Epic Lore & Biography

The noble and brave brother of Esfandiyar who fought valiantly against Arjasp's forces and was left severely wounded upon the battlefield, prompting Jamasp to plead with Esfandiyar to break his chains and avenge his family.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

به نزدیک لهاک و فرشیدورد / سراسر سخنها همه یاد کرد

“He hastened to Lahhak and Farshidvard and recounted all that had transpired.”

Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan بیت #9553

سه اسپ گرانمایه کردند زین / همی برنوشتند گفتی زمین

“They saddled three precious noble steeds, galloping so swiftly they seemed to roll up the earth beneath them.”

Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan بیت #9556

به پیران رسیدند هر سه سوار / رخان پر ز خون همچو ابر بهار

“All three horsemen reached Piran, their faces streaming with tears like spring rain.”

Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan بیت #9557

خود و گرد رویین و فرشیدورد / برآورد زان راه ناگاه گرد

“Accompanied by brave Ruyin and Farshidvard, he suddenly raised dust along the highway as they galloped.”

Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan بیت #9575

چو رهام گودرز و فرشیدورد / چو شیدوش و لهاک شد هم نبرد

“As Rohham son of Goudarz faced Ferashidvard, and Sheydoush confronted Lahhak in direct combat...”

Kamoos • The Darkness of the Battlefield and Tus's Foreboding بیت #12950

چو پیران چنان دید جای نبرد / به لهاک فرمود و فرشیدورد

“When Piran saw the battlefield in such a plight, he commanded Lahhak and Farshidvard,”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18498

همیدون سوی رود فرشیدورد / شود تا برآرد به خورشید گرد

“And likewise Farshidvard to move toward the riverbank, raising dust to the sun.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18504

دو رویه چو لهاک و فرشیدورد / ز راه کمین برگشادند گرد

“From two sides, Lahhak and Farshidvard raised dust as they struck from ambush.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18508

برد تاختن سوی فرشیدورد / برانگیزد از رود وز آب گرد

“To charge against Farshidvard and raise dust from the river's edge.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18522

خروشان پر از درد و رخساره زرد / به نزدیک لهاک و فرشیدورد

“Wailing, full of pain, with a sallow face, he went near Lahhak and Farshidvard.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18568

سوی گیو لهاک و فرشیدورد / برفتند و جستند با او نبرد

“Toward Gev, Lahhak and Farshidvard advanced, seeking combat with him.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18576

پیاده شد از باره لهاک مرد / فراز آمد از دور فرشیدورد

“Lahhak was dismounted from his charger, while Farshidvard rushed near from afar.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18581

چو دیدند لهاک و فرشیدورد / چنان پایداری از آن شیرمرد

“When Lahhak and Farshidvard witnessed such resilience from that lion-hearted man,”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18591

سوی راست گیو اندر آمد چو گرد / گرازه به پرخاش فرشیدورد

“Like a whirl of dust on Gev's right, Goraze rushed in to join the combat against Farshidvard.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18598

بزد بر سر و ترگ فرشیدورد / زمین را بدرید ترک از نبرد

“He struck Farshidvard upon the head and helmet so fiercely that his headpiece split open down to the earth.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18603

همی کرد بر بارگی دست راست / به اسب اندر آمد نبود آنچ خواست

“Farshidvard tried to steady himself upon his horse with his right hand, but fell over his steed, failing in his intent.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18604

سپهبد به لهاک و فرشیدورد / چنین گفت کای نامداران مرد

“The chieftain turned to Lahhak and Farshidvard, saying: 'O valiant and renowned champions!'”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18777

برفتند لهاک و فرشیدورد / بدانجا که بد جایگاه نبرد

“Lahhak and Farshidvard went to the site where the battle had taken place.”

12rokh • The Fall of Piran: Mourning in Turan and the Seeking of Quarter بیت #19112

ز گودرز چون خواست پیران نبرد / چنین گفت با گرد فرشیدورد

“For when Piran had sought battle from Goudarz, he had spoken thus to brave Farshidvard:”

12rokh • The Fall of Piran: Mourning in Turan and the Seeking of Quarter بیت #19123

به نزدیک لهاک و فرشیدورد / برفتند با دل پر از باد سرد

“They went to Lahhak and Farshidvard, their hearts filled with cold sighs of sorrow.”

12rokh • The Fall of Piran: Mourning in Turan and the Seeking of Quarter بیت #19133

چنین گفت لهاک و فرشیدورد / که از خواست یزدان کرانه که کرد

“Thus spoke Lahhak and Farshidvard: "Who has ever turned aside from the divine will of God?"”

12rokh • The Fall of Piran: Mourning in Turan and the Seeking of Quarter بیت #19137

بدانست لهاک و فرشیدورد / کشان نیست هنگام ننگ و نبرد

“Lahhak and Farshidvard realized that this was no time for pride or engaging in battle.”

12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve بیت #19174

چو بشنید گودرز گفت آن دو مرد / بود گرد لهاک و فرشیدورد

“When Goudarz heard this report, he said: "Those two men are surely the heroes Lahhak and Farshidvard."”

12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve بیت #19189

نباید که لهاک و فرشیدورد / برآرند از او خاک روز نبرد

“Lest Lahhak and Farshidvard combined might overpower him and crush him into the dust of battle.”

12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve بیت #19212

به گیو آگهی شد که بیژن چو گرد / کمر بست بر جنگ فرشیدورد

“Word reached Giv that Bijan had, like a brave knight, girded his loins to battle Farshidvard.”

12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve بیت #19247

چو از دور لهاک و فرشیدورد / گذشتند پویان ز دشت نبرد

“When Lahak and Farshidvard from afar passed running from the field of battle,”

12rokh • The Fall of Lahak and Farshidvard and the Prayer of Wounded Gustahm بیت #19279

فرو خفت لهاک و فرشیدورد / به سر بر همی پاسبانیش کرد

“Lahak lay sleeping while Farshidvard kept watch over his head.”

12rokh • The Fall of Lahak and Farshidvard and the Prayer of Wounded Gustahm بیت #19288

دمان سوی لهاک فرشیدورد / ز خواب خوش آمدش بیدار کرد

“Farshidvard rushed to Lahak and awakened him from his sweet slumber.”

12rokh • The Fall of Lahak and Farshidvard and the Prayer of Wounded Gustahm بیت #19293

بر ایشان ببارید تیر خدنگ / چو فرشیدورد اندر آمد به جنگ

“He rained arrows of poplar upon them as Farshidvard stepped into the fray.”

12rokh • The Fall of Lahak and Farshidvard and the Prayer of Wounded Gustahm بیت #19310

یکی تیر زد بر سرش گستهم / که با خون برآمیخت مغزش به هم

“Gustahm struck Farshidvard's head with an arrow that mingled his brains with blood.”

12rokh • The Fall of Lahak and Farshidvard and the Prayer of Wounded Gustahm بیت #19311

وز آنجا بیامد به کردار گرد / دمان سوی لهاک و فرشیدورد

“Then like dust he dashed toward the corpses of Lahhak and Farshidvard.”

12rokh • Finding the Wounded Gostahm in the Meadow and Bringing Him to the King بیت #19375

بر اسبان چو لهاک و فرشیدورد / فگنده نگونسار پر خون و گرد

“Upon two horses lay Lahhak and Farshidvard, slung upside-down, drench'd in blood and dust.”

12rokh • The Return of Bizhan and the Divine Healing of Gostahm بیت #19497

ز گستهم بیژن سخن یاد کرد / ز لهاک وز گرد فرشیدورد

“Bizhan spoke of Gostahm, and recounted the fate of Lahhak and the valiant Farshidvard,”

12rokh • The Return of Bizhan and the Divine Healing of Gostahm بیت #19502

ز پیران و لهاک و فرشیدورد / وزان نامداران روز نبرد

“They spoke of Piran, Lahhak, and Farshidvard, and those famous heroes of the day of battle,”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Grief, the Oath of Vengeance, and the Arraying of the Host by the Jayhun بیت #19764

جهانجوی لهاک و فرشیدورد / سواران و گردان روز نبرد

“Alas for Lahhak and Farshidvard, those ambitious riders and champions of battle!”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Grief, the Oath of Vengeance, and the Arraying of the Host by the Jayhun بیت #19774

ز خون برادرش فرشیدورد / ز رویین و لهاک شیر نبرد

“He mourned the blood of Farshidvard, his brother, and of Ruin and Lahhak, those ferocious lion-warriors.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Grief, the Oath of Vengeance, and the Arraying of the Host by the Jayhun بیت #19785

چو رویین و پیران ز مادر نزاد / چو فرشیدورد گرامی نژاد

“"Never has a mother brought forth the likes of Ruin and Piran, nor noble-born Farshidvard!"”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Grief, the Oath of Vengeance, and the Arraying of the Host by the Jayhun بیت #19790

برادرش را خواند فرشیدورد / سپاهی برون کرد مردان مرد

“King Goshtasp then summoned Esfandiyar's brother Farshidvard, marshaling a force of lion-hearted warriors.”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi’s Tale: Esfandiyar’s World Conquest and the Spread of the Zoroastrian Faith بیت #24383

بدو داد و دینار دادش بسی / خراسان بدو داد و کردش گسی

“He granted him vast treasures of gold dinars, conferred Khorasan upon him, and dispatched him thither.”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi’s Tale: Esfandiyar’s World Conquest and the Spread of the Zoroastrian Faith بیت #24384

ابر میمنه شاه فرشیدورد / که با شیر درنده جستی نبرد

“Upon the right wing stood Prince Farshidvard, who would do battle even with a fierce lion.”

Goshtasp • The Fall of Balkh, the Slaughter of Lohrasp, and the Clash of Armies بیت #24680