used all his cunning strength, spurred his steed, and let out a mighty shout.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15309
بخاک اندر افگند و بسپرد خوار / نظاره بران دشت چندان سوار
“...He cast into the dust and trampled them miserably, while so many horsemen looked on in terror.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15311
بیامد بر اختر کاویان / بخنجر بدو نیم کردش میان
“He charged up to the sacred Kavian Banner and severed it in half with his sword!”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15312
بگفتند با رستم کینه‌خواه / که پولادوند اندرین رزمگاه
“They spoke to vengeful Rostam, saying that Puladvand was raging in the field,”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15315
بزین بر یکی نامداری نماند / ز گردان لشکر سواری نماند
“Leaving no renowned champion in his saddle, nor any horseman among the army unbowed,”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15316
که نفگند بر خاک پولادوند / بگرز و بخنجر بتیر و کمند
“Whom Puladvand has not cast onto the earth with mace, sword, arrow, or lasso.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15317
بیامد بنزدیک پولادوند / ورا دید برسان کوه بلند
“He rode close to Puladvand and saw him standing tall like a high mountain.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15326
بدو گفت کای دیو ناسازگار / ببینی کنون گردش روزگار
“He said to him: 'O unruly Div! Now you shall behold the turn of Fate!'”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15331
کزین سان برآمد ز ایران غریو / ز پیران و هومان وز نره دیو
“Wherein such shouts of triumph rise from Turan, from Piran, Homan, and the ferocious Div!”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15336
بدو گفت پولادوند ای دلیر / جهاندیده و نامبردار و شیر
“Puladvand said to him, "O brave hero, battle-tested, renowned, and lion-like,”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15339
چنین گفت رستم بپولادوند / که تا چند ازین بیم و نیرنگ و بند
“Rustam replied to Puladvand: "How long will you offer such threats, tricks, and empty boasts?”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15344
چو بشنید پولادوند این سخن / بیاد آمدش گفته‌های کهن
“When Puladvand heard these words, ancient sayings came back to his memory:”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15346
برانگیخت آن باره پولادوند / بینداخت پس تاب داده کمند
“Puladvand spurred his steed forward and cast his coiled lasso toward his foe.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15352
بپیچید زان پس سوی دست راست / بدانست کان روز روز بلاست
“Then Puladvand turned to the right, realizing that this day was a day of doom.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15355
چنان تیره شد چشم پولادوند / که دستش عنان را نبد کار بند
“Puladvand's eyes grew so dark that his hands could no longer hold the reins.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15357
چو پولادوند از بر زین بماند / تهمتن جهان آفرین را بخواند
“As Puladvand remained stunned atop his saddle, Tahamtan called upon the Creator of the World:”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15359
روا دارم از دست پولادوند / روان مرا برگشاید ز بند
“"I would accept it if by the hand of Puladvand, my soul were unloosed from its mortal bonds;”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15362
چو پولادوند و تهمتن بهم / برآویختند آن دو شیر دژم
“When Puladvand and Tahamtan grappled with one another—those two furious lions!”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15369
برو تا ببینی که پولادوند / بکشتی همی چون کند دست بند
“"Go and watch how Puladvand locks his grip in this wrestling match!"”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15376
بدو گفت اگر دیو پولادوند / ازین مرد بدخواه یابد گزند
“He said to him: "If the demon Puladvand suffers harm from this malevolent man..."”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15381
بپولاد گفت ای سرافراز شیر / بکشتی گر آری مر او را بزیر
“He cried to Puladvand: "O proud lion! If you bring him down in this wrestle..."”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15385
من آکنون سر دیو پولادوند / بخاک اندر آرم ز چرخ بلند
“"I shall now hurl the head of the demon Puladvand from the high sky down into the dust!"”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15397
که پولادوندست بیجان شده / بران خاک چون مار پیچان شده
“For Puladvand lay lifeless, twisting upon the dust like a wounded serpent.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15402
گمان برد رستم که پولادوند / ندارد بتن در درست ایچ بند
“Rostam assumed that Puladvand had not a single unbroken bone left in his body.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15403
چو پیش صف آمد یل شیرگیر / نگه کرد پولاد برسان تیر
“As the lion-capturing hero rode before the ranks, Puladvand darted up swift as an arrow!”
Khaghan • The Fall of Iranian Champions, the Severing of the Kavian Banner, Rostam's Wrestling with Puladvand, and the Div's Flight
بیت #15405