Epic Lore & Biography

The valiant prince of Kalat, son of Siyavash and Jarireh, half-brother to Kay Khosrow. He was tragically slain by the Iranian forces at Kalat due to Tus's error, leaving the King in immense grief and the Iranian army in profound shame.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

فرود آمد از تخت ویله کنان / زنان بر سر و موی و رخ را کَنان

“Wailing, he stepped down from his throne, striking his head, tearing hair and scoring cheeks.”

Kyumars • The Dawn of Kingship: The Reign of Kyumars and the Fall of Siamak بیت #264

سر سال نو هرمز فرودین / بر آسوده از رنج روی زمین

“It was the beginning of the new year, the day of Hormoz in Farvardin, when the face of the Earth rested free from suffering.”

Jamshid • The Reign of Jamshid: The Golden Age and the Loss of Divine Glory بیت #434

نیاورد کشتی نگهبان رود / نیامد بگفت فریدون فرود

“The river-guardian brought no boat, nor did he bow to Fereydun's command.”

Zahhak • Fereydun's Crossing of the Arvand and the Storming of Gang-i Dizh-Hukht بیت #855

فریدون ز بالا فرود آورید / که آن جز به نام جهاندار دید

“Fereydun brought it down from on high, seeing that it could be shattered only in the name of the Sovereign of the World.”

Zahhak • Fereydun Cleanses the Palace and Liberates Jamshid's Daughters بیت #880

نه از تخت یاد و نه جان ارجمند / فرود آمد از بام کاخ بلند

“Mindless of his throne and precious life, he descended from the high palace roof.”

Zahhak • The Binding of Zahhak by Fereydun بیت #999

چو آیی به کاخ فریدون فرود / نخستین ز هر دو پسر ده درود

“'When you descend at Fereydun’s palace, first give greetings from both his sons.'”

Fereydoon • The Malice of Salm and Tur بیت #1271

فرود آمد از پای سرو سهی / گسست آن کمرگاه شاهنشهی

“The erect cypress fell down; that belt of supreme kingship was broken asunder.”

Fereydoon • The Slaying of Iraj بیت #1457

فرود آمد از تخت سام سوار / به پرده درآمد سوی نو بهار

“Sam the horseman descended from his throne and entered the inner bower to see the newborn.”

Manoochehr • The Tale of the Birth of Zal, Sam's White-Haired Child بیت #2000

فرود آمد از ابر سیمرغ و چنگ / بزد برگرفتش از آن گرم سنگ

“The Simorgh swooped down from the clouds and gripped him in her talons, lifting him from the burning stone.”

Manoochehr • The Tale of the Birth of Zal, Sam's White-Haired Child بیت #2023

فرود آمد از کوه و بالای خواست / همان جامهٔ خسرو آرای خواست

“He came down from the mountain, calling for a tall steed and royal garments fit for a king.”

Manoochehr • The Tale of the Birth of Zal, Sam's White-Haired Child بیت #2096

بر آن دشت هامون فرود آمدند / بخفتند و یکبار دم بر زدند

“They dismounted upon the open plain, slept soundly, and rested briefly.”

Manoochehr • The Tale of the Birth of Zal, Sam's White-Haired Child بیت #2102

فرود آمد از باره سام سوار / گرفتند مر یک‌دگر را کنار

“Sam dismounted from his steed, and the two nobles embraced one another with affection.”

Manoochehr • The Triumph of Zal: Royal Reception, Cosmic Prophecy, and Governance of Zabolistan بیت #2113

فرود آمد و تخت را داد بوس / ببستند بر کوههٔ پیل کوس

“He descended, kissed the throne, and they bound the war-drums onto the saddles of the elephants.”

Manoochehr • The Triumph of Zal: Royal Reception, Cosmic Prophecy, and Governance of Zabolistan بیت #2173

مه فرودین و سر سال بود / لب رود لشکرگه زال بود

“It was the month of Farvardin and the turn of the new year, and the bank of the river was the encampment of Zal.”

Manoochehr • The Five Maidens of Rudabeh and the Praise of Her Beauty to Zal بیت #2361

ز پروازش آورد گردان فرود / چکان خون و وشی شده آب رود

“He brought it down from flight into the dust, dripping blood so that the river turned crimson.”

Manoochehr • The Five Maidens of Rudabeh and the Praise of Her Beauty to Zal بیت #2370

فرود آمد از بام کاخ بلند / به دست اندرون دست شاخ بلند

“They came down together from the high roof, hand intertwined in hand like a slender blossom branch.”

Manoochehr • The Secret Rendezvous: Rudabeh's Golden Tresses and the Oath of Love بیت #2504

ز بالا کمند اندر افگند زال / فرود آمد از کاخ فرخ همال

“Zal cast his lasso down from above, and the noble hero descended safely from the high palace.”

Manoochehr • The Secret Rendezvous: Rudabeh's Golden Tresses and the Oath of Love بیت #2527

فرود آمد و خاک را بوس داد / بسی از جهان آفرین کرد یاد

“He dismounted, kissed the earth in homage, and uttered many praises of the World-Creator.”

Manoochehr • Zal's Missive to Sam: A Plea for Love and Destiny بیت #2623

سپهدار بگشاد از نامه بند / فرود آمد از تیغ کوه بلند

“The warlord broke the seal of the letter and descended from the high mountain ridge.”

Manoochehr • Zal's Missive to Sam: A Plea for Love and Destiny بیت #2625

فرود آمد از باره سام سوار / هم اندر زمان زال را داد بار

“The horseman Sam dismounted from his steed and immediately granted audience to Zal.”

Manoochehr • Zal's Appeal to Sam and the Letter of Intercession to King Manuchehr بیت #2909

فرود آمد از اسپ سیندخت و رفت / به پیش سپهبد خرامید تفت

“Sindokht dismounted from her steed and walked forward, walking swiftly and gracefully before the commander.”

Manoochehr • Sindokht's Embassy to Sam: The Brave Diplomacy of Kabul بیت #3067

فرود آمد از باره بوسید خاک / بگفت آن کجا دید و بشنید پاک

“Zal dismounted from his steed, kissed the ground, and faithfully recounted all he had seen and heard.”

Manoochehr • Sh23 بیت #3339

همی رفت ازین گونه تا پیش سام / فرود آمد از اسپ و بگذارد گام

“In this magnificent fashion he rode until reaching Sam; he dismounted his horse and stepped forward.”

Manoochehr • Arrival of Sam and Zal in Kabul, The Royal Wedding of Zal and Rudabeh, and Transfer of Sovereign Rule بیت #3365

نبد کهتر از مهتران بر فرود / نشسته چنان چون بود تار و پود

“None of the humble were set lower than the noble; all sat in harmony like warp and weft.”

Manoochehr • The Miraculous Birth of Rostam, His Naming, Effigy to Sam, and Prodigious Growth بیت #3470

فرود آمد از باره مهراب و زال / بزرگان که بودند بسیار سال

“Mehrab, Zal, and all the aged elders dismounted from their steeds to greet the grand champion.”

Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West بیت #3510

وزان پس فرود آمد از پیل مست / سپهدار بگرفت دستش بدست

“Thereupon he dismounted from the mighty elephant, and the grand commander clasped his hand in his.”

Manoochehr • The Arrival of Sam to Meet Rostam, the Grand Banquet, Fatherly Counsel, and His Return to the West بیت #3520

بگفت و فرود آمد آبش بروی / همی زار بگریست نوذر بروی

“He spoke, and tears streamed down his face, while Nowzar wept bitterly over his father.”

Manoochehr • The Passing of King Manuchehr and His Final Counsels to Nowzar بیت #3592

ابر سام یل باد چندان درود / که آید همی ز ابر باران فرود

“And upon Sam the Hero let there be as many blessings as the raindrops that pour down from the clouds!”

Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention بیت #3610

به پیش سراپرده آمد فرود / ز مهراب دادش فراوان درود

“He dismounted before the royal pavilion and delivered abundant greetings from Mehrab.”

Nozar • The Turanian Advance on Zabulistan: Mehrab's Deception and Warning to Zal بیت #3952

که ما میزبانیم و مهمان ما / فرود آی ایدر به فرمان ما

“Saying: 'We are the hosts and thou art our guest; dismount here at our bidding,”

Garshasp • Rostam's Quest to Mount Alborz: The Finding of Kay Qobad and the Defeat of Qalun بیت #4321

گر آیی فرود و خوری نان ما / بیفروزی از روی خود جان ما

“If thou wilt dismount and partake of our bread, illuminating our souls with thy presence,”

Garshasp • Rostam's Quest to Mount Alborz: The Finding of Kay Qobad and the Defeat of Qalun بیت #4329

چو بشنید رستم فرو برد سر / به خدمت فرود آمد از تخت زر

“When Rostam heard this, he bowed his head, stepping down from the golden seat in homage,”

Garshasp • Rostam's Quest to Mount Alborz: The Finding of Kay Qobad and the Defeat of Qalun بیت #4346

کجا بد علفزار و آب روان / فرود آمد آن جایگه پهلوان

“Wherever a lush meadow and a flowing stream were found, there the hero dismounted to rest.”

Garshasp • Rostam's Quest to Mount Alborz: The Finding of Kay Qobad and the Defeat of Qalun بیت #4383

دی و بهمن و آذر و فرودین / همیشه پر از لاله بینی زمین

“In December, January, November, or April, you will ever find the earth covered with tulips.”

Kay Kavus • The Song of the Musician Demon and Kavus’s Ambition for Mazandaran بیت #4621

فرود آمد از باره زین برگرفت / به غرم و بنان اندر آمد شگفت

“He dismounted his steed, removed its saddle, and marveling, fell to enjoying the roast meat and bread.”

Kay Kavus • The Fourth Labor: Rostam and the Enchantress بیت #4992

فرود آمد الکوس تنگ از برش / همی خواست از تن بریدن سرش

“Alkus dismounted right beside him, eager to sever his head from his body.”

Hamavaran • The Battle of the Seven Champions and the Slaying of Alkus بیت #6092

فرود آرد از ابر پران عقاب / نتابد به تندی بر او آفتاب

“'He shall bring down flying eagles from the clouds; the intense heat of the sun will not wither him.'”

Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6234

فرود آمد از دژ به کردار شیر / کمر بر میان بادپایی به زیر

“She descended from the fortress like a fierce lion, bound her waist tight, and mounted her swift warhorse.”

Sohrab • The Combat of Gordafarid and Sohrab: Bravery, Reveal, and Strategic Deception بیت #6333

به تنگی نداد ایچ سهراب دل / فرود آمد از باره شاداب دل

“Sohrab yielded no room to sorrow in his heart; he descended from the wall joyful and confident.”

Sohrab • The Arrival of Kavus's Host, Human's Dread, and Sohrab's Carefree Feasting بیت #6604

که او بود بر زین و نیزه بدست / چو گرگین فرود آمد او برنشست

“'While Tus was mounted with spear in hand, he dismounted like Gorgin and sat back up.'”

Sohrab • The Eve of Fate: Rostam's Report and Last Will to Zourareh بیت #6892