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Khazarvan

human hero Origin / Domain: Turan Allegiance: touran

Epic Lore & Biography

A mighty Turanian champion who participated in the invasion of Iran, shattered and slain by Zal's heavy mace.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (6)

شماساس و دیگر خزروان گرد / ز لشکر سواران بدیشان سپرد
“Shamasas and Khazarvan the warrior—to whom he entrusted a body of cavalry riders.”
Nozar • Afrasiab's Invasion of Iran and the Stand at Dehestan بیت #3717
خزروان ابا تیغ‌زن سی هزار / ز ترکان بزرگان خنجرگزار
“Alongside Khazarvan came thirty thousand swordsmen—eminent Turanian lords skilled with the dagger.”
Nozar • The Turanian Advance on Zabulistan: Mehrab's Deception and Warning to Zal بیت #3947
به دل گفت کاکنون ز لشکر چه باک / چه پیشم خزروان چه یک مشت خاک
“He said in his heart: 'What fear have I now of any army? Khazarvan before me is but a handful of dust!'”
Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #3975
خزروان دمان با عمود و سپر / یکی تاختن کرد بر زال زر
“Khazarvan roared with mace and shield, charging furiously at Zal-e Zar.”
Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #3989
بزد بر سرش گُرزهٔ گاورنگ / زمین شد ز خونش چو پشت پلنگ
“He struck Khazarvan's head with the ox-headed mace; the ground turned spotted with his blood like a leopard's skin.”
Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #3994
خزروان کجا زال بشکست خرد / نمودش به گُرز گران دستبرد
“'...and Khazravan, whom Zal shattered to pieces, showing his prowess with his heavy mace...'”
Kay Qobad • Afrasiab's Report to Pashang: The Valour of Rostam and the Call for Peace بیت #4490
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