Epic Lore & Biography

Bijan, son of Gev, a famous hero of the Kianian court. In this section, he is commanded by Kay Khosrow to summon Luhrasp to the throne room with a crown.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

تو مر بیژن خرد را در کنار / بپرور نگهدارش از روزگار

“'Do thou hold young Bizhan close in thy bosom, / Nurture him and guard him from the turns of fate.'”

Siavosh • Goudarz's Vision of Soroush and Giev's Quest for Kay Khosrow بیت #10250

سبک بیژن گیو بر پای جست / میان کشتن اژدها را ببست

“Instantly Bizhan, son of Giv, sprang to his feet, girding his loins to slay that dragon-warrior!”

Kkhosro • The Muster of Kay Khosrow's Hosts, the Pledges of Champions, and the Dispatch of Faramarz to India بیت #11146

همان بیژن گیو برجست زود / کجا بود در جنگ برسان دود

“Straightway Bijan, son of Giv, leaped up—he who in battle was swift and fierce as smoke.”

Kkhosro • The Muster of Kay Khosrow's Hosts, the Pledges of Champions, and the Dispatch of Faramarz to India بیت #11155

بزد دست و آن هدیه‌ها برگرفت / ازو ماند آن انجمن در شگفت

“He reached out and took those gifts, leaving the whole assembly in astonishment at his courage.”

Kkhosro • The Muster of Kay Khosrow's Hosts, the Pledges of Champions, and the Dispatch of Faramarz to India بیت #11156

بزد دست بیژن بدان هم به بر / بیامد بر شاه پیروزگر

“Bijan also reached out for this challenge, and stepped forward before the victorious King.”

Kkhosro • The Muster of Kay Khosrow's Hosts, the Pledges of Champions, and the Dispatch of Faramarz to India بیت #11167

پس بیژن اندر درفشی دگر / پرستارفش بر سرش تاج زر

“Behind Bizhan came another banner, resembling a servant bearing a golden crown upon his head.”

Kkhosro • The Muster of Kay Khosrow's Hosts, the Pledges of Champions, and the Dispatch of Faramarz to India بیت #11268

ورا بیژن گیو راند همی / که خون بآسمان برفشاند همی

“'Bizhan, son of Giv, commands it—he who spatters enemy blood high into the heavens.'”

Forood • The Golden Host on the Crest and the Identification of the Banners بیت #11482

برگیو شد بیژن شیر مرد / فراوان سخنها بگفت از نبرد

“Bijan, the lion-hearted warrior, came up to Giv and spoke many harsh words concerning the battle.”

Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid بیت #11720

همی گفت گفتارهای درشت / چو بیژن چنان دید بنمود پشت

“Thus Bijan spoke harsh and heavy words, and when Giv saw him turn his back,”

Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid بیت #11725

برآشفت گیو از گشاد برش / یکی تازیانه بزد بر سرش

“Giv flared up in anger, drew his whip, and struck his son across the head.”

Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid بیت #11726

دل بیژن آمد ز تندی بدرد / بدادار دارنده سوگند خورد

“Bijan’s heart burned with pain from the harsh stroke, and he swore a solemn oath by the Creator of the world:”

Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid بیت #11729

بدو گفت بیژن که مشکن دلم / کنون یال و بازو ز هم بگسلم

“Bijan replied to him, "Break not my heart; I would sooner rend asunder my own arms and shoulders than turn back."”

Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid بیت #11740

بدو گفت بیژن بکین زرسپ / پیاده بپویم نخواهم خود اسپ

“Bijan said to him, "To avenge Zarasp, I shall press forward on foot; I desire no horse at all!"”

Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid بیت #11747

بیاورد گستهم درع نبرد / بپوشید بیژن بکردار گرد

“Gustaham brought the battle mail, and Bijan donned it like a valiant knight.”

Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid بیت #11758

که فرزند گیوست مردی دلیر / بهر رزم پیروز باشد چو شیر

“'He is the son of Giv, a courageous man, victorious like a lion in every battle.'”

Forood • The Identification of Bizhan, the Dismounted Combat, and Tus's Vow بیت #11763

بزد تیر بر اسپ بیژن فرود / تو گفتی باسپ اندرون جان نبود

“Farud struck Bizhan's horse with an arrow; you would say life had instantly departed from the beast.”

Forood • The Identification of Bizhan, the Dismounted Combat, and Tus's Vow بیت #11769

بیفتاد و بیژن جدا گشت ازوی / سوی تیغ با تیغ بنهاد روی

“The steed fell, and Bizhan separated from it, turning his face toward the ridge with drawn sword.”

Forood • The Identification of Bizhan, the Dismounted Combat, and Tus's Vow بیت #11770

چو بیژن همی برنگشت از فرود / فرود اندر آن کار تندی نمود

“As Bizhan did not turn back from Farud, Farud acted swiftly and fiercely in that moment.”

Forood • The Identification of Bizhan, the Dismounted Combat, and Tus's Vow بیت #11774

سپر بر درید و زره را نیافت / ازو روی بیژن بپستی نتافت

“The arrow tore through the shield but failed to penetrate the mail; Bizhan turned not his face away in defeat.”

Forood • The Identification of Bizhan, the Dismounted Combat, and Tus's Vow بیت #11776

دوان بیژن آمد پس پشت اوی / یکی تیغ بد تیز در مشت اوی

“Bizhan came running behind him, holding a razor-sharp sword in his grip.”

Forood • The Identification of Bizhan, the Dismounted Combat, and Tus's Vow بیت #11779

ز باره فراوان ببارید سنگ / بدانست کان نیست جای درنگ

“Stones rained abundantly down from the ramparts; Bizhan knew it was no place to linger.”

Forood • The Identification of Bizhan, the Dismounted Combat, and Tus's Vow بیت #11782

خروشید بیژن که ای نامدار / ز مردی پیاده دلیر و سوار

“Bizhan shouted: 'O famous prince! Is this the valor of a dismounted champion or a rider?'”

Forood • The Identification of Bizhan, the Dismounted Combat, and Tus's Vow بیت #11783

بدست گروی آمد او را زمان / سوی جان من بیژن آمد دمان

“'His death came by the hand of Grewi; against my life comes Bijan swiftly charging.'”

Forood • The Locking of Kalat Fortress, Jarireh's Dream of Fire, and Farud's Arming for Battle بیت #11806

چو رهام و بیژن کمین ساختند / فراز و نشیبش همی تاختند

“When Rohham and Bizhan set their ambush, scouring the crests and hollows of the mountain,”

Forood • The Tragic Fall of Farud, Jarireh's Sacrifice, and the Royal Mourning of the Iranians بیت #11821

چو بیژن پدید آمد اندر نشیب / سبک شد عنان و گران شد رکیب

“As Bizhan appeared from the slope below, he loosed his reins and pressed hard into the stirrups.”

Forood • The Tragic Fall of Farud, Jarireh's Sacrifice, and the Royal Mourning of the Iranians بیت #11822

فرود جوان ترگ بیژن بدید / بزد دست و تیغ از میان برکشید

“Young Farud saw Bizhan's helmet; he laid hand upon his sword and drew it from his belt.”

Forood • The Tragic Fall of Farud, Jarireh's Sacrifice, and the Royal Mourning of the Iranians بیت #11823

بنزدیک دژ بیژن اندر رسید / بزخمی پی بارهٔ او برید

“Near the fortress Bizhan overtook him, and with a single stroke severed his charger's leg.”

Forood • The Tragic Fall of Farud, Jarireh's Sacrifice, and the Royal Mourning of the Iranians بیت #11827

کجا بهر بیژن نماند یکی / نمانم من ایدر مگر اندکی

“'So that not one captive remains for Bizhan; for I myself shall remain here but a little while.'”

Forood • The Tragic Fall of Farud, Jarireh's Sacrifice, and the Royal Mourning of the Iranians بیت #11839

ز رهام وز بیژن تیز مغز / نیاید بگیتی یکی کار نغز

“'From Rohham and hot-headed Bizhan, no good or noble deed shall ever come to pass in this world!'”

Forood • The Tragic Fall of Farud, Jarireh's Sacrifice, and the Royal Mourning of the Iranians بیت #11866

نشسته برو گیو و بیژن بهم / همی رفت هرگونه از بیش و کم

“Atop it sat Giv and Bizhan together, discussing matters great and small of the coming war.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11904

بدو گفت بیژن که گر شهریار / مرا داد خلعت بدین کارزار

“Bizhan answered him, "Since the Shah granted me the honor of leading this battle,”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11909

به بیژن چنین گفت گیو دلیر / که مشتاب در چنگ این نره شیر

“Valiant Giv said to Bizhan, "Do not rush headlong into the clutches of this fierce lion!”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11911

بدو گفت بیژن مرا زین سخن / به پیش جهاندار ننگی مکن

“Bizhan replied, "Do not bring shame upon me with such words before the ruler of the world!”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11914

بدو داد گیو دلیر آن زره / همی بست بیژن زره را گره

“Valiant Giv handed him the armor, and Bizhan buckled the mail tight around him.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11916

چو اسپش ز دور اسپ بیژن بدید / خروشی برآورد و اندر دمید

“When his steed caught sight of Bizhan’s horse from afar, it let out a loud neighing roar.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11920

یکی بانگ برزد به بیژن بلند / منم گفت شیراوژن و و دیوبند

“He shouted loudly at Bizhan, "I am the lion-feller and the demon-binder!”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11922

دلاور بدو گفت من بیژنم / برزم اندرون پیل و رویین‌تنم

“The warrior replied, "I am Bizhan! In battle I am an elephant and bronzed of body!”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11924

چنین تا برآورد بیژن خروش / عمودگران برنهاده بدوش

“Until Bizhan let out a thunderous roar, hoisting his heavy mace upon his shoulder.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11934

فرود آمد از باره بیژن چو گرد / سر مرد جنگی ز تن دور کرد

“Bizhan dismounted like dust from his horse and severed the warrior's head from his neck.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11937

خروشان و جوشان بدان دیده‌گاه / که تا گرد بیژن کی آید ز راه

“Straining eagerly at the lookout post, he watched intently to see when the dust of Bijan's return would rise from the road.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11940