Son of King Kavus and uncle to Kay Khosrow, a prominent Iranian prince and paladin. He accompanied Kay Khosrow on his final mystical journey to the mountains. Following Khosrow's magical disappearance at the spring, Fariburz counseled the heartbroken paladins to rest by the spring, remembering the King's final warnings.
فریبرز کاووس را تاج زر / فرستاد و دینار و تخت و کمر
“To Fariborz, son of Kavus, he sent a golden crown, dinars, a throne, and a royal girdle.”
Siavosh • Rostam's Invasion of Turan, the Seizure of Afrasiab's Throne, and the Seven-Year Drought
بیت #10129
فریبرز کاووس فرزند شاه / سزاوارتر کس به تخت و کلاه
“"Fariborz, the son of King Kavus, is the most worthy person of the throne and crown.”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10788
بهرسو ز دشمن ندارد نژاد / همش فر و برزست و هم نام و داد
“He shares no blood with the enemy on any side; he possesses glory, grandeur, renown, and justice."”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10789
دو چشمش تو گویی نبیند همی / فریبرز را برگزیند همی
“You would say his two eyes are blind, for he chooses Fariborz instead!"”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10792
دو فرزند پرمایه را پیش خوان / سزاوار گاهند و هر دو جوان
“Summon both thy noble sons before thee; both are worthy of the throne, and both are young.”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10836
ببین تا ز هر دو سزاوار کیست / که با برز و با فرهٔ ایزدیست
“Observe which of the two is truly deserving, possessed of majesty and the Divine Grace.”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10837
بدو گفت کاووس کاین رای نیست / که فرزند هر دو به دل بر یکیست
“Kavus said to him, 'This is no wise counsel, for both youths are equally dear to my heart.”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10839
دو فرزند ما را کنون بر دو خیل / بباید شدن تا در اردبیل
“Both of our prince-sons, leading two armies, must now march toward the gates of Ardabil,”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10842
ازیشان یکی کان بگیرد به تیغ / ندارم ازو تخت شاهی دریغ
“Whichever of the two can conquer that citadel by the sword, I shall not withhold from him the throne of kingship.'”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10845
فریبرز با طوس نوذر دمان / به نزدیک شاه آمدند آن زمان
“Fariburz, alongside the fierce Tus son of Nowzar, presented themselves before the king at that moment.”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10850
پس اندر فریبرز و کوس و درفش / هوا کرده از سم اسپان بنفش
“Behind him followed Fariburz with drums and banners, while the hooves of the horses stained the air violet with dust.”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10854
فریبرز را گر چنین است رای / تو لشکر بیارای و منشین ز پای
“'If such is Fariburz's resolve, then array the host and tarry not.'”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10858
فریبرز کاووس در قلبگاه / به پیش اندرون طوس و پیل و سپاه
“Fariburz, son of Kavus, held the center of the host, while Tus, the war-elephants, and the vanguard marched ahead.”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10860
سپهبد فریبرز را گفت مرد / به چیزی چو آید به دشت نبرد
“A warrior said to Commander Fariburz: 'When a soldier comes upon a foe on the battlefield...'”
Siavosh • The Arrival of Kai Khosrow, the Succession Dispute of Tus and Gudarz, and Fariburz's Failure at Bahman Fortress
بیت #10866
که طوس و فریبرز گشتند باز / نیارست رفتن بر دژ فراز
“That Tus and Fariborz had returned defeated, unable to scale the high fortress,”
Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus
بیت #10873
فریبرز پیش آمدش با گروه / از ایران سپاهی بکردار کوه
“Fariborz advanced to meet him with a host, an Iranian army massive like a mountain.”
Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus
بیت #10929
چو دیدش فرود آمد از تخت زر / ببوسید روی برادر پدر
“When Khosrow saw him, he dismounted his golden throne and kissed the cheek of his father's brother.”
Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus
بیت #10930
برادر پدر تست با فر و کام / سپهبد فریبرز کاوس نام
“'It is your father's brother, grand and powerful, General Fariburz, son of Kavus.'”
Forood • The Golden Host on the Crest and the Identification of the Banners
بیت #11476
بسوی فریبرز کاوس شاه / یکی سوی پرمایگان سپاه
“Addressed to Fariburz, son of King Kavus, and to the nobles of the host.”
Forood • Kay Khosrow's Letter of Grief and Wrath: Fariburz Assumes Command and Tus is Recalled
بیت #12182
ز پیش فریبرز رهام گرد / برون رفت و پیغام و نامه ببرد
“From the presence of Faribarz, the valiant Rohham departed, carrying both the message and the letter.”
Forood • Faribarz’s Embassy to Piran: A Respite of One Month
بیت #12250
پیام فریبرز کاوس شاه / به پیران رسانم بدین رزمگاه
“'I bring the message of Faribarz, son of Kavus Shah, to Piran upon this battleground.'”
Forood • Faribarz’s Embassy to Piran: A Respite of One Month
بیت #12253
فریبرز کاوس را ده سپاه / که او پیش‌رو باشد و کینه‌خواه
“Give command of the vanguard host to Fariburz, son of Kavus, that he may lead the charge seeking vengeance.”
Kamoos • Kay Khosrow’s Anguish and Rostam’s Epic Advance to Hamavan
بیت #13296
بیامد چو نزدیک ایشان رسید / درفش فریبرز کاوس دید
“When he drew near to them, he beheld the banner of Fariburz, son of Kavus,”
Kamoos • The Meeting of Goudarz and Fariburz: Mourning the Fallen and Kamos's Arrogant Boast
بیت #13585
فریبرز گفت ای سپهدار پیر / همیشه بجنگ اندری ناگزیر
“Fariburz said: 'O aged general, who art ever caught up in war,'”
Kamoos • The Meeting of Goudarz and Fariburz: Mourning the Fallen and Kamos's Arrogant Boast
بیت #13589
فریبرز کاوس گفتند هست / سپاهی سرافراز و خسروپرست
“They said, 'It is Fariburz, son of Kay Kavus, leading a proud and royalist army.'”
Kamoos • The Meeting of Goudarz and Fariburz: Mourning the Fallen and Kamos's Arrogant Boast
بیت #13639
ز نزدیک گودرز کشواد تفت / سواری بنزد فریبرز رفت
“From beside Gudarz, son of Kashvad, a swift rider galloped to Prince Fariburz,”
Kamoos • The Battle of Kamus with Giv and Tus, Rostam's Arrival at Mount Hamavan, and the Array of both Armies
بیت #13690
فریبرز با لشکری گرد نیو / بیامد بپیوست با طوس و گیو
“Fariburz, accompanied by a brave contingent of knights, arrived and joined Tus and Giv.”
Kamoos • The Battle of Kamus with Giv and Tus, Rostam's Arrival at Mount Hamavan, and the Array of both Armies
بیت #13694