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Hirbad

human hero Origin / Domain: Royal Palace of Kavus Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

The wise, pure-hearted chamberlain and keeper of the keys to King Kavus's inner palace (shabestan). Trusted by the king, he led Prince Siyavash into the women's quarters upon royal order.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (5)

یکی مرد بد نام او هیربد / زدوده دل و مغز و رایش ز بد

“There was a eunuch chamberlain named Hirbad, whose heart, mind, and intellect were cleansed of all evil.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7360

چو پردخته شد هیربد را بخواند / سخنهای شایسته چندی براند

“When he was finished, he summoned the Hirbad and addressed him with appropriate words.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7368

سیاووش را گفت با او برو / بیارای دل را به دیدار نو

“He said to Siyavash, "Go with him, and delight thy heart with new encounters."”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7369

برفتند هر دو به یک جا به هم / روان شادمان و تهی دل ز غم

“So both went together to the place, with joyful spirits and hearts free of sorrow.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7370

چو برداشت پرده ز در هیربد / سیاوش همی بود ترسان ز بد

“As Hirbad raised the curtain from the threshold, Siyavash was filled with dread of coming evil.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7371

Hirbad

Epic Lore & Biography

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (5)

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