Epic Lore & Biography

Houman was the valiant and proud brother of Piran Viseh, one of Turan's premier champions. During the conflict of Davazdah Rokh at Mount Gonabad, Houman rode out to challenge the Iranian host. He was slain in single combat by Bizhan, son of Giv, a tragic blow that shattered Turanian warrior morale and precipitated their downfall.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

ده و دو هزار از دلیران گرد / چو هومان و مر بارمان را سپرد

“He entrusted twelve thousand valiant warriors to commanders like Houman and Barman.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6280

برفتند بیدار دو پهلوان / به نزدیک سهراب روشن‌روان

“The two vigilant warlords set forth, riding to meet the radiant-souled Sohrab.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6286

به توران چو هومان و چون بارمان / دلیر و سپهبد نبد بی‌گمان

“'In Touran, none are as brave and noble as Houman and Barman.'”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6293

فرستادم اینک به فرمان تو / که باشند یک چند مهمان تو

“'I have sent them under your command to be your guests for a while.'”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6294

به سهراب آگاهی آمد ز راه / ز هومان و از بارمان و سپاه

“Sohrab received word from the road of Houman, Barman, and the approaching army.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6297

چو هومان ورا دید با یال و کفت / فروماند هومان ازو در شگفت

“When Houman saw his broad chest and stature, he was lost in utter wonder.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6299

بدو داد پس نامهٔ شهریار / ابا هدیه و اسپ و استر به بار

“He delivered the monarch's letter, together with gifts, horses, and laden mules.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6300

ببستش ببند آنگهی رزمجوی / به نزدیک هومان فرستاد اوی

“Then the warrior bound him in fetters and sent him away to Houman.”

Sohrab • Afrasiab’s Plot, the Mission of Houman and Barman, and the Capture of Hajir at the White Fortress بیت #6324

به انگشت لشکر به هومان نمود / سپاهی که آن را کرانه نبود

“He pointed out to Human the boundlessness of the approaching army.”

Sohrab • The Arrival of Kavus's Host, Human's Dread, and Sohrab's Carefree Feasting بیت #6597

چو هومان ز دور آن سپه را بدید / دلش گشت پربیم و دم درکشید

“When Human saw that distant army, his heart swelled with fear and he held his breath.”

Sohrab • The Arrival of Kavus's Host, Human's Dread, and Sohrab's Carefree Feasting بیت #6598

به هومان چنین گفت سهراب گرد / که اندیشه از دل بباید سترد

“Sohrab the valiant said to Human: 'You must wipe all anxiety from your heart.'”

Sohrab • The Arrival of Kavus's Host, Human's Dread, and Sohrab's Carefree Feasting بیت #6599

به دیگر چو هومان سوار دلیر / دگر بارمان نام‌بُردار شیر

“And on the other side Human, the brave knight, and Barman, the renowned lion-hearted hero,”

Sohrab • Rostam's Night Infiltration into Sohrab's Feast and the Killing of Zhande-Razm بیت #6617

به هومان چنین گفت کامروز هور / برآمد جهان کرد پر چنگ و شور

“He spoke thus to Houman: 'Today when the sun rose, it filled the world with turmoil and violent clamor.'”

Sohrab • The Eve of Fate: Rostam's Report and Last Will to Zourareh بیت #6879

بدو گفت هومان که فرمان شاه / چنان بد کز ایدر نجنبد سپاه

“Houman answered him: 'The king's command was that the army should not stir from this place.'”

Sohrab • The Eve of Fate: Rostam's Report and Last Will to Zourareh بیت #6881

به هومان چنین گفت کاین شیرمرد / که با من همی‌گردد اندر نبرد

“He spoke thus to Houman: 'This lion-hearted man who battles against me in the field—”

Sohrab • Sohrab's Plea for Peace, the Deception of Custom, and Rostam's Escape from Death بیت #6946

بدو گفت هومان که در کارزار / رسیدست رستم به من اند بار

“Houman said to him: 'I have met Rostam in battle several times before.'”

Sohrab • Sohrab's Plea for Peace, the Deception of Custom, and Rostam's Escape from Death بیت #6952

همی دیر شد تا که هومان چو گرد / بیامد بپرسیدش از هم نبرد

“A long time elapsed until Human rode up like dust and asked him of his adversary.”

Sohrab • Sohrab's Plea for Peace, the Deception of Custom, and Rostam's Escape from Death بیت #6992

به هومان بگفت آن کجا رفته بود / سخن هرچه رستم بدو گفته بود

“Sohrab recounted to Human all that had occurred, and every word that Rostam had told him.”

Sohrab • Sohrab's Plea for Peace, the Deception of Custom, and Rostam's Escape from Death بیت #6993

بدو گفت هومان گرد ای جوان / به سیری رسیدی همانا ز جان

“The warrior Human said to him, 'O youth! Truly, you must be weary of your own life!'”

Sohrab • Sohrab's Plea for Peace, the Deception of Custom, and Rostam's Escape from Death بیت #6994

بدو گفت رستم که او خود گذشت / نشستست هومان درین پهن دشت

“Rostam replied to him, 'He himself has now passed away; yet Human still sits stationed in this vast plain.'”

Sohrab • Rostam's Bitter Lamentation, the Burning of the Pavilions, and Kavus's Forgiveness of Turan بیت #7154

نگه کرد هومان بدید از کران / به گردن برآورد گرز گران

“Houman looked from the flank and saw the danger; he raised a heavy mace high above his shoulder.”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King بیت #10071

برآشفت گردافگن تاج‌بخش / به دنبال هومان برانگیخت رخش

“Enraged, the crown-bestowing champion urged Rakhsh in swift pursuit of Houman.”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King بیت #10074

بتازید چندی و چندی شتافت / زمانه بدش مانده او را نیافت

“He galloped and pressed hard for a time, but fate decreed that he could not catch him.”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King بیت #10075

عمودی که کوبنده هومان بود / تو آهن مخوانش که موم آن بود

“'The mace that Houman struck with—call it not iron, for against my body it was soft as wax!'”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Mourning for Surkheh, the Fall of Pilsam, and the Flight of the King بیت #10089

به هومان بفرمود کاندر شتاب / عنان را بکش تا لب رود آب

“He commanded Houman: 'Hasten and pull your reins toward the riverbank...'”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Furious Pursuit and the Miraculous Crossing of the Jayhun بیت #10629

بدو گفت هومان که ای شهریار / براندیش و آتش مکن در کنار

“Human counselled him: 'O King! Reflect wisely, and do not kindle a fire at your own side!'”

Siavosh • Afrasiab's Furious Pursuit and the Miraculous Crossing of the Jayhun بیت #10691

وزان روی هومان بکردار کوه / بیاورد لشکر همه همگروه

“And on the other side, Houman, like a mighty mountain, brought his army together in full force.”

Kamoos • The Darkness of the Battlefield and Tus's Foreboding بیت #12947

چو گودرز و پیران و هومان و طوس / نبد هیچ پیدا درنگ و فسوس

“While Goudarz, Piran, Houman, and Tus fought with such fury that there was no room for delay or mock.”

Kamoos • The Darkness of the Battlefield and Tus's Foreboding بیت #12953

چنین گفت هومان که امروز کار / نباید که چون دی بود کارزار

“Houman declared: "Today's battle must not end like yesterday's ordeal!"”

Kamoos • The Darkness of the Battlefield and Tus's Foreboding بیت #12954

بهومان چنین گفت کاکنون بجنگ / نباید همانا فراوان درنگ

“Houman said to Piran: 'Now we must not delay the battle long.'”

Kamoos • Refuge on Mount Hamavon and Houman's Vanguard Charge بیت #13079

بدو گفت هومان که ای پهلوان / مرنجان بدین کار چندین روان

“Houman said to him: 'O chieftain, do not distress your spirit so over this matter!'”

Kamoos • Refuge on Mount Hamavon and Houman's Vanguard Charge بیت #13096

بهومان بفرمود پیران که زود / عنان و رکیبت بباید بسود

“Piran then commanded Houman, saying: 'Swiftly touch your reins and stirrups into action!'”

Kamoos • Refuge on Mount Hamavon and Houman's Vanguard Charge بیت #13115

گزین کرد هومان ز لشکر سوار / سپردار و شمشیرزن سی‌هزار

“Houman chose thirty thousand elite horsemen from the host—all shield-bearers and sword-wielders.”

Kamoos • Refuge on Mount Hamavon and Houman's Vanguard Charge بیت #13122

چو هومان بدید آن سپاه گران / گراییدن گرز و تیغ سران

“When Houman beheld that mighty host and saw the leaders raising high their maces and swords,”

Kamoos • Refuge on Mount Hamavon and Houman's Vanguard Charge بیت #13128

چنین گفت هومان بگودرز و طوس / کز ایران برفتید با پیل و کوس

“He addressed Goudarz and Tus, crying: 'You set forth from Iran with war-elephants and drums,'”

Kamoos • Refuge on Mount Hamavon and Houman's Vanguard Charge بیت #13129

فرستاده نزدیک پیران رسید / بجوشید چون گفت هومان شنید

“When the envoy reached Piran and recounted Houman's words, his anger surged like boiling water.”

Kamoos • Piran's Arrival at Mount Hamavon, the Verbal Clash with Tous, and the Iranian Strategy for a Night Assault بیت #13140

بهومان چنین گفت کز رزمگاه / مجنب و مجنبان از ایدر سپاه

“He spoke to Houman, saying, 'Move not from this battlefield, nor let the troops stir from here.'”

Kamoos • Piran's Arrival at Mount Hamavon, the Verbal Clash with Tous, and the Iranian Strategy for a Night Assault بیت #13144

چنین گفت هومان بپیران گرد / که ما را پی کوه باید سپرد

“Houman spoke thus to the brave Piran: 'We must press our assault up the mountain track.'”

Kamoos • Piran's Arrival at Mount Hamavon, the Verbal Clash with Tous, and the Iranian Strategy for a Night Assault بیت #13164

چو بشنید هومان خروش سپاه / نشست از بر تازی اسپی سیاه

“When Houman heard the army's cries, he mounted an Arabian black charger.”

Kamoos • The Night Battle of Tus, Gev, and Houman, and the Call for Rostam's Aid بیت #13187

بلشکر چنین گفت هومان که بس / ازین مهتران مفگنید ایچ کس

“Houman said to the host: 'Enough! Slay none of these chieftains!'”

Kamoos • The Night Battle of Tus, Gev, and Houman, and the Call for Rostam's Aid بیت #13200