Epic Lore & Biography

Barman was a renowned and battle-hardened Turanian champion who took part in the war of the Twelve Combats. Chosen as the fifth combatant for Turan, he faced Rohham son of Goudarz. After an intense exchange of archery that shattered their bows, he was unhorsed by Rohham's spear thrust and killed by a fatal spear blow to his back, his corpse bound to his horse by the victorious Iranian.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (26)

چو ارجسپ و گرسیوز و بارمان / چو کلباد جنگی هژبر دمان

“Chieftains such as Arjasp, Garsivaz, Barman, and the warlike, roaring-lion Kulbad,”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3663

یکی ترک بد نام او بارمان / همی خفته را گفت بیدار مان

“There was a Turanian warrior named Barman, who called upon the sleeping to awake.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3738

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

بروی دژم گفت با بارمان / که جوشن بپوش و به زه کن کمان

“With a grim countenance he said to Barman: 'Don thy coat of mail and string thy bow!'”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3748

بشد بارمان تا به دشت نبرد / سوی قارن کاوه آواز کرد

“Barman rode forth into the field of battle and called out to Qaran, son of Kaveh.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3750

چنین گفت با رزم زن بارمان / که آورد پیشم سرت را زمان

“Thus spoke Barman to the warrior: 'The hour of thy doom hath brought thy head before me!'”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3774

چنین گفت مر بارمان را قباد / که یکچند گیتی مرا داد داد

“Qobad answered Barman: 'For a long season the world granted me justice and life.'”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3776

به فرجام پیروز شد بارمان / به میدان جنگ اندر آمد دمان

“At last, Barman proved victorious, roaring fiercely as he pressed forward in the battle arena.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3780

بشد بارمان نزد افراسیاب / شکفته دو رخسار با جاه و آب

“Then Barman returned unto Afrasiab, his face radiant with glory and victorious pride.”

Nozar • The Battle of Dehestan: The Death of Qobad and the Fury of Qaran بیت #3783

وزان روی دژ بارمان و سپاه / ابا کوس و پیلان نشسته به راه

“And on the fortress side stood Barman with his host, lying in wait along the road with drums and war-elephants.”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3893

برآویخت چون شیر با بارمان / سوی چاره جستن ندادش زمان

“He engaged with Barman like a raging lion, allowing him no time to devise a plan or escape.”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3895

ده و دو هزار از دلیران گرد / چو هومان و مر بارمان را سپرد

“He entrusted twelve thousand valiant warriors to commanders like Houman and Barman.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6280

برفتند بیدار دو پهلوان / به نزدیک سهراب روشن‌روان

“The two vigilant warlords set forth, riding to meet the radiant-souled Sohrab.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6286

به توران چو هومان و چون بارمان / دلیر و سپهبد نبد بی‌گمان

“'In Touran, none are as brave and noble as Houman and Barman.'”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6293

فرستادم اینک به فرمان تو / که باشند یک چند مهمان تو

“'I have sent them under your command to be your guests for a while.'”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6294

به سهراب آگاهی آمد ز راه / ز هومان و از بارمان و سپاه

“Sohrab received word from the road of Houman, Barman, and the approaching army.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6297

به دیگر چو هومان سوار دلیر / دگر بارمان نام‌بُردار شیر

“And on the other side Human, the brave knight, and Barman, the renowned lion-hearted hero,”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6617

چو رهام گودرز با بارمان / برفتند یک با دگر بدگمان

“Then Rohham son of Goudarz and Barman went forth against each other with suspicious and wary minds.”

12rokh • The Selection of Ten Champions, the Pairing of Rivals, and the Sacred Oath of Vengeance بیت #18823

به پنجم چو رهام گودرز بود / که با بارمان او نبرد آزمود

“For the fifth combat came Rohham son of Goudarz, to test his prowess in battle against Barman.”

12rokh • The Fifth Combat: Rohham Slays Barman بیت #18900

کمان برگرفتند و تیر خدنگ / برآمد خروش سواران جنگ

“They took up their bows and arrows of hard wood, as the war cries of the mounted knights resounded.”

12rokh • The Fifth Combat: Rohham Slays Barman بیت #18901

یکی نیزه انداخت بر ران اوی / کز اسب اندر آمد به فرمان اوی

“He launched a spear thrust into his rival's thigh, causing him to fall from his horse at his command.”

12rokh • The Fifth Combat: Rohham Slays Barman بیت #18905

جدا شد ز باره هم آنگاه ترک / ز اسب اندر افتاد ترک سترگ

“At that instant the warrior was parted from his steed; the mighty Turanian crashed down from his horse.”

12rokh • The Fifth Combat: Rohham Slays Barman بیت #18906

به پشت اندرش نیزه‌ای زد دگر / سنان اندر آمد میان جگر

“Rohham struck another spear into his back, so that the steel point penetrated into his liver.”

12rokh • The Fifth Combat: Rohham Slays Barman بیت #18907

به کین سیاوش کشیدش نگون / ز کینه بمالید بر روی خون

“In vengeance for Siyavash he dragged the fallen low, and out of vengeance rubbed blood upon his own face.”

12rokh • The Fifth Combat: Rohham Slays Barman بیت #18909

به زین اندر آهخت و بستش چو سنگ / سر آویخته پایها زیر تنگ

“He bound the corpse firmly like a stone onto the saddle, with head dangling down and legs strapped beneath the girth.”

12rokh • The Fifth Combat: Rohham Slays Barman بیت #18910

نشست از بر زین و اسبش کشان / بیامد دوان تا به جای نشان

“He mounted his own saddle and, pulling the horse behind him, hurried back to the appointed landmark.”

12rokh • The Fifth Combat: Rohham Slays Barman بیت #18911