Epic Lore & Biography

A formidable Turanian champion and brother to Kahram. He conferred with Kahram during the terrifying night of the Iranian siege and was ultimately captured and executed on the gallows beside his brother by Esfandiyar.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (17)

ز توران سپاه اندریمان چو گرد / بیامد دمان تا به جای نبرد

“From the Turanian army, Andariman sped like a whirlwind into the scene of combat.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18607

عمودی فروهشت بر گستهم / که تا بگسلاند میانش ز هم

“He swung a heavy mace down at Gustaham, aiming to snap his waist in twain.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18608

به پشت یلان اندر آمد هجیر / ابر اندریمان ببارید تیر

“Hajir came up behind the heroes and rained a shower of arrows upon Andariman.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18610

چو گرگین کارآزموده سوار / که با اندریمان کند کارزار

“And Gorgin, the battle-tested knight, who stepped forth to wage war against Andariman.”

12rokh • The Selection of Ten Champions, the Pairing of Rivals, and the Sacred Oath of Vengeance بیت #18825

برون رفت گرگین نهم کینه‌خواه / ابا اندریمان ز توران سپاه

“Gurgin, the ninth warrior seeking vengeance, rode forth to face Andariman of the Turanian host.”

12rokh • The Combat of Gurgin and Andariman: The Shattered Lances, the Shower of Arrows, and the Raising of the Banner بیت #18966

جهاندیده و کارکرده دو مرد / برفتند و جستند جای نبرد

“Two experienced and battle-tested warriors rode forth, seeking a fitting place to clash in combat.”

12rokh • The Combat of Gurgin and Andariman: The Shattered Lances, the Shower of Arrows, and the Raising of the Banner بیت #18967

به نیزه بگشتند و بشکست پست / کمان برگرفتند هر دو به دست

“They circled with spears until the shafts snapped low; then both seized their bows in hand.”

12rokh • The Combat of Gurgin and Andariman: The Shattered Lances, the Shower of Arrows, and the Raising of the Banner بیت #18968

ببارید تیر از کمان سران / به روی اندر آورده کرگ اسپران

“Arrows rained down from the chieftains' bows, as they pulled rhinoceros-hide shields up over their faces.”

12rokh • The Combat of Gurgin and Andariman: The Shattered Lances, the Shower of Arrows, and the Raising of the Banner بیت #18969

همی تیر بارید همچون تگرگ / بر آن اسپر کرگ و بر ترک و ترگ

“Arrows showered relentless as hail upon their shields of rhinoceros hide, their helmets, and their armor.”

12rokh • The Combat of Gurgin and Andariman: The Shattered Lances, the Shower of Arrows, and the Raising of the Banner بیت #18970

یکی تیر گرگین بزد بر سرش / که بردوخت با ترگ رومی برش

“Then Gurgin struck a shaft straight at his head, pinning his helmet of Roman steel down into his chest.”

12rokh • The Combat of Gurgin and Andariman: The Shattered Lances, the Shower of Arrows, and the Raising of the Banner بیت #18971

بلرزید بر زین ز سختی سوار / یکی تیر دیگر بزد نامدار

“The Turanian champion shook upon his saddle from the mighty blow; straightway the renowned Gurgin struck him with a second arrow.”

12rokh • The Combat of Gurgin and Andariman: The Shattered Lances, the Shower of Arrows, and the Raising of the Banner بیت #18972

هم آنگاه ترک اندر آمد نگون / ز چشمش برون آمد از درد خون

“Instantly the Turk fell headlong from his steed, blood streaming in agony from his eyes.”

12rokh • The Combat of Gurgin and Andariman: The Shattered Lances, the Shower of Arrows, and the Raising of the Banner بیت #18973

فرود آمد از باره گرگین چو گرد / سر اندریمان ز تن دور کرد

“Swift as a dust-cloud, Gurgin leaped down from his charger and severed Andariman's head from his neck.”

12rokh • The Combat of Gurgin and Andariman: The Shattered Lances, the Shower of Arrows, and the Raising of the Banner بیت #18974

به فتراک بربست و خود برنشست / نوند سوار نبرده به دست

“He bound the severed head to his saddle-bow, remounted his steed, and took the swift charger of the fallen warrior by the reins.”

12rokh • The Combat of Gurgin and Andariman: The Shattered Lances, the Shower of Arrows, and the Raising of the Banner بیت #18975

دگر اندریمان که پیروز گشت / بکشت از دلیران ما سی و هشت

“'And likewise Andariman who was victorious, slaying thirty-eight of our brave champions...'”

7esfandyar • The Night Crossing of the Bottomless Sea, the Slaying of Gorgsar, and the Despair before the Impenetrable Iron Fortress بیت #25479

چو بشنید با اندریمان بگفت / که تیره شب آواز نتوان نهفت

“When he heard it, he said to Andariman: 'In this dark night, such voices cannot be concealed.'”

7esfandyar • The Night Sentry's Cry, the Fall of Arjasp and Kahram, and the Burning of Turan بیت #25744

سر اندریمان نگونسار کرد / برادرش را نیز بر دار کرد

“He hanged Andariman upside down upon the gallows, and raised his brother upon the gibbet as well.”

7esfandyar • The Night Sentry's Cry, the Fall of Arjasp and Kahram, and the Burning of Turan بیت #25802