Epic Lore & Biography

The veteran Iranian lord of the White Castle. Mentioned by Tus as a former guide who led an Iranian expedition along the Charm route in earlier years.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (10)

بدین روی دژدار بد گژدهم / دلیران بیدار با او بهم

“On this side was Gazdaham, keeper of the fort, together with watchful warriors.”

Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3892

به یک دست مهراب کابل خدای / دگر دست گژدهم جنگی به پای

“On one flank stood Mehrab, lord of Kabul, and on the other stood the warrior Gozhdaham.”

Kay Qobad • The Coronation of Kay Qobad and the Fall of Shamasas بیت #4397

چو آگاه شد دختر گژدهم / که سالار آن انجمن گشت کم

“When the daughter of Gozhdeham learned that the commander of that fortress was lost,”

Sohrab • The Combat of Gordafarid and Sohrab: Bravery, Reveal, and Strategic Deception بیت #6327

همی رفت و سهراب با او به هم / بیامد به درگاه دژ گژدهم

“She rode onward with Sohrab by her side, until she reached the gates of Gazhdaham's fortress.”

Sohrab • The Combat of Gordafarid and Sohrab: Bravery, Reveal, and Strategic Deception بیت #6380

چو برگشت سهراب گژدهم پیر / بیاورد و بنشاند مردی دبیر

“When Sohrab withdrew, the aged Gozhdaham summoned a scribe and sat him down.”

Sohrab • Gozhdaham's Letter to Kay Kavus and the Evacuation of the White Fortress بیت #6404

چو نامه به مهر اندر آمد به شب / فرستاده را جست و بگشاد لب

“When the letter was sealed at night, Gozhdaham sought the messenger and spoke:”

Sohrab • Gozhdaham's Letter to Kay Kavus and the Evacuation of the White Fortress بیت #6427

برین سان که گژدهم گوید همی / از اندیشه دل را بشوید همی

“'As Gozhdaham portrayeth it, anxiety washeth all hope from the heart.”

Sohrab • Gozhdaham's Letter to Kay Kavus and the Evacuation of the White Fortress بیت #6443

یلان ترا سر به سر گژدهم / شنیده‌ست و دیده‌ست از بیش و کم

“'Your brave warriors have all heard and seen what Gazhdaham has reported of him,'”

Sohrab • The Wrath of Kavus, Rostam's Defiance, and the Mediation of Goudarz بیت #6538

که چونان که گژدهم داد آگهی / همه بوم و بر کرد باید تهی

“'For just as Gazhdaham warned us, the whole land must now be evacuated.'”

Sohrab • The Wrath of Kavus, Rostam's Defiance, and the Mediation of Goudarz بیت #6563

مرا بود روزی بدین ره گذر / چو گژدهم پیش سپه راهبر

“'I once passed along this very route when Gazhdaham was the guide leading the host.'”

Forood • Kay Khosrow's Council with Rostam and Tus's Fateful Choice at the Crossroads بیت #11403