Epic Lore & Biography

The brother of Afrasiab and commander of Turan, notorious for his jealousy and treachery. He orchestrated the plot that turned Afrasiab against Siyavash and provided the dagger for his execution. He was cut in two by order of Kay Khosrow.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

چو ارجسپ و گرسیوز و بارمان / چو کلباد جنگی هژبر دمان

“Chieftains such as Arjasp, Garsivaz, Barman, and the warlike, roaring-lion Kulbad,”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3663

بدو گفت: من خویش گرسیوزم / به شاه آفریدون کشد پروزم

“She said: 'I am kin to Garsivaz, and my ancestry reaches back to King Fereydun.'”

Siavosh • The Hunting of Tus and Giv and the Finding of the Turanian Maiden بیت #7222

نیایم سپهدار گرسیوزست / بران مرز خرگاه او مرکزست

“'My grandfather is the commander Garsivaz, whose encampment centers that border.'”

Siavosh • The Hunting of Tus and Giv and the Finding of the Turanian Maiden بیت #7245

وزان روی گرسیوز و بارمان / کشیدند لشکر چو باد دمان

“Meanwhile, from the other side, Garsivaz and Barman advanced their forces like a rushing wind.”

Siavosh • Siyavash Volunteers for Battle, Conquers Balkh, and Receives Kavus's Cautionary Letter بیت #7833

نگه کرد گرسیوز جنگ‌جوی / جز از جنگ جستن ندید ایچ روی

“Battle-ready Garsivaz surveyed the field and saw no choice left before him save to fight.”

Siavosh • Siyavash Volunteers for Battle, Conquers Balkh, and Receives Kavus's Cautionary Letter بیت #7843

وزان سو چو گرسیوز شوخ مرد / بیامد بر شاه ترکان چو گرد

“Meanwhile, the audacious Garsivaz returned swift as dust to the King of the Turks.”

Siavosh • Siyavash Volunteers for Battle, Conquers Balkh, and Receives Kavus's Cautionary Letter بیت #7883

به گرسیوز اندر چنان بنگرید / که گفتی میانش بخواهد برید

“He glared at Garsivaz with such fury, as if he intended to cut him in two on the spot.”

Siavosh • Siyavash Volunteers for Battle, Conquers Balkh, and Receives Kavus's Cautionary Letter بیت #7893

چو آمد به گرسیوز آن آگهی / که شد تیره دیهیم شاهنشهی

“When news reached Garsivaz that the sovereign diadem of the king was darkened,”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Terrifying Dream and the Peace Embassy بیت #7902

بپرسید گرسیوز نامجوی / که بگشای لب زین شگفتی بگوی

“The renowned Garsivaz asked him, 'Open your lips and speak of this marvel!'”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Terrifying Dream and the Peace Embassy بیت #7909

بدو گفت گرسیوز این خواب شاه / نباشد جز از کامهٔ نیک خواه

“Garsivaz said to him, 'This dream of the king shall bring nothing but good desire.'”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Terrifying Dream and the Peace Embassy بیت #7928

به گرسیوز آن رازها برگشاد / نهفته سخنها بسی کرد یاد

“He revealed those secrets to Garsivaz and recalled many hidden matters.”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Terrifying Dream and the Peace Embassy بیت #7956

به گرسیوز آنگه چنین گفت شاه / که ببسیج کار و بپیمای راه

“Then the king spoke thus to Garsivaz: "Prepare for the task and set forth upon the road."”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Terrifying Dream and the Peace Embassy بیت #7986

چو گرسیوز آید به نزدیک تو / به باز آید آن رای تاریک تو

“'When Garsivaz comes before thee, thy dark thoughts shall turn to light again.'”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Terrifying Dream and the Peace Embassy بیت #8000

بیاورد گرسیوز آن خواسته / که روی زمین زو شد آراسته

“Garsivaz brought forth those vast treasures, with which the face of the earth was richly adorned.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8008

دمان تا لب رود جیحون رسید / ز گردان فرستاده‌ای برگزید

“Speeding swift as wind, he arrived at the banks of the Oxus River and selected an envoy from among his brave warriors.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8009

بدان تا رساند به شاه آگهی / که گرسیوز آمد بدان فرهی

“He sent the messenger ahead to bring tidings to the prince that Garsivaz was approaching in grand splendor.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8010

فرستاده آمد به درگاه شاه / بگفتند گرسیوز آمد به راه

“The messenger arrived at the royal court and announced that Garsivaz was on his way.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8012

چو گرسیوز آمد به درگاه شاه / بفرمود تا برگشادند راه

“When Garsivaz arrived at the court, the prince ordered the gates to be opened wide for him.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8014

سیاووش ورا دید بر پای خاست / بخندید و بسیار پوزش بخواست

“Upon seeing Garsivaz, Siyavash rose to his feet, smiled, and offered warm apologies for any delay.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8015

ببوسید گرسیوز از دور خاک / رخش پر ز شرم و دلش پر ز باک

“Garsivaz kissed the dust from afar, his face filled with shame and his heart with trembling fear.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8016

سیاووش بنشاندش زیر تخت / از افراسیابش بپرسید سخت

“Siyavash seated him just beneath the throne and inquired earnestly after King Afrasiab's state.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8017

چو بنشست گرسیوز از گاه نو / بدید آن سر وافسر شاه نو

“As Garsivaz sat in the new hall, he marveled at the visage and radiant crown of the young prince.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8018

چو بشنید گرسیوز پیش بین / زمین را ببوسید و کرد آفرین

“When the far-sighted Garsivaz heard this, he kissed the ground and bestowed glorious praise upon them.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8028

ازان کار شد پیلتن بدگمان / کزان گونه گرسیوز آمد دمان

“The elephant-bodied Rostam grew suspicious at how hastily Garsivaz had arrived with such an offer.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8031

به شبگیر گرسیوز آمد بدر / چنان چون بود با کلاه و کمر

“At early dawn, Garsivaz came to the door, fully arrayed with crown and champion's belt.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8041

بیامد به پیش سیاوش زمین / ببوسید و بر شاه کرد آفرین

“He stepped before Siyavash, kissed the earth, and showered blessings upon the prince.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8042

برافگند گرسیوز اندر زمان / فرستاده‌ای چون هژبر دمان

“At once Garsivaz dispatched an envoy, swift and fierce as a roaring lion.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8056

فرستاده آمد بدادش پیام / ز شاه و ز گرسیوز نیک‌نام

“The messenger arrived and delivered the message from King Siyavash and the renowned Garsivaz.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8060

بدو گفت چون کارها گشت راست / چو گرسیوز ار بازگردد رواست

“He said to him: 'Now that matters are settled, it is fitting for Garsivaz to return.'”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8073

چو گرسیوز آن خلعت شاه دید / تو گفتی مگر بر زمین ماه دید

“When Garsivaz beheld the prince's robe of honor, you would say he saw the full moon alight upon the earth.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8076

بیامد برادرش با خواسته / بسی خوبرویان آراسته

“His brother arrived laden with riches and many adorned, fair-faced maidens.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8097

ز خویشان فرستاد صد نزد من / بدین خواهش آمد گو پیلتن

“He sent a hundred of his own kinsmen to me; with this plea came the elephant-bodied hero.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8101

وزان روی گرسیوز نیک‌خواه / بیامد بر شاه توران سپاه

“Meanwhile, the well-wishing Garsivaz returned unto the King of the Turanian host.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz Brings Peace Offerings, Afrasiab Yields Hostages, and King Kavus's Wrath بیت #8104

به بلخ اندرون بود چندان سپاه / سپهبد چو گرسیوز کینه‌خواه

“In Balkh there was a mighty army, commanded by the vengeful chieftain Garsivaz.”

Siavosh • Kavus’s Wrathful Letter, Siyavash’s Refusal of Treachery, and Afrasiab’s Invitation بیت #8217

سپهبد گزین کرد کلباد را / چو گرسیوز و جهن و پولاد را

“The chieftain chose Kolbad, alongside Garsivaz, Jahan, and Pulad.”

Siavosh • The Entry of Siyavash into Turan: Union with Jarireh and Farangis, and the Foundation of Siyavashgird بیت #8510

به گرسیوز تیغ زن داد مه / که خانه بمال و در آور به زه

“The sovereign passed it to Garsivaz the swordsman, saying: "Bend its limbs and string it!"”

Siavosh • The Entry of Siyavash into Turan: Union with Jarireh and Farangis, and the Foundation of Siyavashgird بیت #8548

بکوشید تا بر زه آرد کمان / نیامد برو خیره شد بدگمان

“Garsivaz strove hard to string the bow, but failed; he stood baffled and filled with suspicion.”

Siavosh • The Entry of Siyavash into Turan: Union with Jarireh and Farangis, and the Foundation of Siyavashgird بیت #8549

ز جهن و ز گرسیوز و هرک بود / به کس راز نگشاد و شادان نبود

“Neither to Jahal nor Garsivaz, nor anyone else, did he reveal his secrets or show a joyous heart.”

Siavosh • The Entry of Siyavash into Turan: Union with Jarireh and Farangis, and the Foundation of Siyavashgird بیت #8590

سه اندر شبستان گرسیوزاند / که از مام وز باب با پروزاند

“"And three dwell in the inner chamber of Garsivaz, noble of mother and father, filled with grace."”

Siavosh • The Entry of Siyavash into Turan: Union with Jarireh and Farangis, and the Foundation of Siyavashgird بیت #8607

ز دیگر سو افراسیاب و سپاه / چو پیران و گرسیوز کینه‌خواه

“On the other side he painted Afrasiyab and his army, alongside Piran and vengeance-seeking Garsivaz.”

Siavosh • The Entry of Siyavash into Turan: Union with Jarireh and Farangis, and the Foundation of Siyavashgird بیت #8921