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Kashvad

human hero Origin / Domain: Iran Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

Keshvad, known as the Golden-Helmeted, is a legendary Iranian hero and father of Goudarz. During Kay Qobad's coronation and war against Afrasiab, he stood alongside Qaren commanding the heart of the battle line.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (5)

چو شیدوش و کشواد و قارن بهم / زدند اندرین رای بر بیش و کم
“When Shidush, Kashvad, and Qaran agreed together, they considered this decision thoroughly.”
Nozar • The Third Day of Battle: Siege of Dehestan, the Fall of Shapur, and Qaran's Vengeance بیت #3890
چو برزین و چون قارن رزم‌زن / چو خراد و کشواد لشکرشکن
“'With champions like Borzin and battle-tested Karin, like Khasrad and Kashvad, breaker of hosts.'”
Nozar • Mourning for Nowzar, the Rescue of Captives by Aghriras and Kashvad, and Their Return to Zabulistan بیت #4077
ببر زد بران کار کشواد دست / منم گفت یازان بدین داد دست
“Kashvad struck his chest in acceptance of the task, saying: "It is I who reach out to fulfill this righteous deed!"”
Nozar • Mourning for Nowzar, the Rescue of Captives by Aghriras and Kashvad, and Their Return to Zabulistan بیت #4104
چو کشواد و خراد و برزین گو / فشاندند گوهر بران تاج نو
“Champions such as Keshvad, Kharrad, and Borzin showered gems upon that new crown.”
Kay Qobad • The Coronation of Kay Qobad and the Fall of Shamasas بیت #4392
به قلب اندرون قارن رزم‌زن / ابا گرد کشواد لشگر شکن
“In the center was Qaren the warrior, alongside Keshvad, breaker of armies.”
Kay Qobad • The Coronation of Kay Qobad and the Fall of Shamasas بیت #4398
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