Epic Lore & Biography

The Turanian warrior captured by Esfandiyar to serve as his forced guide through the deadly Seven Trials. His name is referenced by the disguised merchant when speaking of news from Iran.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

یکی ترک بد نام او گرگسار / گذشته بروبر بسی روزگار

“There was a Turk named Gorgsar, full of years and seasoned by time.”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Defiant Message and the Massive Turanian Invasion بیت #23815

دگر دست را داد بر گرگسار / بدادش سوار گزین صدهزار

“The other wing he assigned to Gorgsar, placing a hundred thousand elite riders under him.”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Narrative: The Array of the Iranian and Turanian Armies بیت #23994

یکی ترک بد نام او گرگسار / ز لشکر بیامد بر شهریار

“A certain Turk named Gorgsar came forth from the host before the King,”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24935

بدو گفت کای شاه ترکان چین / به یک تن مزن خویشتن بر زمین

“And said: 'O King of the Turks of Chin, cast not thyself down single-handed!'”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24936

سپاهی همه خسته و کوفته / گریزان و بخت اندر آشوفته

“'The army is weary and broken, fleeing in confusion with disturbed fortune!'”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24937

پسر کوفته سوخته شهریار / بیاری که آمد جز اسفندیار

“'Sons are slain, the King is burning with grief; yet who has come to their aid save Esfandiyar?'”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24938

چو ارجاسپ آن دید با گرگسار / چنین گفت کز لشکر بی‌شمار

“When Arjasp beheld this alongside Gorgsar, he said, 'Of our host beyond counting,”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24982

ز گفتار او تیز شد گرگسار / بیامد به پیش صف کارزار

“Stung by these words, Gorgsar grew fierce and rode forth to the front line of combat.”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24985

ز زین اندر آویخت اسفندیار / بدان تا گمانی برد گرگسار

“Esfandiyar feigned collapse from his saddle, so that Gorgsar might believe”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24988

به نام جهان‌آفرین کردگار / بینداخت بر گردن گرگسار

“Invoking the name of the Creator of the World, he cast it over Gorgsar's neck.”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #24992

به ارجاسپ گفتند کاسفندیار / به رزم اندرون بود با گرگسار

“They answered Arjasp, 'Esfandiyar was engaged in fierce battle against Gorgsar;”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #25004

به هشتم به جا آمد اسفندیار / بیامد به درگاه او گرگسار

“On the eighth day, Esfandiyar took his place, and Gargasar was brought before his throne.”

Goshtasp • The Liberation of Esfandiyar, the Rout of Arjasp, and the Capture of Gorgsar بیت #25028

ز رویین دژ و کار اسفندیار / ز راه و ز آموزش گرگسار

“Of the Fortress of Brass and the deeds of Esfandiyar, of the road and the teachings of Gorgsar.”

7esfandyar • The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar: The Interrogation of Gorgsar and the Slaughter of the Monstrous Wolves بیت #25085

وز آن پس بفرمود تا گرگسار / شود داغ دل پیش اسفندیار

“And thereafter he ordered that Gorgsar be brought before Esfandiyar, heavy-hearted in his bonds.”

7esfandyar • The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar: The Interrogation of Gorgsar and the Slaughter of the Monstrous Wolves بیت #25091

بفرمود تا جام زرین چهار / دمادم ببستند بر گرگسار

“He ordered four golden goblets of wine to be served to Gorgsar one after another.”

7esfandyar • The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar: The Interrogation of Gorgsar and the Slaughter of the Monstrous Wolves بیت #25092

چنین داد پاسخ ورا گرگسار / که ای نامور فرخ اسفندیار

“Thus Gorgsar made answer to him: 'O renowned and glorious Esfandiyar!”

7esfandyar • The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar: The Interrogation of Gorgsar and the Slaughter of the Monstrous Wolves بیت #25099

چنین داد پاسخ ورا گرگسار / که ای شیردل خسرو شهریار

“Thus Gorgsar answered him: 'O lion-hearted sovereign king!”

7esfandyar • The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar: The Interrogation of Gorgsar and the Slaughter of the Monstrous Wolves بیت #25104

بدو گفت ما را جز این راه نیست / به گیتی به از راه کوتاه نیست

“Then he said to Gorgsar: 'We have no path but this; in all the world there is no better way than the short one.'”

7esfandyar • The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar: The Interrogation of Gorgsar and the Slaughter of the Monstrous Wolves بیت #25120

چنین گفت با نامور گرگسار / که این هفتخوان هرگز ای شهریار

“Thus spoke Gorgsar to the renowned prince: 'O King, through this Seven-Stage path no man ever passed,”

7esfandyar • The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar: The Interrogation of Gorgsar and the Slaughter of the Monstrous Wolves بیت #25121

چنین داد پاسخ ورا گرگسار / که ای نامور مرد ناباک دار

“Thus Gorgsar made answer to him: 'O fearless champion!”

7esfandyar • The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar: The Interrogation of Gorgsar and the Slaughter of the Monstrous Wolves بیت #25125

بدو گفت لشکر به آیین بدار / همی پیچم از گفتهٔ گرگسار

“He said to him, 'Keep the army in order, for my mind is troubled by the words of Gorgsar.'”

7esfandyar • The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar: The Interrogation of Gorgsar and the Slaughter of the Monstrous Wolves بیت #25136

غم آمد همه بهرهٔ گرگسار / ز گرگان جنگی و اسفندیار

“Sorrows fell entirely upon Gorgsar's share, from the warlike wolves and the heroic Esfandiyar.”

7esfandyar • The Second Stage of Esfandiyar: The Warning of Gorgsar and Slaying of the Lions بیت #25158

بفرمود تا بسته را پیش اوی / ببردند لرزان و پرآب روی

“The prince commanded the bound prisoner to be brought before him, trembling and tearful.”

7esfandyar • The Second Stage of Esfandiyar: The Warning of Gorgsar and Slaying of the Lions بیت #25160

چنین گفت با نامور گرگسار / که ای نامور شیردل شهریار

“Thus spoke Gorgsar to the renowned prince: 'O famous and lion-hearted king,'”

7esfandyar • The Second Stage of Esfandiyar: The Warning of Gorgsar and Slaying of the Lions بیت #25162

بخندید روشن‌دل اسفندیار / بدو گفت کای ترک ناسازگار

“Bright-hearted Esfandiyar laughed and said to him: 'O hostile Turk,'”

7esfandyar • The Second Stage of Esfandiyar: The Warning of Gorgsar and Slaying of the Lions بیت #25165

بفرمود تا پیش او گرگسار / بیامد بداندیش و بد روزگار

“He commanded that Gurgsar be brought before him—that ill-wishing, ill-fated captive.”

7esfandyar • The Third Trial of Esfandiyar: Gurgsar's Warning and Slaying the Dragon with the Bladed Chariot بیت #25185

سه جام می لعل فامش بداد / چو آهرمن از جام می گشت شاد

“He gave him three goblets of ruby wine, and like Ahriman, the captive grew merry from the wine.”

7esfandyar • The Third Trial of Esfandiyar: Gurgsar's Warning and Slaying the Dragon with the Bladed Chariot بیت #25186

بدو گفت کای مرد بدبخت خوار / که فردا چه پیش آورد روزگار

“He said to him: 'O wretched and wretched man, what shall fate bring forth tomorrow?'”

7esfandyar • The Third Trial of Esfandiyar: Gurgsar's Warning and Slaying the Dragon with the Bladed Chariot بیت #25187

بدو گفت کای شاه برتر منش / ز تو دور بادا بد بدکنش

“He replied: 'O high-minded king, may evil be far from thee and thy evil-wishing foes!”

7esfandyar • The Third Trial of Esfandiyar: Gurgsar's Warning and Slaying the Dragon with the Bladed Chariot بیت #25188

از آن کار پر درد شد گرگسار / کجا زنده شد مرده اسفندیار

“Gurgsar became filled with painful sorrow when Esfandiyar returned alive from the dead.”

7esfandyar • The Fourth Stage: The Sorceress of the Enchanted Grove and the Sacred Chain of Zoroaster بیت #25234

بفرمود تا داغ دل گرگسار / بیامد نوان پیش اسفندیار

“He commanded that the heart-broken Gurgsar be brought groaning before him.”

7esfandyar • The Fourth Stage: The Sorceress of the Enchanted Grove and the Sacred Chain of Zoroaster بیت #25237

می خسروانی سه جامش بداد / بخندید و زآن اژدها کرد یاد

“He gave him three goblets of royal wine, laughed, and recalled his fight with the dragon.”

7esfandyar • The Fourth Stage: The Sorceress of the Enchanted Grove and the Sacred Chain of Zoroaster بیت #25238

بدو گفت کای بد تن بی‌بها / ببین این دم آهنج نر اژدها

“He said to him: 'O worthless villain, behold now this male, breath-snatching dragon!'”

7esfandyar • The Fourth Stage: The Sorceress of the Enchanted Grove and the Sacred Chain of Zoroaster بیت #25239

بدو گفت کای شاه پیروزگر / همی یابی از اختر نیک بر

“Gurgsar replied: 'O victorious king, you reap fine fruit from a fortunate star.'”

7esfandyar • The Fourth Stage: The Sorceress of the Enchanted Grove and the Sacred Chain of Zoroaster بیت #25241

یکی آتش از تارک گرگسار / برآمد ز پیکار اسفندیار

“A fire flared up from Gurgsar's crown upon beholding the prowess of Esfandiyar in battle.”

7esfandyar • The Fourth Stage: The Sorceress of the Enchanted Grove and the Sacred Chain of Zoroaster بیت #25291

به دژخیم فرمود پس شهریار / که آرند بدبخت را بسته خوار

“Then the prince commanded the executioner to bring forth the ill-fated captive in wretched bonds.”

7esfandyar • The Fifth Stage: Esfandiyar Slays the Simorgh بیت #25294

ببردند پیش یل اسفندیار / چو دیدار او دید پس شهریار

“They brought him before the brave Esfandiyar, and when the prince looked upon him...”

7esfandyar • The Fifth Stage: Esfandiyar Slays the Simorgh بیت #25295

سه جام می خسروانیش داد / ببد گرگسار از می لعل شاد

“He granted him three goblets of royal wine, and Gurgsar grew merry from the ruby liquor.”

7esfandyar • The Fifth Stage: Esfandiyar Slays the Simorgh بیت #25296

بدو گفت کای ترک برگشته بخت / سر پیر جادو ببین از درخت

“He said to him: 'O ill-starred Turk, behold the head of the old sorceress hanging from the tree!'”

7esfandyar • The Fifth Stage: Esfandiyar Slays the Simorgh بیت #25297

دگر منزل اکنون چه بینم شگفت / کز این جادو اندازه باید گرفت

“'Now tell me what marvel awaits at the next stage, that I may take measure of it from this slain witch.'”

7esfandyar • The Fifth Stage: Esfandiyar Slays the Simorgh بیت #25299