Epic Lore & Biography

Gorazeh is a veteran Iranian warrior and commander. During the crisis of Goshtasp's flight, King Luhrasp sent Gorazeh swiftly toward the borders of China to intercept the prince if he fled eastward.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (13)

گرازه چو گرد سپه را بدید / بیامد سپه را همه بنگرید

“When Gurazeh saw the dust of the approaching army, he rode out to observe their forces.”

Hamavaran • The Feast at Navand and the Hunt of the Seven Champions in Turan بیت #6015

ازانجا چو باد دمان گشت باز / تو گفتی به زخم اندر آمد گراز

“From there he galloped back swift as a roaring wind; you would say Gurazeh flew back in wounded anger.”

Hamavaran • The Feast at Navand and the Hunt of the Seven Champions in Turan بیت #6017

به بیژن گرازه همی گفت باز / که شد کار سالار لشکر دراز

“Gorazeh said to Bizhan in turn: 'The business of the army's leader has become protracted.'”

Kamoos • The Night Battle of Tus, Gev, and Houman, and the Call for Rostam's Aid بیت #13220

چهارم گرازه که راند سپاه / فروهل نگهبان تخت و کلاه

“The fourth is Gorazeh, commander of hosts; leave him as the guardian of the throne and crown.”

Bizhan • Gorgin's Plea, Khosrow's Pardon, and the Secret Strategy for Turan بیت #16590

گرازه برون آمد و گستهم / هجیر سپهدار و بیژن به هم

“Gurazah came forth alongside Gustaham, together with Hajir the commander and Bizhan.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18537

سوی راست گیو اندر آمد چو گرد / گرازه به پرخاش فرشیدورد

“Like a whirl of dust on Gev's right, Goraze rushed in to join the combat against Farshidvard.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18598

گرازه چو بگشاد از باد دست / به زین بر شد آن ترگ پولاد بست

“As Goraze stretched out his arm like the wind, he leaned into his saddle and adjusted his iron helmet fast.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18600

یکی تیغ در چنگ بیژن چو شیر / به پشت گرازه درآمد دلیر

“Sword in hand like a lion, Bizhan bravely charged in behind Gurazah.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18602

گرازه بشد با سیامک به جنگ / چو شیر ژیان با دمنده نهنگ

“Gorazeh went to war against Siamak, like a roaring lion against a raging sea-monster.”

12rokh • The Selection of Ten Champions, the Pairing of Rivals, and the Sacred Oath of Vengeance بیت #18824

سه دیگر سیامک ز توران سپاه / بشد با گرازه به آوردگاه

“Thirdly, Siamak came forth from the army of Turan to the field of battle against Goraze.”

12rokh • The Duel of Goraze and Siamak of Turan بیت #18875

گرازه بزد دست بر سان شیر / مر او را چو باد اندر آورد زیر

“Goraze reached out like a lion and swiftly slammed him down like the wind.”

12rokh • The Duel of Goraze and Siamak of Turan بیت #18881

گرازه هم آنگه ببستش به اسب / نشست از بر زین چو آذرگشسب

“Goraze bound the corpse to his horse and mounted his saddle swift as lightning.”

12rokh • The Duel of Goraze and Siamak of Turan بیت #18883

سوی روم گستهم نوذر برفت / سوی چین گرازه گرازید تفت

“Gostahm, son of Nowzar, went toward Rum, while Gorazeh sped swiftly toward China.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India بیت #22703