Epic Lore & Biography

Brother of Piran Viseh and champion of Turan. Following the defeat at Kanabad, he fled with his brother Farshidvard but was hunted down and slain by Gustaham son of Nowzar. His death fueled Afrasiab's oath of vengeance.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (36)

به نزدیک لهاک و فرشیدورد / سراسر سخنها همه یاد کرد

“He hastened to Lahhak and Farshidvard and recounted all that had transpired.”

Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan بیت #9553

سه اسپ گرانمایه کردند زین / همی برنوشتند گفتی زمین

“They saddled three precious noble steeds, galloping so swiftly they seemed to roll up the earth beneath them.”

Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan بیت #9556

به پیران رسیدند هر سه سوار / رخان پر ز خون همچو ابر بهار

“All three horsemen reached Piran, their faces streaming with tears like spring rain.”

Siavosh • The Martyrdom of Siyavash, the Rescue of Farangis, and Her Journey to Khotan بیت #9557

چو رهام گودرز و فرشیدورد / چو شیدوش و لهاک شد هم نبرد

“As Rohham son of Goudarz faced Ferashidvard, and Sheydoush confronted Lahhak in direct combat...”

Kamoos • The Darkness of the Battlefield and Tus's Foreboding بیت #12950

به لهاک فرمود کاکنون مایست / بگردان عنان با سواری دویست

“He commanded Lahhak: 'Now do not tarry; turn your reins with two hundred horsemen.'”

Kamoos • Refuge on Mount Hamavon and Houman's Vanguard Charge بیت #13108

همی رفت لهاک برسان باد / ز خواب و ز خوردن نکرد ایچ یاد

“Lahhak sped forth like the swift wind, thinking nothing of sleep or food.”

Kamoos • Refuge on Mount Hamavon and Houman's Vanguard Charge بیت #13110

خروش آمد از کوه و آوای زنگ / ندید ایچ لهاک جای درنگ

“A clamor arose from the mountain along with the toll of war-bells, and Lahhak saw no cause for delay.”

Kamoos • Refuge on Mount Hamavon and Houman's Vanguard Charge بیت #13112

چو پیران چنان دید جای نبرد / به لهاک فرمود و فرشیدورد

“When Piran saw the battlefield in such a plight, he commanded Lahhak and Farshidvard,”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18498

به لهاک فرمود تا سوی کوه / برد لشکر خویش را همگروه

“He commanded Lahhak to take his battalion toward the mountain side,”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18503

دو رویه چو لهاک و فرشیدورد / ز راه کمین برگشادند گرد

“From two sides, Lahhak and Farshidvard raised dust as they struck from ambush.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18508

خروشان پر از درد و رخساره زرد / به نزدیک لهاک و فرشیدورد

“Wailing, full of pain, with a sallow face, he went near Lahhak and Farshidvard.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18568

سوی گیو لهاک و فرشیدورد / برفتند و جستند با او نبرد

“Toward Gev, Lahhak and Farshidvard advanced, seeking combat with him.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18576

برآمد بر گیو لهاک نیو / یکی نیزه زد بر کمرگاه گیو

“The valiant Lahhak charged upon Gev and struck a spear straight at Gev's waist.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18577

پیاده شد از باره لهاک مرد / فراز آمد از دور فرشیدورد

“Lahhak was dismounted from his charger, while Farshidvard rushed near from afar.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18581

چو گیو اندر این بود لهاک زود / نشست از بر بادپای چو دود

“While Gev was engaged in this, Lahhak quickly mounted a swift horse like smoke.”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18587

چو دیدند لهاک و فرشیدورد / چنان پایداری از آن شیرمرد

“When Lahhak and Farshidvard witnessed such resilience from that lion-hearted man,”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18591

سپهبد به لهاک و فرشیدورد / چنین گفت کای نامداران مرد

“The chieftain turned to Lahhak and Farshidvard, saying: 'O valiant and renowned champions!'”

12rokh • The Bloody Battle of Goudarz and Piran: The Night Pact and the Rearrangement of the Hosts بیت #18777

برفتند لهاک و فرشیدورد / بدانجا که بد جایگاه نبرد

“Lahhak and Farshidvard went to the site where the battle had taken place.”

12rokh • The Fall of Piran: Mourning in Turan and the Seeking of Quarter بیت #19112

به نزدیک لهاک و فرشیدورد / برفتند با دل پر از باد سرد

“They went to Lahhak and Farshidvard, their hearts filled with cold sighs of sorrow.”

12rokh • The Fall of Piran: Mourning in Turan and the Seeking of Quarter بیت #19133

چنین گفت لهاک و فرشیدورد / که از خواست یزدان کرانه که کرد

“Thus spoke Lahhak and Farshidvard: "Who has ever turned aside from the divine will of God?"”

12rokh • The Fall of Piran: Mourning in Turan and the Seeking of Quarter بیت #19137

بدانست لهاک و فرشیدورد / کشان نیست هنگام ننگ و نبرد

“Lahhak and Farshidvard realized that this was no time for pride or engaging in battle.”

12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve بیت #19174

چو بشنید گودرز گفت آن دو مرد / بود گرد لهاک و فرشیدورد

“When Goudarz heard this report, he said: "Those two men are surely the heroes Lahhak and Farshidvard."”

12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve بیت #19189

برو کآفریننده یار تو باد / چو لهاک سیصد شکار تو باد

“"Go forth, and may the Creator be your protector! May three hundred like Lahhak fall prey to your blade!"”

12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve بیت #19202

چو بشنید بیژن که گستهم رفت / ز لشکر به آورد لهاک تفت

“When Bijan learned that Gustaham had departed swiftly from the host to engage Lahhak,”

12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve بیت #19210

نباید که لهاک و فرشیدورد / برآرند از او خاک روز نبرد

“Lest Lahhak and Farshidvard combined might overpower him and crush him into the dust of battle.”

12rokh • The Flight of Lahhak and Farshidvard, Gustaham's Pursuit, and Bijan's Resolve بیت #19212

چو از دور لهاک و فرشیدورد / گذشتند پویان ز دشت نبرد

“When Lahak and Farshidvard from afar passed running from the field of battle,”

12rokh • The Fall of Lahak and Farshidvard and the Prayer of Wounded Gustahm بیت #19279

فرو خفت لهاک و فرشیدورد / به سر بر همی پاسبانیش کرد

“Lahak lay sleeping while Farshidvard kept watch over his head.”

12rokh • The Fall of Lahak and Farshidvard and the Prayer of Wounded Gustahm بیت #19288

سبک اسب لهاک هم ز این نشان / خروشی برآورد چون بیهشان

“Swiftly the horse of Lahak answered in kind, raising a cry like one beside himself.”

12rokh • The Fall of Lahak and Farshidvard and the Prayer of Wounded Gustahm بیت #19292

دمان سوی لهاک فرشیدورد / ز خواب خوش آمدش بیدار کرد

“Farshidvard rushed to Lahak and awakened him from his sweet slumber.”

12rokh • The Fall of Lahak and Farshidvard and the Prayer of Wounded Gustahm بیت #19293

چو لهاک روی برادر بدید / بدانست کز کارزار آرمید

“When Lahak beheld his brother's face, he knew he had rested from battle forever.”

12rokh • The Fall of Lahak and Farshidvard and the Prayer of Wounded Gustahm بیت #19313

وز آنجا بیامد به کردار گرد / دمان سوی لهاک و فرشیدورد

“Then like dust he dashed toward the corpses of Lahhak and Farshidvard.”

12rokh • Finding the Wounded Gostahm in the Meadow and Bringing Him to the King بیت #19375

بر اسبان چو لهاک و فرشیدورد / فگنده نگونسار پر خون و گرد

“Upon two horses lay Lahhak and Farshidvard, slung upside-down, drench'd in blood and dust.”

12rokh • The Return of Bizhan and the Divine Healing of Gostahm بیت #19497

ز گستهم بیژن سخن یاد کرد / ز لهاک وز گرد فرشیدورد

“Bizhan spoke of Gostahm, and recounted the fate of Lahhak and the valiant Farshidvard,”

12rokh • The Return of Bizhan and the Divine Healing of Gostahm بیت #19502

ز پیران و لهاک و فرشیدورد / وزان نامداران روز نبرد

“They spoke of Piran, Lahhak, and Farshidvard, and those famous heroes of the day of battle,”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Grief, the Oath of Vengeance, and the Arraying of the Host by the Jayhun بیت #19764

جهانجوی لهاک و فرشیدورد / سواران و گردان روز نبرد

“Alas for Lahhak and Farshidvard, those ambitious riders and champions of battle!”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Grief, the Oath of Vengeance, and the Arraying of the Host by the Jayhun بیت #19774

ز خون برادرش فرشیدورد / ز رویین و لهاک شیر نبرد

“He mourned the blood of Farshidvard, his brother, and of Ruin and Lahhak, those ferocious lion-warriors.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Grief, the Oath of Vengeance, and the Arraying of the Host by the Jayhun بیت #19785