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Alvay

human hero Origin / Domain: Zabulistan Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

Alvay, the loyal Sistani champion who carried Rostam's giant spear into battle. In this battle, he was struck and cleaved in two by Esfandiyar's son Nush-Azar.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (5)

یکی نامور بود الوای نام / سرافراز و اسپ‌افگن و شادکام
“There was a famous hero named Alvay—exalted, horse-felling, and joyful.”
Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #26995
کجا نیزهٔ رستم او داشتی / پس پشت او هیچ نگذاشتی
“He carried Rostam's spear, never leaving his master's rear unguarded.”
Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #26996
چو از دور نوش‌آذر او را بدید / بزد دست و تیغ از میان برکشید
“When Nush-Azar saw him from afar, he reached out and drew his sword from his belt.”
Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #26997
یکی تیغ زد بر سر و گردنش / بدو نیمه شد پیل‌پیکر تنش
“He struck a blow upon his head and neck, cleaving his elephant-like body in two.”
Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #26998
که او را فگندی کنون پای دار / چو الوای را من نخوانم سوار
“'You have felled him, now stand your ground! For I count Alvay as no ordinary rider!'”
Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #27000
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