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Shabrang Behzad

legendary beast Origin / Domain: Iran / Turan Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

Shabrang Behzad, the swift, pitch-black steed originally belonging to Siyavash, now ridden by Kay Khosrow. Known for its unmatched speed that could outrun the wind, Kay Khosrow mounts Shabrang Behzad for his duel against Shideh.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (4)

بیاورد شبرنگ بهزاد را / که دریافتی روز کین باد را
“He brought forth Shabrang Behzad, the charger who in battle could overtake the wind.”
Siavosh • The Treachery of Garsivaz and the Martyrdom of Siyavash بیت #9392
چنین گفت شبرنگ بهزاد را / که فرمان مبر ز این سپس باد را
“He thus spoke to Shabrang Behzad: 'Henceforth, submit to no master, not even to the swift wind itself!'”
Siavosh • Giv's Seven-Year Quest: Finding Kay Khosrow and the Battle Against Piran's Forces بیت #10382
سه دیگر چو شبرنگ بهزاد را / که کوتاه دارد به تگ باد را
“Thirdly, to demand Shabrang Behzad, who outpaces the wind itself in his swift gallop!”
Siavosh • Afrasiab's Furious Pursuit and the Miraculous Crossing of the Jayhun بیت #10646
برانگیخت شبرنگ بهزاد را / که دریافتی روز تگ باد را
“He spurred Shabrang Behzad, the steed that could overtake the wind on the day of racing.”
Mahmood • The Single Combat of Kay Khosrow and Shideh: The Fall of the Turanian Prince بیت #20129
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