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Mobads and Astrologers

collective group Origin / Domain: Iran Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

The council of wise Zoroastrian priests and astrologers in Sam Nariman's court who charted the stars regarding Zal and Rudabeh's union, accurately foretelling the birth of Rostam and receiving rich rewards of gold and silver.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (6)

چو برخاست از خواب با موبدان / یکی انجمن کرد با بخردان

“When he awoke from sleep, he gathered in council with the mobads and the wise.”

Manoochehr • Sam's Council with the Astrologers and the Prophecy of Rostam's Birth بیت #2638

گشاد آن سخن بر ستاره شمر / که فرجام این بر چه باشد گذر

“He disclosed the matter to the astrologers, asking how its outcome would pass.”

Manoochehr • Sam's Council with the Astrologers and the Prophecy of Rostam's Birth بیت #2639

از اختر بجوئید و پاسخ دهید / همه کار و کردار فرخ نهید

“'Seek the answer from the stars and bring me word; lay out all actions with auspicious fortune.'”

Manoochehr • Sam's Council with the Astrologers and the Prophecy of Rostam's Birth بیت #2642

ستاره‌شناسان به روز دراز / همی ز آسمان بازجستند راز

“Throughout the long day, the star-gazers sought the secret of the heavens.”

Manoochehr • Sam's Council with the Astrologers and the Prophecy of Rostam's Birth بیت #2643

بدیدند و با خنده پیش آمدند / که دو دشمن از بخت خویش آمدند

“They discovered the sign and approached with smiles, revealing that the two foes were brought together by destiny.”

Manoochehr • Sam's Council with the Astrologers and the Prophecy of Rostam's Birth بیت #2644

به سام نریمان ستاره شمر / چنین گفت کای گرد زرین کمر

“The astrologer spoke thus to Sam Nariman: 'O warrior wearing the golden belt!”

Manoochehr • Sam's Council with the Astrologers and the Prophecy of Rostam's Birth بیت #2645

Mobads and Astrologers

Epic Lore & Biography

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (6)

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