Epic Lore & Biography

The legendary archer who placed his entire life-force into an arrow shot from Mount Damavand to define the boundary of Iran.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (10)

نخستین چو کاووس باآفرین / کی آرش دوم و دگر کی پشین

“The first was praised Kavus; the second Kay Arash, and the third Kay Pashin.”

Kay Qobad • The Reign of Keyqobad at Istakhr: Decrees of Justice and the Succession of Kavus بیت #4580

چهارم کجا آرشش بود نام / سپردند گیتی به آرام و کام

“The fourth was named Kay Arash; together they passed their days in peace and prosperity.”

Kay Qobad • The Reign of Keyqobad at Istakhr: Decrees of Justice and the Succession of Kavus بیت #4581

گر از تخم کی آرش و کی پشین / بخواهد به شادی کند آفرین

“"If he chooses a bride from the lineage of Kay Arash or Kay Pashin, he shall bestow his blessing in joy."”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7411

به خان کی آرش همان نیز هست / ز هر سو بیارای و بپساو دست

“"Or in the home of Kay Arash as well; adorn yourself from all sides and stretch forth your hand."”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7421

وز او نیوتر آرش رزم زن / به هر کار پیروز و لشکرشکن

“And even more valiant than he, Ārash the combatant—victorious in every deed and breaker of ranks.”

Mahmood • Sh2 بیت #19661

منوچهر آرش نگهدارشان / گه نام جستن سپهدارشان

“Manuchehr-e Arash was their guardian and their commander in the hour of seeking glory.”

Mahmood • Sh2 بیت #19707

ازان زخم آن پهلو آتشی / که سامیش گرزست و تیر آرشی

“'From the blow of that fiery hero, whose mace is like Sam's and whose arrow is like Arash's,'”

Goshtasp • The Battle of Zarir, His Treacherous Fall, and Goshtasp's Bitter Mourning بیت #24106

بزرگان که از تخم آرش بدند / دلیر و سبکسار و سرکش بدند

“The chieftains who sprang from the seed of Arash were brave, swift-headed, and fiercely proud.”

Ashkanian • Prologue to the Parthians: The Petty Kings and the Lost History بیت #31019

چو نرسی و چون اورمزد بزرگ / چو آرش که بد نامدار سترگ

“Then came Narsi and great Ormazd, and Arash who was a renowned and formidable prince.”

Ashkanian • Prologue to the Parthians: The Petty Kings and the Lost History بیت #31027

دو فرزند او هم گرفتار شد / برو تخمهٔ آرشی خوار شد

“Two of Ardavan's sons were also captured, and the line of Arash was humbled.”

Ashkanian • The Fall of Ardavan, Ardashir's Royal Nuptials, and the Founding of Gur بیت #31392