Epic Lore & Biography

The ancient Iranian winter fire festival founded by King Hushang. Here, the Palace of Sadeh was draped in silk along with fire temples to celebrate the public revelation of Prince Ormazd.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (36)

چو شد ساخته کار جنگ آزمای / به کاخ آمد اغریرث رهنمای

“When the warlike army was made ready, prudent Aghriras entered the palace.”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3683

چنین گفت اغریرث هوشمند / که گر بارمان را رسد زین گزند

“But the wise Aghriras spoke thus: 'If harm should befall Barman in this duel...'”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3744

پرآژنگ شد روی پور پشنگ / ز گفتار اغریرث آمدش ننگ

“The face of Pashang's son grew furrowed with rage, taking shame at Aghriras's words.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3747

چو اغریرث پرهنر آن بدید / دل او ببر در چو آتش دمید

“When the accomplished Aghriras saw this, his heart flared up within him like fire.”

Nozar • The Execution of King Nowzar and the Intercession of Aghriras بیت #4034

همی گفت چندین سر بی‌گناه / ز تن دور ماند به فرمان شاه

“He kept saying: 'Should so many guiltless heads be separated from their bodies by royal decree?'”

Nozar • The Execution of King Nowzar and the Intercession of Aghriras بیت #4035

بیامد خروشان به خواهشگری / بیاراست با نامور داوری

“He came forward shouting in entreaty, entering into earnest debate with the famous prince.”

Nozar • The Execution of King Nowzar and the Intercession of Aghriras بیت #4036

سزد گر نیاید به جانشان گزند / سپاری همیدون به من شان ببند

“'It is fitting if no harm comes to their lives; hand them over to me bound as they are.'”

Nozar • The Execution of King Nowzar and the Intercession of Aghriras بیت #4039

ببخشید جان‌شان به گفتار اوی / چو بشنید با درد پیکار اوی

“Afrasiab granted their lives at his word, hearing his pained contention.”

Nozar • The Execution of King Nowzar and the Intercession of Aghriras بیت #4042

ازان پس به اغریرث آمد پیام / که ای پرمنش مهتر نیک‌نام

“Thereupon a message was sent to Aghriras: 'O high-minded and renowned lord!'”

Nozar • Mourning for Nowzar, the Rescue of Captives by Aghriras and Kashvad, and Their Return to Zabulistan بیت #4074

اگر بیند اغریرث هوشمند / مر این بستگان را گشاید ز بند

“'If the wise Aghriras sees fit, let him unbind these captive prisoners!'”

Nozar • Mourning for Nowzar, the Rescue of Captives by Aghriras and Kashvad, and Their Return to Zabulistan بیت #4082

چنین گفت اغریرث پرخرد / کزین گونه گفتار کی درخورد

“The highly wise Aghriras replied: 'How could such open defiance be fitting?'”

Nozar • Mourning for Nowzar, the Rescue of Captives by Aghriras and Kashvad, and Their Return to Zabulistan بیت #4085

که بخشود بر ما جهاندار ما / شد اغریرث پر خرد یار ما

“"The Lord of the World took pity upon us, and the wise Aghriras became our ally.”

Nozar • Mourning for Nowzar, the Rescue of Captives by Aghriras and Kashvad, and Their Return to Zabulistan بیت #4094

گرانمایه اغریرث نیک پی / ز آمل گذارد سپه را به ری

“The illustrious and auspicious Aghriras shall move his army from Amol onward to Rayy,”

Nozar • Mourning for Nowzar, the Rescue of Captives by Aghriras and Kashvad, and Their Return to Zabulistan بیت #4097

چو از پیش دستان برون شد سپاه / خبر شد به اغریرث نیک خواه

“As the host departed from Dastan's presence, news reached the well-meaning Aghriras.”

Nozar • Mourning for Nowzar, the Rescue of Captives by Aghriras and Kashvad, and Their Return to Zabulistan بیت #4107

چو اغریرث آمد ز آمل به ری / وزان کارها آگهی یافت کی

“When Aghriras arrived from Amol at Ray, King Afrasiab was informed of all that had come to pass.”

Nozar • The Murder of Aghriras by Afrasiab and Zal's Vengeful Campaign بیت #4119

بدو گفت کاین چیست کانگیختی / که با شهد حنظل برآمیختی

“Afrasiab spoke to him, saying: 'What is this madness you have wrought, mixing sweet honey with bitter colocynth?'”

Nozar • The Murder of Aghriras by Afrasiab and Zal's Vengeful Campaign بیت #4120

بفرمودمت کای برادر به کش / که جای خرد نیست و هنگام هش

“'I commanded you, brother, to put them to the sword; this was no time for wisdom, nor an hour for mind!'”

Nozar • The Murder of Aghriras by Afrasiab and Zal's Vengeful Campaign بیت #4121

چنین داد پاسخ به افراسیاب / که لختی بباید همی شرم و آب

“Aghriras answered Afrasiab: 'A man must retain a measure of shame and modesty!'”

Nozar • The Murder of Aghriras by Afrasiab and Zal's Vengeful Campaign بیت #4124

میان برادر به دو‌نیم کرد / چنان سنگدل ناهشیوار مرد

“He cleaved his brother in two at the waist—such a stone-hearted, senseless man!”

Nozar • The Murder of Aghriras by Afrasiab and Zal's Vengeful Campaign بیت #4129

چو از کار اغریرث نامدار / خبر شد به نزدیک زال سوار

“When news of the fate of renowned Aghriras reached Zal, the illustrious horseman,”

Nozar • The Murder of Aghriras by Afrasiab and Zal's Vengeful Campaign بیت #4130

دلش خود ز تخت و کله گشته بود / به تیمار اغریرث آغشته بود

“His heart had grown weary of throne and crown, stained with sorrow for the slain Aghriras.”

Garshasp • The Coronation of Garshasp, Afrasiab's Renewal of Hostilities, and Rostam's Call to Arms بیت #4191

همی گفت اگر تخت را سر بدی / چو اغریرثش یار درخور بدی

“He kept saying: 'If the throne had a true lord, someone like Aghriras would have been his worthy companion.'”

Garshasp • The Coronation of Garshasp, Afrasiab's Renewal of Hostilities, and Rostam's Call to Arms بیت #4194

تو خون برادر بریزی همی / ز پرورده مرغی گریزی همی

“'You spill the blood of your own brother, yet you flee from a bird raised in a nest!'”

Garshasp • The Coronation of Garshasp, Afrasiab's Renewal of Hostilities, and Rostam's Call to Arms بیت #4195

گر از من سر نامور گشته‌شد / که اغریرث پرخرد کشته‌شد

“'If my illustrious head has been turned to misfortune, it is because the wise Aghriras was slain!'”

Kay Qobad • Afrasiab's Report to Pashang: The Valour of Rostam and the Call for Peace بیت #4494

ز کینه به اغریرث پرخرد / نه آن کرد کز مردمی در خورد

“'And out of malice toward wise Aghriras, he committed deeds unworthy of humanity.'”

Kay Qobad • The Peace of Pashang and Kay Qobad: Turanian Retreat and Royal Honors بیت #4534

برادرت اغریرث نیکخوی / کجا نیکنامی بدش آرزوی

“'And your own brother, noble Aghriras, whose only desire was good name and righteousness—'”

Mahmood • Kay Khosrow's Fierce Reply to Afrasiab: The Unforgiven Blood and the Oath of Eternal War بیت #20772

چو اغریرث و نوذر نامدار / سیاوش که بد در جهان یادگار

“Kings like Aghriras and renowned Nowzar, and Siyavash who was a memorable paragon in the world!”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Refuge in the Cave of Hang, His Capture by Hum, and Escape into the Deep بیت #21777

ز جان برادرت گویم نخست / که هرگز بلای مهان را نجست

“'First I speak of your brother's life [Aghriras], who never sought harm against the great.'”

Mahmood • The Execution of Afrasiab and Garsivaz, and Kay Khosrow's Thanksgiving at Adur Gushnasp بیت #21870

به هر برزنی جشنگاهی سده / همه‌گرد بر گردش آتشکده

“In every district he set a site for the Sadeh festival, surrounded all around by fire temples.”

Lohrasp • Lohrasp Ascends the Throne, Gives Royal Counsel, Gathers the Wise in Balkh, and Erects the Burzin Fire Temple بیت #22659

به جایی که دانست کاتشکده‌ست / وگر زند و استا و جشن سده‌ست

“Wherever she knew a fire temple stood, or for the Zand and Avesta reciters, and for the Sadeh Festival,”

Homa • Rashnavad's Inquiry, the Crimson Ruby, and Queen Homay's Discovery of Prince Darab بیت #28405

نگه دارد این فال جشن سده / همان فر نوروز و آتشکده

“Who shall preserve the auspicious feast of Sadeh, the glory of Nowruz, and the sacred fire-temples,”

Dara • The Death of King Dara and Sekandar's Vengeance on the Traitors بیت #28960

برآورد زان چشمه آتشکده / بدو تازه شد مهر و جشن سده

“Beside that spring he erected a sacred fire-temple, rekindling through it the warmth of faith and the Feast of Sadeh.”

Ashkanian • The Fall of Ardavan, Ardashir's Royal Nuptials, and the Founding of Gur بیت #31411

بکرد اندران کشور آتشکده / بدو تازه شد مهرگان و سده

“There he established a grand Fire Temple, renewing the ancient splendor of Mehregan and Sadeh.”

Ashkanian • The Capture of Haftvad and Shahoy, Their Execution, and the Founding of the Fire Temple بیت #31738

به دیبا بیاراست آتشکده / هم ایوان نوروز و کاخ سده

“He decorated the fire temple with fine silk, as well as the hall of Nowruz and the palace of Sadeh.”

Ardeshir • The Birth of Hormozd, the Polo Match, and the Union of Lineages بیت #32034

مگر مهر و نوروز و جشن سده / که او پیش رفتی میان رده

“Except on the festivals of Mehr, Nowruz, and Sadeh, when he was permitted to stand in the ranks before the throne.”

Bezehgar • Bahram's Confinement, Intercession of Tinush, and Return to Yemen بیت #33805

برفتند یکسر به آتشکده / به ایوان نوروز و جشن سده

“They went together to the fire temples, to the hall of Nowruz and the festival of Sadeh.”

Bahgoor • Bahram's Forgiveness, the Burning of the Tax Registers, and the Proclamation of Justice بیت #34295