Epic Lore & Biography

Daughter of Piran Viseh, first wife of Prince Siyavash, and mother of Farud. A noble and fierce queen living in the citadel of Kalat. When her son Farud was mortally ambushed by Rohham and Bizhan, Jarireh fulfilled his dying wish to prevent any Iranian plunder or captivity. She set fire to the fortress treasures, slaughtered the royal Arabian steeds, commanded the maidservants to hurl themselves from the battlements, and finally disemboweled herself with a bluish steel dagger over Farud's body, perishing across his chest.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (12)

ازیشان جریرست مهتر بسال / که از خوبرویان ندارد همال

“Among them, Jarireh is the eldest in years, who has no equal among the fair maidens.”

Siavosh • The Entry of Siyavash into Turan: Union with Jarireh and Farangis, and the Foundation of Siyavashgird بیت #8611

ز خوبان جریرست انباز تو / بود روز رخشنده دمساز تو

“Among the beauties, Jarireh is your fit companion, to be the soulmate of your shining days.”

Siavosh • The Entry of Siyavash into Turan: Union with Jarireh and Farangis, and the Foundation of Siyavashgird بیت #8614

بدو گفت کار جریره بساز / به فر سیاووش خسرو به ناز

“He said to her: 'Prepare Jarireh's wedding affairs with elegance, worthy of the royal glory of Siyavash.'”

Siavosh • The Entry of Siyavash into Turan: Union with Jarireh and Farangis, and the Foundation of Siyavashgird بیت #8621

سیاوش چو روی جریره بدید / خوش آمدش خندید و شادی گزید

“When Siyavash beheld Jarireh's lovely face, he was delighted, smiled, and embraced true joy.”

Siavosh • The Entry of Siyavash into Turan: Union with Jarireh and Farangis, and the Foundation of Siyavashgird بیت #8628

که از دختر پهلوان سپاه / یکی کودک آمد به مانند شاه

“That from the daughter of the army's chieftain, a male child was born, radiant as the king himself.”

Siavosh • Garsivaz's Envy, Slander Before Afrasiab, and the Deceitful Betrayal of Siyavash بیت #9001

همان مادر کودک ارجمند / جریره سر بانوان بلند

“And Jarireh, the noble mother of the child, paramount among exalted ladies,”

Siavosh • Garsivaz's Envy, Slander Before Afrasiab, and the Deceitful Betrayal of Siyavash بیت #9004

بفرمود یکسر به فرمانبران / زدن دست آن خرد بر زعفران

“Ordered her servants to press the newborn's hand upon saffron paper,”

Siavosh • Garsivaz's Envy, Slander Before Afrasiab, and the Deceitful Betrayal of Siyavash بیت #9005

جریره زنی بود مام فرود / ز بهر سیاوش دلش پر ز دود

“Jarireh was the mother of Farud, her heart ever burning with grief for Siyavash.”

Forood • Farud Learns of the Iranian Army and Jarireh's Noble Counsel بیت #11419

جریره بدو گفت کای رزمساز / بدین روز هرگز مبادت نیاز

“Jarireh said to him: 'O warrior son! May you never stand in need of fear on such a day!'”

Forood • Farud Learns of the Iranian Army and Jarireh's Noble Counsel بیت #11423

جریره بتخت گرامی بخفت / شب تیره با درد و غم بود جفت

“Jarireh slept upon her honored couch, her dark night wedded to grief and anguish.”

Forood • The Locking of Kalat Fortress, Jarireh's Dream of Fire, and Farud's Arming for Battle بیت #11795

یکی آتشی خود جریره فروخت / همه گنجها را به آتش بسوخت

“Then Jarireh kindled a great fire and burned all the treasures in the flames.”

Forood • The Tragic Fall of Farud, Jarireh's Sacrifice, and the Royal Mourning of the Iranians بیت #11851

دو رخ را بروی پسر بر نهاد / شکم بردرید و برش جان بداد

“She laid her cheeks upon her son’s face, ripped open her stomach, and surrendered her life beside him.”

Forood • The Tragic Fall of Farud, Jarireh's Sacrifice, and the Royal Mourning of the Iranians بیت #11855