Epic Lore & Biography

Turanian princess, daughter of Afrasiab, who sacrificed her royal status and wealth to alleviate Bizhan's torment in the pit. Moved by her steadfast loyalty, King Kay Khosrow sent her a royal endowment of jeweled Greek robes, a crown, gold dinars, and servants.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (36)

منیژه کجا دخت افراسیاب / درفشان کند باغ چون آفتاب

“Where Manijeh, the radiant daughter of Afrasiab, lights up the garden like the brilliant sun.”

Bizhan • The Boars of Arman, Gorgin's Treachery, and the Entrapment of Bijan بیت #15871

به نزدیک آن خیمهٔ خوب چهر / بیامد بدلش اندر افروخت مهر

“As he drew near the tent of that lovely maiden, a flame of love ignited within his heart.”

Bizhan • The Boars of Arman, Gorgin's Treachery, and the Entrapment of Bijan بیت #15894

منیژه چو از خیمه کردش نگاه / بدید آن سهی قد لشکر پناه

“When Manijeh cast a glance from her pavilion, she beheld that tall warrior, a refuge to armies.”

Bizhan • The Boars of Arman, Gorgin's Treachery, and the Entrapment of Bijan بیت #15896

پیام منیژه به بیژن بگفت / همه روی بیژن چو گل بر شکفت

“She delivered Manijeh's message to Bijan, and his whole face blossomed like a rose in joy.”

Bizhan • The Boars of Arman, Gorgin's Treachery, and the Entrapment of Bijan بیت #15908

چو بیژن چنین گفت شد دایه باز / بگوش منیژه سرایید راز

“When Bijan spoke thus, the nurse returned and whispered the secret into Manijeh's ear,”

Bizhan • The Boars of Arman, Gorgin's Treachery, and the Entrapment of Bijan بیت #15919

منیژه بیامد گرفتش به بر / گشاد از میانش کیانی کمر

“Manijeh came and embraced him in her arms, unbuckling the Kayanid belt from his waist.”

Bizhan • The Boars of Arman, Gorgin's Treachery, and the Entrapment of Bijan بیت #15927

چو هنگام رفتن فراز آمدش / به دیدار بیژن نیاز آمدش

“When the hour of departure arrived, Manijeh felt a deep longing to stay with Bijan.”

Bizhan • The Boars of Arman, Gorgin's Treachery, and the Entrapment of Bijan بیت #15938

منیژه چو بیژن دژم روی ماند / پرستندگان را بر خویش خواند

“When Bijan lay unconscious with a pale face, Manijeh summoned her handmaids to her side.”

Bizhan • The Boars of Arman, Gorgin's Treachery, and the Entrapment of Bijan بیت #15941

منیژه بدو گفت دل شاد دار / همه کار نابوده را باد دار

“Manijeh said to him: 'Keep your heart joyful, and regard what has not come to pass as mere wind.'”

Bizhan • The Boars of Arman, Gorgin's Treachery, and the Entrapment of Bijan بیت #15953

ز کار منیژه دلش خیره ماند / قراخان سالار را پیش خواند

“His heart remained bewildered by Manijeh's deed; he summoned Qarakhan the commander to his presence.”

Bizhan • The Discovery of Bijan, Garsivaz's Treachery, and Afrasiab's Wrath بیت #15968

گناهی مرا اندرین بوده نیست / منیژه بدین کار آلوده نیست

“'No sin of mine lies in this affair, nor is Manijeh tainted by this act.'”

Bizhan • The Discovery of Bijan, Garsivaz's Treachery, and Afrasiab's Wrath بیت #16021

وز آنجا بایوان آن بی‌هنر / منیژه کزو ننگ یابد گهر

“And from there go to the palace of that unworthy girl, Manijeh, through whom our lineage hath suffered shame.”

Bizhan • Piran's Intercession: Saving Bizhan from the Gallows and Imprisonment in the Deep Pit بیت #16122

منیژه برهنه بیک چادرا / برهنه دو پای و گشاده سرا

“Manizheh was driven forth clad in a single veil, bare of foot and with her head unveiled.”

Bizhan • Piran's Intercession: Saving Bizhan from the Gallows and Imprisonment in the Deep Pit بیت #16135

چو از کوه خورشید سر برزدی / منیژه ز هر در همی نان چدی

“Whenever the sun crested the mountain peak, Manizheh would beg for bread from door to door.”

Bizhan • Piran's Intercession: Saving Bizhan from the Gallows and Imprisonment in the Deep Pit بیت #16140

یکی دختری از نژاد کیان / ز بهر زوارش ببسته میان

“A maiden of royal line was standing by, devotedly girded to minister to his needs.”

Bizhan • Gurgin's Deceit, Giv's Sorrow, and Kay Khosrow's Vision in the World-Revealing Cup بیت #16308

که بیژن بتوران ببند اندرست / زوارش یکی نامور دخترست

“'Though Bijan is trapped in chains in Turan, a noble maiden acts as his faithful caregiver.'”

Bizhan • Gurgin's Deceit, Giv's Sorrow, and Kay Khosrow's Vision in the World-Revealing Cup بیت #16312

بدان سان گذارد همی روزگار / که هزمان بروبر بگرید زوار

“'He spends his days in such a wretched state that every moment his tender attendant weepingly mourns him.'”

Bizhan • Gurgin's Deceit, Giv's Sorrow, and Kay Khosrow's Vision in the World-Revealing Cup بیت #16314

منیژه خبر یافت از کاروان / یکایک بشهر اندر آمد دوان

“When Manizheh heard word of the caravan, she rushed into the city running frantically.”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16647

برهنه نوان دخت افراسیاب / بر رستم آمد دو دیده پر آب

“Barefoot and trembling, the daughter of Afrasiab came before Rostam with eyes filled with tears.”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16648

منیژه بدو گفت کز کار من / چه پرسی ز بدبخت و تیمار من

“Manizheh said to him: 'Why do you ask of my plight, of my ill fate and sorrow?'”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16675

منیژه منم دخت افراسیاب / برهنه ندیدی رخم آفتاب

“'I am Manizheh, daughter of Afrasiab, whose face the sun had never seen uncovered!'”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16678

منیژه بیامد بدان چاه سر / دوان و خورشها گرفته ببر

“Manijeh hurried to the mouth of the pit, running with the food clasped to her chest.”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16697

منیژه بدو گفت کز کاروان / یکی مایه ور مرد بازارگان

“Manijeh replied to him, "From a caravan came a wealthy merchant,”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16702

منیژه چو بشنید خندیدنش / ازان چاه تاریک بسته تنش

“When Manijeh heard his laughter rising from that dark pit where his body was bound,”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16714

منیژه خروشید و نالید زار / که بر من چه آمد بد روزگار

“Manijeh wept and cried out bitterly: "What misfortune has evil fate brought upon me!”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16723

منیژه بیامد بکردار باد / ز بیژن برستم پیامش بداد

“Manijeh swift as the wind hastened away, and delivered Bijan's secret message to Rustam.”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16739

منیژه ز گفتار او شاد شد / دلش ز اندهان یکسر آزاد شد

“Manijeh grew joyful at his words, and her heart was freed at once from all sorrows.”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16748

منیژه به هیزم شتابید سخت / چو مرغان برآمد بشاخ درخت

“Manijeh hastened swiftly to gather firewood, climbing the tree branches like a bird.”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16769

منیژه سبک آتشی برفروخت / که چشم شب قیرگون را بسوخت

“Manijeh swiftly kindled a blazing fire that seared the eyes of the pitch-black night.”

Bizhan • Manizheh's Lament to the Merchant Rostam, the Ring Hidden in Food, and the Beacon Fire بیت #16774

به بیژن بفرمود رستم که شو / تو با اشکش و با منیژه برو

“Rostam commanded Bijan: "Depart now; go with Ashkash and Manijeh."”

Bizhan • The Lifting of Akvan's Boulder and the Deliverance of Bizhan بیت #16823

منیژه نشسته بخیمه درون / پرستنده بر پیش او رهنمون

“Meanwhile Manijeh sat within the tent, with her handmaiden guiding her way before her.”

Bizhan • Rostam's Night Raid on Afrasiab's Palace and the Liberation of Bijan بیت #16859

بنه با منیژه گسی کرد و بار / بپوشید خود جامهٔ کارزار

“He sent off the baggage together with Manizheh, and donned his own garments of battle.”

Bizhan • Afrasiab's Campaign against Rostam, the Battle Array, and the Flight of the Turanian King بیت #16879

بپیچید و بخشایش آورد سخت / ز درد و غم دخت گم بوده بخت

“The King was deeply moved with pity for the grief and pain of the ill-fated princess Manizheh.”

Bizhan • Rostam's Triumphant Return with Bizhan, Kay Khosrow's Welcome, and the Honoring of Manizheh بیت #17002

به بیژن بفرمود کاین خواسته / ببر سوی ترک روان‌کاسته

“He commanded Bizhan, "Take wealth and gifts to that weary-hearted Turanian maiden."”

Bizhan • Rostam's Triumphant Return with Bizhan, Kay Khosrow's Welcome, and the Honoring of Manizheh بیت #17005

برنجش مفرسا و سردش مگوی / نگر تا چه آوردی او را بروی

“"Trouble her not, nor address her with cold words; remember all she endured for your sake."”

Bizhan • Rostam's Triumphant Return with Bizhan, Kay Khosrow's Welcome, and the Honoring of Manizheh بیت #17006

تو با او جهان را بشادی گذار / نگه کن بدین گردش روزگار

“"Pass your life with her in joy, and ponder well the revolutions of fate."”

Bizhan • Rostam's Triumphant Return with Bizhan, Kay Khosrow's Welcome, and the Honoring of Manizheh بیت #17007