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Elyas of Khazar

human hero Origin / Domain: Khazar Allegiance: independent

Epic Lore & Biography

A formidable and fierce warrior of Khazar defeated and bound by Farrokhzad (Goshtasp). His defeat was the catalyst that emboldened Caesar of Rum to demand tribute from neighboring lands.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (6)

چنین گفت الیاس با انجمن / که قیصر همی باژ خواهد ز من
“Elyas spoke thus to his assembly: 'Caesar demands tribute from me!'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Battle with Elyas, the Capture, and the Wearing of the Kiani Crown بیت #23355
چو بر در چنین اژدها باشدش / ازیرا منش بابها باشدش
“'Since he has such a raging dragon at his threshold, it is no wonder he makes such high demands of me.'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Battle with Elyas, the Capture, and the Wearing of the Kiani Crown بیت #23356
چو گشتاسپ الیاس را دید گفت / که اکنون هنرها نباید نهفت
“When Goshtasp saw Elyas, he proclaimed: 'Now is the time when warcraft must not be hidden!'”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Battle with Elyas, the Capture, and the Wearing of the Kiani Crown بیت #23357
ازان لشکر الیاس بگشاد شست / که گشتاسپ را برکند کار پست
“From his army's line, Elyas drew his bowstring, seeking to strike down Goshtasp.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Battle with Elyas, the Capture, and the Wearing of the Kiani Crown بیت #23359
بزد نیزه گشتاسپ بر جوشنش / بخست آن زمان کارزاری تنش
“Goshtasp struck his spear into Elyas's cuirass, wounding the battle-hardened champion's body.”
Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Battle with Elyas, the Capture, and the Wearing of the Kiani Crown بیت #23360
چو الیاس را کو به مرز خزر / گوی بود با فر و پرخاشخر
“'How did he capture and bind Elyas in the land of Khazar, who was a warrior of glory and battle?'”
Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23409
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