Epic Lore & Biography

Gev, son of Goudarz, the heroic Iranian warrior who originally retrieved young Kay Khosrow from Turan. He stands by the throne during Kay Khosrow's farewell speech.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

چو طوس و چو گودرز کشواد و گیو / چو خراد و گرگین و رهام نیو

“Lords like Tus, Goudarz son of Kashvad, Giev, Khorrad, Gorgin, and valiant Rohham...”

Kay Kavus • The Song of the Musician Demon and Kavus’s Ambition for Mazandaran بیت #4634

بفرمود پس گیو را شهریار / دوباره ز لشکر گزیدن هزار

“The monarch then commanded Gev to choose two thousand brave warriors from the army.”

Kay Kavus • Kavus's Invasion of Mazandaran, the Sack of the Land, and his Sorcerous Blindness بیت #4759

کمر بست و رفت از بر شاه گیو / ز لشکر گزین کرد گردان نیو

“Gev girded his waist and left the King's presence, selecting valiant heroes from the army.”

Kay Kavus • Kavus's Invasion of Mazandaran, the Sack of the Land, and his Sorcerous Blindness بیت #4764

چو از دژ رها کرد کاووس را / همان گیو و گودرز و هم طوس را

“When he released Kavus from the fortress, as well as Gev, Gudarz, and Tus,”

Hamavaran • Rostam's Triumph over the Three Monarchs and the Liberation of Kay Kavus بیت #5788

بدان‌گونه دیدند گردان نیو / که پیش تو آید گرانمایه گیو

“The brave champions deemed it right that noble Gev himself should speed to thee.”

Sohrab • King Kavus's Epistle to Rostam, Gev's Swift Journey, and the Three-Day Revelry in Zabul بیت #6461

به گیو آنگهی گفت برسان دود / عنان تگاور بباید بسود

“The King then said to Gev: 'Speed like swift smoke and tighten the reins of thy steed.”

Sohrab • King Kavus's Epistle to Rostam, Gev's Swift Journey, and the Three-Day Revelry in Zabul بیت #6465

بباید که نزدیک رستم شوی / به زابل نمانی و گر نغنوی

“Thou must reach Rostam swiftly; delay not in Zabul, nor yield to sleep.”

Sohrab • King Kavus's Epistle to Rostam, Gev's Swift Journey, and the Three-Day Revelry in Zabul بیت #6466

اگر شب رسی روز را بازگرد / بگویش که تنگ اندرآمد نبرد

“If thou arrivest by night, turn back by day! Tell him that battle is upon our doorstep.”

Sohrab • King Kavus's Epistle to Rostam, Gev's Swift Journey, and the Three-Day Revelry in Zabul بیت #6467

ازو نامه بستد به کردار آب / برفت و نجست ایچ آرام و خواب

“Gev took the letter like flowing water, departing instantly without seeking rest or sleep.”

Sohrab • King Kavus's Epistle to Rostam, Gev's Swift Journey, and the Three-Day Revelry in Zabul بیت #6469

پیاده شدش گیو و گردان بهم / هر آنکس که بودند از بیش و کم

“Gev dismounted, and all the warriors dismounted together, both great and small.”

Sohrab • King Kavus's Epistle to Rostam, Gev's Swift Journey, and the Three-Day Revelry in Zabul بیت #6472

ز اسپ اندرآمد گو نامدار / از ایران بپرسید وز شهریار

“The famous knight stepped down from his charger, inquiring after Iran and the Sovereign King.”

Sohrab • King Kavus's Epistle to Rostam, Gev's Swift Journey, and the Three-Day Revelry in Zabul بیت #6473

بگفت آنچ بشنید و نامه بداد / ز سهراب چندی سخن کرد یاد

“Gev recounted all he had heard and delivered the letter, speaking at length of Sohrab.”

Sohrab • King Kavus's Epistle to Rostam, Gev's Swift Journey, and the Three-Day Revelry in Zabul بیت #6475

بباشیم یک روز و دم برزنیم / یکی بر لب خشک نم برزنیم

“Let us tarry for a day and rejoice, moistening our dry lips with wine,”

Sohrab • King Kavus's Epistle to Rostam, Gev's Swift Journey, and the Three-Day Revelry in Zabul بیت #6484

به می دست بردند و مستان شدند / ز یاد سپهبد به دستان شدند

“They reached for the goblets and grew drunk, forgetting the Commander's haste in Zal's feast.”

Sohrab • King Kavus's Epistle to Rostam, Gev's Swift Journey, and the Three-Day Revelry in Zabul بیت #6490

به روز چهارم برآراست گیو / چنین گفت با گرد سالار نیو

“Upon the fourth day Giv made ready to depart, and spoke thus to the brave champion and leader:”

Sohrab • King Kavus's Epistle to Rostam, Gev's Swift Journey, and the Three-Day Revelry in Zabul بیت #6494

دگر روز فرمود تا گیو و طوس / ببستند شبگیر بر پیل کوس

“On the next day, he commanded Gev and Tus to bind the war drums upon the elephants at dawn.”

Sohrab • The Arrival of Kavus's Host, Human's Dread, and Sohrab's Carefree Feasting بیت #6583

چو برگشت رستم برِ شهریار / از ایران سپه گیو بد پاسدار

“As Rostam turned back toward the Shah, Gev was standing guard over the Iranian army.”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6643

به ره بر گو پیلتن را بدید / بزد دست و گرز از میان برکشید

“Spotting the Elephant-Bodied hero on the path, Gev reached for his mace and drew it from his belt.”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6644

یکی بر خروشید چون پیل مست / سپر بر سر آورد و بنمود دست

“He bellowed like a mad elephant, raised his shield above his head, and prepared his attack.”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6645

بدانست رستم کز ایران سپاه / به شب گیو باشد طلایه به راه

“Rostam realized that of the Iranian host, Gev was the night patrol on the road.”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6646

بخندید و زان پس فغان برکشید / طلایه چو آواز رستم شنید

“He laughed and then let out a great shout; when the night watch heard Rostam's voice,”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6647

بیامد پیاده به نزدیک اوی / چنین گفت کای مهتر جنگجوی

“He approached on foot to his side and said: 'O noble warrior lord!'”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6648

پیاده کجا بوده‌ای تیره شب / تهمتن به گفتار بگشاد لب

“'Where hast thou been on foot in this dark night?' Tahamtan opened his lips to speak.”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6649

بگفتش به گیو آن کجا کرده بود / چنان شیرمردی که آزرده بود

“He told Gev all that he had done, and how he had slain that valiant warrior.”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6650

بدو گفت کان پور گودرز گیو / که خوانند گردان ورا گیو نیو

“Hajir replied to him: "That is Gev, son of Goudarz, whom the brave warriors call Gev the Bold.”

Sohrab • Surveying the Iranian Host from the Heights and the Concealment of Rostam's Identity بیت #6707

هشیوار و ز تخمهٔ گیوگان / که بر درد و سختی نگردد ژگان

“Wise and of the lineage of Gev's house, he does not flinch or weep in times of pain and hardship."”

Sohrab • Surveying the Iranian Host from the Heights and the Concealment of Rostam's Identity بیت #6720

وزان روی رستم سپه را بدید / سخن راند با گیو و گفت و شنید

“And on the other side, Rostam surveyed the army, conversing and exchanging words with Gev.”

Sohrab • The Eve of Fate: Rostam's Report and Last Will to Zourareh بیت #6888

چنین گفت با رستم گرد گیو / کزین گونه هرگز ندیدیم نیو

“Gev, the valiant hero, said to Rostam: 'We have never seen a brave warrior of such nature.'”

Sohrab • The Eve of Fate: Rostam's Report and Last Will to Zourareh بیت #6890

ز گردان ایران و گردنکشان / نیابد جز از گیو از او کس نشان

“'Of all the heroes and proud warriors of Iran, / None shall find trace of him save Giev.'”

Siavosh • Goudarz's Vision of Soroush and Giev's Quest for Kay Khosrow بیت #10218

پر اندیشه مر گیو را پیش خواند / وز آن خواب چندی سخنها براند

“Full of deep thought, he called Giev before him, / And spoke many words regarding that vision.”

Siavosh • Goudarz's Vision of Soroush and Giev's Quest for Kay Khosrow بیت #10224

نبیند کس او را ز گردان نیو / مگر نامور پور گودرز گیو

“'None among the gallant warriors shall see him, / Save Giev, the famed son of Goudarz.'”

Siavosh • Goudarz's Vision of Soroush and Giev's Quest for Kay Khosrow بیت #10232

بدو گفت گیو ای پدر بنده‌ام / بکوشم به رای تو تا زنده‌ام

“Giev spake to him: 'O father, I am thy servant! / I shall strive according to thy counsel as long as I live.'”

Siavosh • Goudarz's Vision of Soroush and Giev's Quest for Kay Khosrow بیت #10240

بیامد کمربسته گیو دلیر / یکی بارکش بادپایی به زیر

“Brave Giev came forth, his belt tightly girded, / Riding upon a swift, strong steed.”

Siavosh • Goudarz's Vision of Soroush and Giev's Quest for Kay Khosrow بیت #10244

که گر گیو و خسرو به ایران شوند / زنان اندر ایران چه شیران شوند

“'For if Gev and Khosrow reach Iran, even the women of Iran will turn into fierce lions!'”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10490

نشسته فرنگیس بر پاس گاه / به دیگر کران خفته بد گیو و شاه

“Farangis was sitting on watch, while on the far bank slept Gev and the young King.”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10496

دوان شد بر گیو و آگاه کرد / بران خفتگان خواب کوتاه کرد

“She ran to Gev and alerted him, cutting short the sleepers' rest.”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10498

بدو گفت گیو ای مه بانوان / چرا رنجه کردی بدینسان روان

“Gev said to her: 'O noble queen, why do you distress your soul so?'”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10503

بدو گفت گیو ای شه سرفراز / جهان را به نام تو آمد نیاز

“Gev said to him: 'O exalted King, the world stands in desperate need of your noble name!'”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10509

پدر پهلوانست و من پهلوان / به شاهی نپیچیم جان و روان

“'My father is a champion and I am a champion; we do not trade our lives for kingship.'”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10510

چو رعد بهاران بغرید گیو / ز سالار لشکر همی جست نیو

“Gev roared like spring thunder, demanding a brave champion from the army's commander.”

Siavosh • Gev Captures Piran by Lasso at the Riverbank, Defeats the Turanian Host, and Pierces Piran's Ear بیت #10519