Epic Lore & Biography

A roaring Black Demon who led the sorcerous army of male demons against Tahmuras. He raised loud, terrifying cries during the battle, but his host was vanquished by Tahmuras's magic and heavy mace.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (15)

یکی بچه بودش چو گرگ سترگ / دلاور شده با سپاه بزرگ

“He had a child like a monstrous wolf, grown bold and commanding a vast demon army.”

Kyumars • The Dawn of Kingship: The Reign of Kyumars and the Fall of Siamak بیت #248

جهان شد بر آن دیو بچّه سیاه / ز بخت سیامک و زان پایگاه

“The world turned dark to that demon-child out of envy for Siamak’s rank and supreme fortune.”

Kyumars • The Dawn of Kingship: The Reign of Kyumars and the Fall of Siamak بیت #249

سپه کرد و نزدیک او راه جست / همی تخت و دیهیم کی شاه جست

“He mustered a host and sought a path against him, hungering for the King's throne and royal crown.”

Kyumars • The Dawn of Kingship: The Reign of Kyumars and the Fall of Siamak بیت #250

پذیره شدش دیو را جنگجوی / سپه را چو روی اندر آمد به روی

“The warrior prince advanced to encounter the demon, as the two armies stood face to face.”

Kyumars • The Dawn of Kingship: The Reign of Kyumars and the Fall of Siamak بیت #258

سیامک بیامد برهنه تنا / بر آویخت با پور آهرمنا

“Siamak stepped forward unarmored, grappling directly with the spawn of Ahriman.”

Kyumars • The Dawn of Kingship: The Reign of Kyumars and the Fall of Siamak بیت #259

بزد چنگ وارونه دیو سیاه / دوتا اندر آورد بالای شاه

“The sinister Black Demon struck with reverse claws, bending double the prince's tall stature.”

Kyumars • The Dawn of Kingship: The Reign of Kyumars and the Fall of Siamak بیت #260

فکند آن تن شاهزاده به خاک / به چنگال کردش کمرگاه چاک

“He dashed the prince's body to the dust, ripping open his waist with savage claws.”

Kyumars • The Dawn of Kingship: The Reign of Kyumars and the Fall of Siamak بیت #261

سیامک به دست خروزان دیو / تبه گشت و ماند انجمن بی‌خدیو

“Siamak perished at the hands of the roaring demon, leaving the gathering without a lord.”

Kyumars • The Dawn of Kingship: The Reign of Kyumars and the Fall of Siamak بیت #262

بیامد سیه دیو با ترس و باک / همی بآسمان بر پراگند خاک

“The Black Demon advanced full of dread and fear, casting dust up toward the sky as he came.”

Kyumars • Hushang's Vengeance for Siamak and the Fall of the Black Demon بیت #288

ز هرّای درّندگان چنگ دیو / شده سست از خشم کیهان خدیو

“At the roaring of the fierce predators and the wrath of the World Lord, the demon's claws grew weak and paralyzed.”

Kyumars • Hushang's Vengeance for Siamak and the Fall of the Black Demon بیت #289

به هم برشکستند هر دو گروه / شدند از دد و دام دیوان ستوه

“The two hosts clashed furiously, and the demons were overwhelmed and broken by the wild beasts and birds.”

Kyumars • Hushang's Vengeance for Siamak and the Fall of the Black Demon بیت #290

بیازید هوشنگ چون شیر چنگ / جهان کرد بر دیو نستوه تنگ

“Hushang extended his lion-like claws, hemming in the stubborn demon and narrowing the world around him.”

Kyumars • Hushang's Vengeance for Siamak and the Fall of the Black Demon بیت #291

کشیدش سراپای یک‌سر دوال / سپهبد برید آن سر بی‌همال

“He bound him completely from head to foot with leather straps, and the prince severed his monstrous head.”

Kyumars • Hushang's Vengeance for Siamak and the Fall of the Black Demon بیت #292

به پای اندر افگند و بسپرد خوار / دریده بر او چرم و برگشته کار

“He cast him beneath his feet and trampled him in disgrace, flaying his skin as the demon's fate was utterly undone.”

Kyumars • Hushang's Vengeance for Siamak and the Fall of the Black Demon بیت #293

دمنده سیه دیوشان پیش‌رو / همی بآسمان برکشیدند غو

“A roaring Black Demon led their host, raising a clamorous roar that reached the very heavens.”

Tahmoores • Tahmuras the Demon-Binder بیت #369