Epic Lore & Biography

Queen of Iran, daughter and wife of Bahman Ardashir and mother of Darab, who ruled Iran with wisdom for years before relinquishing the crown to her son Darab.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (13)

ز درگاه پرده فروهشت شاه / به یک هفته کس را ندادند راه

“The King lowered the court's curtain, and for a full week, no one was granted admittance.”

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جهاندار زرین یکی تخت کرد / دو کرسی ز پیروزه و لاژورد

“The ruler of the world prepared a golden throne, flanked by two chairs of turquoise and lapis lazuli.”

Homa • The Coronation of Darab by Homay, Unveiling of Lineage, and the Reward of the Washerman بیت #28410

نشسته ستاره‌شمر پیش شاه / ز اختر همی کرد روزی نگاه

“The astrologer sat before the ruler, scanning the stars to find an auspicious day.”

Homa • The Coronation of Darab by Homay, Unveiling of Lineage, and the Reward of the Washerman بیت #28413

به شهریور بهمن از بامداد / جهاندار داراب را بار داد

“At dawn on the day of Shahrivar in the month of Bahman, the world-possessor granted audience to Darab.”

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یکی جام پر سرخ یاقوت کرد / یکی دیگری پر ز یاقوت زرد

“She filled one goblet with deep red rubies, and another with shining yellow rubies.”

Homa • The Coronation of Darab by Homay, Unveiling of Lineage, and the Reward of the Washerman بیت #28415

چو آمد به نزدیک ایوان فراز / همای آمد از دور و بردش نماز

“As Darab drew near the palace, Homay came from afar and bowed low in reverence before him.”

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برافشاند آن گوهر شاهوار / فرو ریخت از دیده خون برکنار

“She showered those royal gems upon him, while tears of blood poured down her cheeks.”

Homa • The Coronation of Darab by Homay, Unveiling of Lineage, and the Reward of the Washerman بیت #28417

پسر را گرفت اندر آغوش تنگ / ببوسید و ببسود رویش به چنگ

“She clasped her son tightly in a warm embrace, kissing his face and touching it affectionately.”

Homa • The Coronation of Darab by Homay, Unveiling of Lineage, and the Reward of the Washerman بیت #28418

چو داراب بر تخت شاهی نشست / همای آمد و تاج شاهی به دست

“As Darab took his seat upon the royal throne, Homay approached holding the crown of kingship in her hands.”

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چو از تاج دارا فروزش گرفت / هما اندران کار پوزش گرفت

“As the crown reflected its luster upon Darab, Homay began to offer her humble apologies for past events.”

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برو آفرین کرد فرخ همای / که تا جای باشد تو بادی به جای

“Blessed Homay praised him, praying: 'So long as the world endures, may you stand firm in your domain.'”

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بگفت آنک اندر نهان کرده بود / ازان کرده بسیار غم خورده بود

“She then revealed that which she had kept hidden, over which she had suffered long and bitter grief.”

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همای آن زمان گفت با موبدان / که ای نامور باگهر بخردان

“Homay then addressed the Mobads, saying: 'O noble and wise elders of pure lineage...'”

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