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Kharrad

human hero Origin / Domain: Iran Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

Khorrad is a venerable elder, orator, and wise advisor at the court of King Ardashir Babakan. Renowned for his righteous heart and eloquent speech, he stepped forward at Ardashir's coronation to deliver a grand eulogy exalting the king's universal justice, martial victory over foreign foes, and divine guardianship of Iran.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (7)

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
همه نامداران شدند انجمن / چو گرگین و خراد لشکرشکن
“All the renowned heroes assembled, such as Gorgin and host-shattering Khorrad.”
Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7289
ز یک سوی لشکر به بیژن سپرد / دگر سو بشیدوش و خراد گرد
“He entrusted one flank of the army to Bizhan, and the other to Sheidoush and valiant Khorad.”
Kamoos • Piran's Arrival at Mount Hamavon, the Verbal Clash with Tous, and the Iranian Strategy for a Night Assault بیت #13181
چو گیو و چو رهام کار آزمای / چو گرگین و خراد فرخنده رای
“And battle-tested heroes like Giv, Roham, Gorgin, and Khorrad of auspicious counsel.”
Akvan • The Tale of Akvan Div بیت #15534
به دست یکی مرد خراد نام / چو بگرفت بردش گرفته لگام
“By the hand of a man named Kharad, who seized his steed's rein and led him away bound.”
Ashkanian • The Fall of Ardavan, Ardashir's Royal Nuptials, and the Founding of Gur بیت #31384
به پیش جهانجوی بردش اسیر / ز دور اردوان را بدید اردشیر
“He led him captive before the world-conqueror; Ardashir saw Ardavan from afar.”
Ashkanian • The Fall of Ardavan, Ardashir's Royal Nuptials, and the Founding of Gur بیت #31385
کجا نام آن پیر خراد بود / زبان و روانش پر از داد بود
“The name of that venerable elder was Khorrad; his speech and soul were filled with justice.”
Ardeshir • Ardashir’s Throne Ascension and Khorrad’s Eulogy of Justice بیت #32255
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