Iranian commander and advisor consulted by Bahram Gur during the initial war preparations.
به گستهم و طوس آمد این آگهی / که تیره شد آن فر شاهنشهی
“Tidings came to Gustaham and Tus that the majestic glory of the King of Kings had been darkened.”
Nozar • Mourning for Nowzar, the Rescue of Captives by Aghriras and Kashvad, and Their Return to Zabulistan
بیت #4047
اگر داردی طوس و گستهم فر / سپاه است و گردان بسیار مر
“'Though Tus and Gustahm possess royal aura, and there are innumerable heroes in the army,”
Zutahmasb • The Coronation of Zoo, the Great Drought, and the Peace between Iran and Turan
بیت #4144
هنوز آن زمان گستهم خرد بود / به خردی گراینده و گرد بود
“At that time, Gostaham was still young, small of stature yet brave and warrior-like.”
Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress
بیت #6305
یکی خواهرش بود گرد و سوار / بداندیش و گردنکش و نامدار
“He had a sister, brave and a skilled knight, proud, hostile to foes, and renowned.”
Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress
بیت #6306
ورانام گستهم گژدهم خوان / که لرزان بود پیل ازو ز استخوان
“'His name is Gustahm, son of Gazhdaham, whose terrifying force makes elephants tremble to their bone.'”
Forood • The Golden Host on the Crest and the Identification of the Banners
بیت #11478
وزآنجا بیامد دلی پر ز غم / سری پر ز کینه بر گستهم
“From there he came with a heart full of grief and a head full of vengeance unto Gostaham,”
Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid
بیت #11731
چنین داد پاسخ که این نیست روی / ابر خیره گرد بلاها مپوی
“Gostaham answered him: 'This is not the proper path; do not seek after calamity in vain.'”
Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid
بیت #11735
بدو گفت پس گستهم راه نیست / خرد خود از این تیزی آگاه نیست
“Then Gustaham said to him, "This is no proper path; wisdom itself does not approve of such rash impetuosity."”
Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid
بیت #11743
چنین داد پاسخ بدو گستهم / که مویی نخواهم ز تو بیش و کم
“Thus Gustaham answered him, "I wish not a hair's breath of harm or lack upon thee."”
Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid
بیت #11748
فرستاد و مر گستهم را بخواند / بسی داستانهای نیکو براند
“He sent word and summoned Gustaham, imparting to him many noble tales and wise counsels.”
Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid
بیت #11756
بیاورد گستهم درع نبرد / بپوشید بیژن بکردار گرد
“Gustaham brought the battle mail, and Bijan donned it like a valiant knight.”
Forood • Forud Strikes Giv’s Charger, Giv Strikes Bijan with the Whip, and Bijan Rides to Mount Sepid
بیت #11758
چو شیدوش و رهام و گستهم و گیو / زره‌دار خراد و برزین نیو
“Yet Sheydoush, Rohham, Gostaham, and Giv, alongside armored Khorrad and brave Barzin...”
Kamoos • The Darkness of the Battlefield and Tus's Foreboding
بیت #12944
درفش خجسته بگستهم داد / بسی پند و اندرزها کرد یاد
“He gave the blessed flag to Gostaham, bestowing upon him countless counsels and solemn warnings.”
Kamoos • Piran's Arrival at Mount Hamavon, the Verbal Clash with Tous, and the Iranian Strategy for a Night Assault
بیت #13182
ز شیدوش، وز بیژن گستهم / بسی یاد کردند بر بیش و کم
“They spoke much of Shidoush, Bizhan, and Gostaham, recalling them in their hour of need.”
Kamoos • The Night Battle of Tus, Gev, and Houman, and the Call for Rostam's Aid
بیت #13213
چنین گفت شیدوش و گستهم شیر / که شد کار پیکار سالار دیر
“Shidoush and Gostaham the lion said: 'The commander's battle has drawn on too long.'”
Kamoos • The Night Battle of Tus, Gev, and Houman, and the Call for Rostam's Aid
بیت #13219
بدان دژ فرستاد با گستهم / دو گرد خردمند با اوبهم
“He sent them to that fort with Gustaham, / Two wise and valiant heroes, free of qualm.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15054
چو گستهم گیتی بران گونه دید / جهان در کف دیو وارونه دید
“When Gustaham beheld the world in plight, / Trapped in the grasp of demonic night,”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15058
ببیژن چنین گفت گستهم زود / که لختی عنانت بباید بسود
“To Bizhan Gustaham spoke out in haste: / 'Restrain thy rein, no moment is to waste!”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15064
وزان پس چو گودرز و چون طوس و گیو / چو گستهم و شیدوش و فرهاد نیو
“Thereupon, chieftains like Goudarz, Tous, and Gev, alongside Gostahm, Sheydoush, and the brave Farhad,”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15128
طلایه گرازست با گستهم / که با بیژن گیو باشد بهم
“Formed the vanguard with Goraz and Gostaham, joined side by side with Giv's son, Bijan.”
Khaghan • The Fall of Fortress Bidad, Kafur's Slain, and Afrasiab's Summons to Puladvand
بیت #15233
چو گودرز و چون رستم و گستهم / چو برزین گرشاسپ از تخم جم
“Champions such as Goudarz, Rostam, Gustahm, and Barzin Garshasp of the seed of Jamshid;”
Akvan • The Tale of Akvan Div
بیت #15533
چو گرگین و چون زنگهٔ شاوران / دگر گستهم شیر جنگ آوران
“Heroes like Gurgin and Zangeh, son of Shavaran, along with Gostaham, that lion of brave fighters.”
Bizhan • Gorgin's Plea, Khosrow's Pardon, and the Secret Strategy for Turan
بیت #16589
ابر میمنه اشکش و گستهم / سواران بسیار با او بهم
“Upon the right wing were Ashkash and Gustaham, with many horsemen alongside them.”
Bizhan • Afrasiab's Campaign against Rostam, the Battle Array, and the Flight of the Turanian King
بیت #16889
وگر تو نیابی مگر گستهم / بیاید دمان با فروهل به هم
“And if not you, let Gustahm come charging together with Frohel,”
12rokh • Houman's Bold Defiance, the Fall of the Four Guards, and the Commander's Shame
بیت #17491
زمین را ببوسید و کرد آفرین / سپاهت بی‌آزار گفتا ببین
“He kissed the ground, offered praises, and said, 'Behold, your army remains unscathed.'”
12rokh • The Fall of Piran: Mourning in Turan and the Seeking of Quarter
بیت #19090
چنانچون سپردی سپردم به هم / در این بود گودرز با گستهم
“'Just as you entrusted them to me, I have delivered them whole.' While Goudarz and Gostahm spoke thus,”
12rokh • The Fall of Piran: Mourning in Turan and the Seeking of Quarter
بیت #19091
ندادند پاسخ جز از گستهم / که بود اندر آورد شیر دژم
“None returned an answer save Gustaham, who in the arena of battle was like a furious lion.”
12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve
بیت #19195
بپوشید گستهم درع نبرد / ز گردان که را دید پدرود کرد
“Gustaham donned his coat of mail and bade farewell to whichever hero he encountered.”
12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve
بیت #19203
همی گفت لشکر همه سر به سر / که گستهم را ز این بد آید به سر
“The army whispered amongst themselves from man to man: "Surely disaster will overtake Gustaham on this quest."”
12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve
بیت #19205