Gorgin, son of Milad, a prominent Iranian warrior. He joins the assembly of lords presenting homage to Kay Khosrow following the King's week-long prayer vigil.
برآمد ز ایران سپه بوق و کوس / برون رفت گرگین و فرهاد و طوس
“Trumpets and drums resounded from the Iranian host, as Gorgin, Farhad, and Tus rode forth into battle.”
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بیت #5561
چو طوس و چو گودرز نیزه‌گذار / چو گرگین و چون گیو گرد و سوار
“Alongside were spear-wielding Tus and Goudarz, as well as Gorgin and the valiant rider Giv,”
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بیت #6052
چو طوس و چو گودرز کشواد و گیو / چو گرگین و بهرام و فرهاد نیو
“Commanders like Tus, Goudarz son of Kashvad, Giv, Gurgin, Bahram, and valiant Farhad.”
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بیت #6440
همه نامداران شدند انجمن / چو گرگین و خراد لشکرشکن
“All the renowned heroes assembled, such as Gorgin and host-shattering Khorrad.”
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بیت #7289
چو گیو و چو رهام کار آزمای / چو گرگین و خراد فرخنده رای
“And battle-tested heroes like Giv, Roham, Gorgin, and Khorrad of auspicious counsel.”
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بیت #15534
چو یک هفته گرگین بره‌بر بپای / همی بود و بیژن نیامد بجای
“When Gurgin waited a full week upon the road, and Bizhan did not return to his place,”
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بیت #16143
چو آگاهی آمد ز گرگین بشاه / که بیژن نبودست با او براه
“When word reached the King from Gurgin that Bizhan was not traveling with him,”
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بیت #16156
بگفت این سخن گیو را شهریار / بدان تا ز گرگین کند خواستار
“The monarch spoke of this to Giv, so that he might demand an accounting from Gurgin.”
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بیت #16157
پذیره شدش تا کند خواستار / که بیژن کجا ماند و چون بود کار
“He rode out to meet Gurgin to demand: Where did Bizhan remain, and how did it transpire?”
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بیت #16164
همی گفت گرگین بدو ناگهان / همانا بدی ساخت اندر نهان
“He pondered of Gurgin: 'Surely he hath secretly plotted some treachery against him.”
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بیت #16165
بیامد چو گرگین مر او را بدید / پیاده شد و پیش او در دوید
“When Gurgin saw him approaching, he dismounted and ran forward to meet him.”
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بیت #16167
چو چشمم بروی تو آید ز شرم / بپالایم از دیدگان آب گرم
“Gurgin replied: 'When my eyes behold thy face, out of shame warm tears pour from my eyes.”
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بیت #16172
چو اسب پسر دید گرگین بدست / پر از خاک و آسیمه برسان مست
“When Giv saw his son's steed led in Gurgin's hand, covered in dust, wild and frantic like a madman,”
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بیت #16174
چو گفتار گرگینش آمد بگوش / ز اسب اندر افتاد و زو رفت هوش
“When Gurgin's words reached his ears, he fell from his horse and lost all consciousness.”
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بیت #16175
ز گرگین پس آنگه سخن بازجست / که چون بود خود روزگار از نخست
“Then he questioned Gurgin again: 'How was the affair from the very beginning?”
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بیت #16183
بدو گفت گرگین که بازآر هوش / سخن بشنو و پهن بگشای گوش
“Gorgin said to him: 'Bring back your senses, listen to my words, and open your ears wide,'”
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بیت #16188
ز گرگین سخن سربسر خیره دید / همی چشمش از روی او تیره دید
“He found Gorgin's words completely hollow and deceitful, and his eyes grew dark as he looked upon Gorgin's face.”
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بیت #16213
بباشیم تا زین سخن نزد شاه / شود آشکارا ز گرگین گناه
“'Let us wait until, before the King, Gorgin's guilt in this matter is brought to light.'”
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بیت #16221
چو خسرو چنین گفت گرگین بجای / فرو ماند خیره همیدون بپای
“When Khosrow spoke thus to Gurgin, he stood rooted to the spot in bewildered silence.”
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بیت #16262
چو گرگین کارآزموده سوار / که با اندریمان کند کارزار
“And Gorgin, the battle-tested knight, who stepped forth to wage war against Andariman.”
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بیت #18825
برون رفت گرگین نهم کینه‌خواه / ابا اندریمان ز توران سپاه
“Gurgin, the ninth warrior seeking vengeance, rode forth to face Andariman of the Turanian host.”
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بیت #18966
جهاندیده و کارکرده دو مرد / برفتند و جستند جای نبرد
“Two experienced and battle-tested warriors rode forth, seeking a fitting place to clash in combat.”
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بیت #18967
به نیزه بگشتند و بشکست پست / کمان برگرفتند هر دو به دست
“They circled with spears until the shafts snapped low; then both seized their bows in hand.”
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بیت #18968
ببارید تیر از کمان سران / به روی اندر آورده کرگ اسپران
“Arrows rained down from the chieftains' bows, as they pulled rhinoceros-hide shields up over their faces.”
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بیت #18969
همی تیر بارید همچون تگرگ / بر آن اسپر کرگ و بر ترک و ترگ
“Arrows showered relentless as hail upon their shields of rhinoceros hide, their helmets, and their armor.”
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بیت #18970
یکی تیر گرگین بزد بر سرش / که بردوخت با ترگ رومی برش
“Then Gurgin struck a shaft straight at his head, pinning his helmet of Roman steel down into his chest.”
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بیت #18971
بلرزید بر زین ز سختی سوار / یکی تیر دیگر بزد نامدار
“The Turanian champion shook upon his saddle from the mighty blow; straightway the renowned Gurgin struck him with a second arrow.”
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بیت #18972
فرود آمد از باره گرگین چو گرد / سر اندریمان ز تن دور کرد
“Swift as a dust-cloud, Gurgin leaped down from his charger and severed Andariman's head from his neck.”
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بیت #18974
به فتراک بربست و خود برنشست / نوند سوار نبرده به دست
“He bound the severed head to his saddle-bow, remounted his steed, and took the swift charger of the fallen warrior by the reins.”
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بیت #18975
بر آن تند بالا برآمد دمان / همیدون به بازو به زه بر کمان
“He ascended the steep height furiously, bow strung and ready upon his arm.”
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بیت #18976
چو پیروز برگشت مرد از نبرد / درفش دلفروز بر پای کرد
“Having returned victorious from the field of battle, the hero raised high his radiant banner atop the hill.”
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بیت #18978
چو طوس و چو گودرز و گیو دلیر / چو گرگین و بیژن چو رهام شیر
“Champions such as Tus, brave Goudarz, bold Giev, Gorgin, Bizhan, and Rohham the lion-hearted.”
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بیت #22005