Epic Lore & Biography

Son of Esfandiyar who was killed by Zavareh during the duel between Rostam and Esfandiyar. Bahman cites avenging Nush-Azar alongside his father as justification for eradicating Rostam's lineage.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (21)

چهارم بدش نام نوشاذرا / نهادی کجا گنبد آذرا

“The fourth was named Nush-Azar, whose disposition was like the sacred fire temple.”

Goshtasp • Daquiqi's Speech: Jamasp Summons Esfandiyar and Returns to Court بیت #24438

وز انجا به نوش آذراندر شدند / رد و هیربد را بهم برزدند

“'From there they stormed into Nush-Azar, slaughtering high priests and guardians alike.'”

Goshtasp • The Fall of Balkh, the Slaughter of Lohrasp, and the Clash of Armies بیت #24662

ز خونشان فروزنده آذر بمرد / چنین کار را خوار نتوان شمرد

“'The radiant fire was extinguished by their blood; such a deed cannot be counted small!'”

Goshtasp • The Fall of Balkh, the Slaughter of Lohrasp, and the Clash of Armies بیت #24663

یکی مایه‌ور پور اسفندیار / که نوش آذرش خواندی شهریار

“There was a noble son of Esfandiyar, whom the prince had named Nush-Azar.”

Goshtasp • Jamasp's Mission to the Chained Esfandiyar: The Shattering of Bonds and the Rebirth of a Hero بیت #24749

چو بشنید نوش آذر از پهلوان / بیامد بران بارهٔ دژ دوان

“When Nush-Azar heard this from the champion, he ran back to the fortress wall.”

Goshtasp • Jamasp's Mission to the Chained Esfandiyar: The Shattering of Bonds and the Rebirth of a Hero بیت #24761

ز خونشان به نوش‌آذر آذر بمرد / چنین بدکنش خوار نتوان شمرد

“From their blood, the sacred fire at Nush-Azar died; such evil foes cannot be lightly dismissed.”

Goshtasp • Jamasp's Mission to the Chained Esfandiyar: The Shattering of Bonds and the Rebirth of a Hero بیت #24781

بشد پیش نوش‌آذر تیغ‌زن / همی جست پرخاش زان انجمن

“The sword-striking Nush-Azar rode to the front, seeking combat from the enemy ranks.”

7esfandyar • The Signal Fire of Esfandiyar and Nush-Azar's Heroic Triumph بیت #25671

چو نوش‌آذر او را به هامون بدید / بزد دست و تیغ از میان برکشید

“When Nush-Azar saw him in the plain, he drew his sharp sword from his waist.”

7esfandyar • The Signal Fire of Esfandiyar and Nush-Azar's Heroic Triumph بیت #25673

جوانی که نوش آذرش بود نام / سرافراز و جنگاور و شادکام

“A youth whose name was Nush-Azar, exalted, warlike, and triumphant.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #26984

برآشفت با سگزی آن نامدار / زبان را به دشنام بگشاد خوار

“That famed youth flared in anger against the Sistani, opening his mouth in scornful rebuke.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #26985

بکشتند ز ایرانیان بی‌شمار / چو نوش‌آذر آن دید بر ساخت کار

“Countless Iranians were slain; when Nush-Azar saw this, he readied himself for combat.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #26993

سمند سرافراز را بر نشست / بیامد یکی تیغ هندی به دست

“He mounted his exalted steed, gripping an Indian sword in his hand.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #26994

چو از دور نوش‌آذر او را بدید / بزد دست و تیغ از میان برکشید

“When Nush-Azar saw him from afar, he reached out and drew his sword from his belt.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #26997

یکی تیغ زد بر سر و گردنش / بدو نیمه شد پیل‌پیکر تنش

“He struck a blow upon his head and neck, cleaving his elephant-like body in two.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #26998

زواره برانگیخت اسپ نبرد / به تندی به نوش‌آذر آواز کرد

“Zavareh spurred his war-horse, calling out fiercely to Nush-Azar:”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #26999

زواره یکی نیزه زد بر برش / به خاک اندر آمد همانگه سرش

“Zavareh struck a spear upon his chest, and instantly his head tumbled into the dust.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #27001

چو نوش‌آذر نامور کشته شد / سپه را همه روز برگشته شد

“When the famed Nush-Azar was slain, fortune turned bitter for his host.”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #27002

دو پور تو نوش‌آذر و مهرنوش / به خواری به سگزی سپردند هوش

“Your two sons, Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush, have shamefully yielded their lives to the Sistani!”

Esfandyar • The Deaths of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush and the Wrath of Esfandiyar بیت #27016

دو جنگی چو نوش‌آذر و مهرنوش / که از درد ایشان برآمد خروش

“'For two such warriors as Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush, whose agonizing loss raised cries of grief,'”

Bahman • Bahman's Accession to the Throne and the Gathering of Vengeance Against Sistan بیت #27954

هم از کین نوش‌آذر و مهر نوش / دو شاه گرامی دو فرخ سروش

“'And also for the vengeance of Nush-Azar and Mehr-Nush, two glorious kings, two noble angels.'”

Bahman • Bahman's Message of Vengeance, Rejection of Zal's Apology, and the Plunder of Zabulistan بیت #27984

هم از کین مهر آن سوار دلیر / ز نوش‌آذر آن گرد درنده شیر

“And also revenge for the love of that brave horseman Mehr, and for Nush-Azar, that fierce, tearing lion.”

Bahman • The Battle of Faramarz and Bahman in Ghor: Capture and Execution by Arrows بیت #28033