Epic Lore & Biography

The mighty warrior of Kashan and ally of Turan who was captured and vanquished by Rostam. Rostam references snaring Kamus off his steed with a lasso during his speech to Esfandiyar.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (22)

کنون رزم کاموس پیش آوریم / ز دفتر به گفتار خویش آوریم

“Now we bring forth the battle of Kamus, rendering it from the ancient book into our own speech.”

Kamoos • The Prologue to the Battle of Kamus: In Praise of the Almighty and the Marvel of Rostam بیت #12633

بدو گفت کاموس رزم آزمای / بجایی که مهتر تو باشی بپای

“Kamos the battle-tested said to him: 'Wherever thou art the lord, stand firm!'”

Kamoos • The Meeting of Goudarz and Fariburz: Mourning the Fallen and Kamos's Arrogant Boast بیت #13614

وزین روی کاموس بر میمنه / پس پشت او ژنده پیل و بنه

“On this side stood Kamus upon the right wing, backed by massive war elephants and baggage.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14027

نخستین که آمد میان دو صف / ز خون جگر بر لب آورده کف

“The first who stepped between the two lines had foam of liver-blood upon his lips.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14035

سپهبد سرافراز کاموس بود / که با لشکر و پیل و با کوس بود

“It was the exalted commander Kamus, leading his army, elephants, and drums.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14036

همی برخروشید چون پیل مست / یکی گُرزهٔ گاو پیکر بدست

“He roared like a frantic elephant, holding a bull-headed mace in his grip.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14037

که آن جنگجوی پیاده کجاست / که از نامداران چنین رزم خواست

“He shouted: 'Where is that dismounted warrior who dared challenge renowned heroes to battle?'”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14038

کنون گر بیاید به آوردگاه / تهی ماند از تیر او جایگاه

“'Now if he enters the field of fight, his seat will soon be left vacant by his arrows!'”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14039

ورا دیده بودند گردان نیو / چو طوس سرافراز و رهام و گیو

“The brave champions had seen his terror—exalted heroes like Tus, Rohham, and Giv.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14040

که با او کسی را نبد تاو جنگ / دلیران چو آهو و او چون پلنگ

“For none possessed the strength to combat him; the brave were like deer before his leopard-like rage.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14042

بدو گفت رستم که بیدار باش / بآورد این ترک هشیار باش

“Rostam said to him: 'Be vigilant! Be cautious in engaging this wise Turk warrior.'”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14047

شد الوای آهنگ کاموس کرد / که جوید بآورد با او نبرد

“Yet Alva'i rode forth toward Kamus, seeking to engage him in direct single combat.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14050

نهادند آوردگاهی بزرگ / کشانی بیامد بکردار گرگ

“They set a great arena of battle, and the lord of Kashan approached like a fierce wolf.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14051

بزد نیزه و برگرفتش ز زین / بینداخت آسان بروی زمین

“He struck with his lance, lifted Alva'i from the saddle, and cast him easily to the ground.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14052

عنان را گران کرد و او را بنعل / همی کوفت تا خاک او کرد لعل

“He tightened his reins and crushed him with his horse's hooves, turning the dirt crimson with his blood.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14053

بدو گفت کاموس چندین مدم / بنیروی این رشتهٔ شصت خم

“Kamus said to him: 'Boast not so loudly of the strength of this sixty-ringed rope!'”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14057

نخستین برین کینه بستی کمر / ز ایران بکشتی یکی نامور

“'First in this vengeance you girded your loins and slew a renowned hero of Iran.'”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14059

زمانه ترا از کشانی براند / چو ایدر بدت خاک جایت نماند

“'Fate has driven you from Kashan; since your death is destined here, no place remains for you!'”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14061

برانگیخت کاموس اسپ نبرد / هم آورد را دید با دارو برد

“Kamus spurred his battle steed, seeing his adversary prepared with mighty war gear.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14062

بینداخت تیغ پرند آورش / همی خواست از تن بریدن سرش

“He swung his bright steel sword, aiming to sever Rostam's head from his body.”

Kamoos • The Slaying of Alva'i and the Fall of Kamus of Kashan بیت #14063

بویژه بکاموس و آن فر و برز / بران یال و آن شاخ و آن دست و گرز

“'Especially upon Kamus and his splendor and stature, his neck, his arms, and his mace,'”

Khaghan • The Capture of the Khaqan of China, the Flight of Piran, and the Entrusting of Spoils to Fariborz بیت #14825

وز آن پس کجا رزم کاموس کرد / به مردی به ابر اندر آورد گرد

“'And thereafter, when he fought Kamus, by his manhood he raised the dust to the clouds.'”

Mahmood • The Arrival of Kay Khosrow's Farewell, the Lamentations of Nobles, and Zal's Speech on Rostam's Peerless Deeds بیت #22371