Epic Lore & Biography

A Roman village elder and guide who led Gushtasp to the haunts of the wolf and the dragon of Saqila. He witnessed Gushtasp's heroic feats and later testified before Caesar, verifying that Gushtasp was the true beast-slayer.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

یکی پیرسر بود هیشوی نام / جوانمرد و بیدار و با رای و کام

“There was an aged mariner named Hishoy, a noble, alert man of sound judgment and good heart.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil بیت #22775

برو آفرین کرد گشتاسپ و گفت / که با جان پاکت خرد باد جفت

“Goshtasp praised him, saying, 'May wisdom ever be paired with thy pure spirit!'”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil بیت #22776

چنین گفت شایسته‌ای تاج را / و یا جوشن و تیغ و تاراج را

“The mariner replied, 'Thou seemest suited rather for a royal crown, or for chainmail, blade, and spoils!'”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil بیت #22779

کنون راز بگشای و با من بگوی / ازین سان به دریا گذشتن مجوی

“'Now reveal thy secret and speak to me; seek not to cross the sea under such a guise.'”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil بیت #22780

مرا هدیه باید اگر گفت راست / ترا رای و راه دبیری کجاست

“'I require a token gift if thy words be true; for where in thee lie the ways of a mere scribe?'”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil بیت #22781

ز هیشوی بشنید گشتاسپ گفت / که از تو مرا نیست چیزی نهفت

“Goshtasp heard Hishoy and said, 'From thee I have nothing to conceal.'”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil بیت #22782

ز دینار لختی به هیشوی داد / ازان هدیه شد مرد گیرنده شاد

“He gave a portion of his gold dinars to Hishoy, and the ferryman was gladdened by the gift.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil بیت #22784

ز کشتی سبک بادبان برکشید / جهانجوی را سوی قیصر کشید

“Swiftly he hoisted the sails of the boat, conveying the world-seeker toward the realm of Caesar.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Arrival in Rum: Rejections at Court and the Shattered Anvil بیت #22785

چنان بد که روزی ز نخچیرگاه / مر او را به هیشوی بر بود راه

“It so happened one day, returning from the hunting ground, his path led him to Hishoy.”

Lohrasp • The Marriage of Goshtasp and Katayoun: Exile, Poverty, and Friendship with Hishoy بیت #22920

همه هرچ بود از بزرگان و خرد / هم از راه نزدیک هیشوی برد

“Whatever he had hunted, whether large or small, he brought along the road to Hishoy.”

Lohrasp • The Marriage of Goshtasp and Katayoun: Exile, Poverty, and Friendship with Hishoy بیت #22922

چو هیشو بدیدش بیامد دوان / پذیره شدش شاد و روشن‌روان

“When Hishoy saw him, he ran out to meet him, joyful and bright of soul.”

Lohrasp • The Marriage of Goshtasp and Katayoun: Exile, Poverty, and Friendship with Hishoy بیت #22923

چو گشتاسپ هیشوی را دوست کرد / به دانش ورا چون تن و پوست کرد

“Thus Goshtasp befriended Hishoy, binding him in friendship like body and soul.”

Lohrasp • The Marriage of Goshtasp and Katayoun: Exile, Poverty, and Friendship with Hishoy بیت #22926

چو رفتی به نخچیر آهو ز شهر / به ره بر به هیشوی دادی دو بهر

“Whenever he went hunting gazelles from the city, he gave two shares to Hishoy along the way.”

Lohrasp • The Marriage of Goshtasp and Katayoun: Exile, Poverty, and Friendship with Hishoy بیت #22927

ز هیشوی و آن مهتر نامجوی / که هر سه به روی اندر آرند روی

“He knew of Hishoy and that famed hero, and how the three of them had crossed paths.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22955

بیامد به نزدیک هیشوی تفت / سراسر بگفت آن سخنها که رفت

“He went swiftly to Hishoy and recounted all that had transpired.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22956

وزان اختر فیلسوفان روم / شگفتی که آید بدان مرز و بوم

“He spoke of the star-charts of Roman philosophers and the wonder destined for that land.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22957

بدو گفت هیشوی کامروز شاد / بر ما همی باش با مهر و داد

“Hishoy said to him: 'Stay with us today in joy, friendship, and fairness.'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22958

که این مرد کز وی تو دادی نشان / یکی نامداریست از سرکشان

“'For this man whom you described is indeed a glorious champion among fierce warriors.'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22959

یکی دی نیامد به نزدیک من / که خرم شدی جان تاریک من

“'Just yesterday he came to my dwelling, bringing light and joy to my dark soul.'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22961

می و رود آورد با بوی و رنگ / نشستند با جام زرین به چنگ

“Hishoy brought wine and harps full of scent and color, and they sat with golden goblets in hand.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22963

چو هیشوی و میرین بدیدند گرد / پذیره شدندش به دشت نبرد

“When Hishoy and Mirin saw the dust cloud, they went out to welcome him on the plain.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22965

چو میرین بدیدش به هیشوی گفت / که این را به گیتی کسی نیست جفت

“When Mirin beheld him, he said to Hishoy: 'No one in all the world is this man's match!'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22966

چو گشتاسپ تنگ آمد این هر دو مرد / پیاده ببودند ز اسپ نبرد

“As Goshtasp drew near, both men dismounted from their warhorses in reverence.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22969

نشستی نو آراست بر پیش آب / یکی خوان نو ساخت اندر شتاب

“They prepared a fresh feast beside the water and laid out a bountiful table in haste.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22970

می آورد با میگساران نو / نشستی نو آیین و یاران نو

“They served wine with new cupbearers, establishing a grand banquet with new companions.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22971

چو رخ لعل گشت از می لعل فام / به گشتاسپ هیشوی گفت ای همام

“When their cheeks flushed red with ruby wine, Hishoy addressed Goshtasp, saying: 'O noble prince!'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22972

مرا بر زمین دوست خوانی همی / جز از من کسی را ندانی همی

“'You call me your friend on this earth, and know no other protector here.'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22973

کنون سوی من کرد میرین پناه / یکی نامدارست با دستگاه

“'Now Mirin has sought my aid; he is an illustrious nobleman of great power and rank.'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22974

چنین گفت هیشوی کاین پیر گرگ / همی برتر است از هیونی سترگ

“Hishoy replied, 'This ancient wolf is even larger than a gigantic elephant.'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22988

جهانجوی میرین ز ایوان برفت / بیامد به نزدیک هیشوی تفت

“The ambitious Mirin left his palace and came swiftly to Hishoy.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #23000

ز نخچیر گشتاسپ زانسو کشید / نگه کرد هیشوی و اورا بدید

“Goshtasp was returning from the hunt on the other side; Hishoy looked and spotted him.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #23001

دگر چیز بخشید هیشوی را / بیاراست جان جهانجوی را

“The remaining treasures he granted to Hishoy, brightening the heart of the ambitious prince.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #23004

همی رفت هیشوی با او به راه / جهانجوی میرین فریاد خواه

“Hishoy rode beside him on the path, while the ambitious Mirin followed, pleading for aid.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #23007

چو نزدیک شد بیشه و جای گرگ / بپیچید میرین و مرد سترگ

“When the thicket and the wolf’s lair drew near, Mirin and the mighty man (Hishoy) turned away in fear.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp Slays the Forest Dragon-Wolf and the Deceit of Mirin بیت #23009

وزو بازگشتند هر دو به‌درد / پر از خون دل و دیده پر آب زرد

“And both turned back in anguish, their hearts full of blood and their eyes brimming with pale tears.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp Slays the Forest Dragon-Wolf and the Deceit of Mirin بیت #23011

چنین گفت هیشوی کان سرفراز / دلیرست و دانا و هم رزمساز

“Hishoy said, 'That noble hero is brave, wise, and skilled in war;”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp Slays the Forest Dragon-Wolf and the Deceit of Mirin بیت #23012

بر آب هیشوی و میرین به درد / نشسته زبان‌ها پر از یاد کرد

“Beside the water sat Hishoy and Mirin in sorrow, their tongues filled with memories of him.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp Slays the Forest Dragon-Wolf and the Deceit of Mirin بیت #23041

چو دیدنش از جای برخاستند / به زاری خروشیدن آراستند

“When they saw him, they sprang to their feet, letting out loud cries of astonishment and emotion.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp Slays the Forest Dragon-Wolf and the Deceit of Mirin بیت #23045

چو ز ایدر به رفتن نهی روی را / هم آواز کن پیش هیشوی را

“'Whenever thou art resolved to go, first summon Hishoy to thy presence,'”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp Slays the Forest Dragon-Wolf and the Deceit of Mirin بیت #23076

چو قرطاس را جامهٔ خامه کرد / به هیشوی میرین یکی نامه کرد

“When paper was clothed in penmanship, Mirin penned a letter to Hishway,”

Lohrasp • Ahern's Quest for Caesar's Daughter and the Dragon of Mount Saqila بیت #23135