Epic Lore & Biography

The ruthless Turanian warrior who executed Prince Siyavash by cutting his throat with a dagger. His brutal act is recalled by Rostam as he reflects upon the tragic destiny of mortal champions.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (19)

نیوشنده بودند لب با گره / به پاسخ بیامد گروی زره

“They listened with clenched lips in tense silence, until Garui Zereh stepped forward to answer.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz's Envy, Slander Before Afrasiab, and the Deceitful Betrayal of Siyavash بیت #9068

سیاوش ز گفت گروی زره / برو کرد پرچین رخان پرگره

“Hearing the words of Garui Zereh, Siyavash frowned, his face furrowing with deep displeasure.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz's Envy, Slander Before Afrasiab, and the Deceitful Betrayal of Siyavash بیت #9070

ببند میان گروی زره / فرو برد چنگال و برزد گره

“He seized Gariw by his waist-belt, digging in his powerful grip and locking him tight.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz's Envy, Slander Before Afrasiab, and the Deceitful Betrayal of Siyavash بیت #9077

همی گشت بر خاک و نیزه به دست / گروی زره دست او را ببست

“As he writhed upon the dust, spear still in hand, Garwi-ye Zereh bound his hands fast.”

Siavosh • The Treachery of Garsivaz and the Martyrdom of Siyavash بیت #9426

ز گرسیوز آن خنجر آبگون / گروی زره بستد از بهر خون

“From Garsivaz, Gorui-ye Zereh took that tempered blade to shed the innocent prince's blood.”

Siavosh • The Treachery of Garsivaz and the Martyrdom of Siyavash بیت #9526

بجایی که فرموده بد تشت خون / گروی زره برد و کردش نگون

“Where it had been commanded, Gorui-ye Zereh carried the bowl of blood and poured it out upon the soil.”

Siavosh • The Treachery of Garsivaz and the Martyrdom of Siyavash بیت #9529

گروی زره و آنک از وی بزاد / نژادی که هرگز مباد آن نژاد

“'Goroy Zereh and his offspring—a line that should never have been born!'”

Khaghan • The Disguised Houman's Parley with Rostam: Demands for Siyavash's Blood and the Dread of Piran and Khaqan بیت #14194

چه دانی تو پیران و کلباد را / گروی زره را و پولاد را

“How is it that you know Piran, Kulbad, Garwi-ye Zereh, and Pulad?”

Khaghan • The Disguised Houman's Parley with Rostam: Demands for Siyavash's Blood and the Dread of Piran and Khaqan بیت #14225

سوی جنگ دارم کنون رای و روی / مگر پیش گرز من آید گروی

“Now I turn my face and mind back to the battle, that perchance Ghoroy may face my heavy mace.”

Khaghan • Rostam's Victory Letter to Kay Khosrow and the King's Devout Prayer بیت #14936

نهادند پس گیو را با گروی / که همزور بودند و پرخاشجوی

“They matched Giv against Garoy, for they were equal in strength and fierce in martial wrath.”

12rokh • The Selection of Ten Champions, the Pairing of Rivals, and the Sacred Oath of Vengeance بیت #18819

گروی زره کز میان سپاه / سراسر بر او بود نفرین شاه

“Garoy-e Zereh, upon whom from all the army lay the bitter curse of the King.”

12rokh • The Selection of Ten Champions, the Pairing of Rivals, and the Sacred Oath of Vengeance بیت #18820

که بگرفت ریش سیاوش به دست / سرش را برید از تن پاک پست

“For he had grasped the beard of Siyavash and severed his holy head from his vile body.”

12rokh • The Selection of Ten Champions, the Pairing of Rivals, and the Sacred Oath of Vengeance بیت #18821

و دیگر گروی زره دیو نیو / برون رفت با پور گودرز گیو

“And next, Gurevi-ye Zereh, fierce as a demon, stepped forth to duel Giv, the son of Goudarz.”

12rokh • The Duel of Giv and Gurevi-ye Zereh: The Capture of Siyavash's Executioner بیت #18860

چو گیو اندر آمد گروی از نهیب / کمان شد ز دستش به سوی نشیب

“As Giv charged down upon him, dread struck Gurevi so fiercely that the bow fell downward from his hand.”

12rokh • The Duel of Giv and Gurevi-ye Zereh: The Capture of Siyavash's Executioner بیت #18866

سوی تیغ برد آن زمان دست خویش / دمان گیو نیو اندر آمد به پیش

“Gurevi reached for his sword, but bold Giv closed in rapidly upon him.”

12rokh • The Duel of Giv and Gurevi-ye Zereh: The Capture of Siyavash's Executioner بیت #18867

گروی زره را بیاورد گیو / دمان با سپهدار پیران نیو

“Giv brought forth Garwi Zereh captive, alongside the fallen brave commander Piran.”

12rokh • Khosrow's Review of the Victorious Army, Eulogy for Piran, and the Beheading of Garwi Zereh بیت #19400

از آن پس گروی زره را بدید / یکی باد سرد از جگر برکشید

“Thereafter, Khosrow caught sight of Gurewi-ye Zereh, and drew a cold, deep sigh from his heart.”

12rokh • Khosrow's Review of the Victorious Army, Eulogy for Piran, and the Beheading of Garwi Zereh بیت #19437

گروی زره را گره تا گره / بفرمود تا برکشیدند زه

“He commanded that Gurewi-ye Zereh be bound tightly joint by joint with bowstrings.”

12rokh • Khosrow's Review of the Victorious Army, Eulogy for Piran, and the Beheading of Garwi Zereh بیت #19444

گلوی سیاوش به خنجر برید / گروی زره چون زمانش رسید

“'Gorui Zereh slit the throat of Siyavash with a dagger when his appointed hour arrived.'”

Shqad • The Death of Rostam: Pinning Shaghad to the Plane Tree and the Hero's Last Breath بیت #27777