Epic Lore & Biography

A bold and vigilant Turanian warrior who was sent to scout the Iranian host at Kasa-Rud. Boastful of his prowess as a lion-feller, he fought Bizhan in brutal single combat until his weapons shattered and his spine was broken by Bizhan's heavy mace.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (11)

ز ترکان بیامد دلیری جوان / پلاشان بیداردل پهلوان

“From the Turks there came a brave young man, Pelashan, a vigilant and courageous champion.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11901

درفش پلاشان ز توران سپاه / بدیدار ایشان برآمد ز راه

“The banner of Pelashan of the Turanian host came into their view from down the road.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11905

چنین گفت کامد پلاشان شیر / یکی نامداری سواری دلیر

“He said, "Pelashan the lion has arrived—a renowned, lion-hearted knight!”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11907

بفرمان مرا بست باید کمر / برزم پلاشان پرخاشخر

“By his command it is I who must gird myself for combat against bloodthirsty Pelashan."”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11910

پلاشان چو شیر است در مرغزار / جز از مرد جنگی نجوید شکار

“Pelashan is like a lion in the meadow; he hunts none but seasoned warriors!"”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11913

پلاشان یکی آهو افگنده بود / کبابش بر آتش پراگنده بود

“Pelashan had brought down a gazelle, and its roast meat was scattered over the fire.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11918

همی خورد و اسپش چران و چمان / پلاشان نشسته به بازو کمان

“He was eating while his horse grazed nearby, Pelashan sitting with his bow upon his arm.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11919

پلاشان بدانست کامد سوار / بیامد بسیچیدهٔ کارزار

“Pelashan realized that a warrior had arrived, and stepped forward fully prepared for battle.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11921

پلاشان بپاسخ نکرد ایچ یاد / برانگیخت آن پیل‌تن را چو باد

“Pelashan made no verbal reply, but spurred his elephantine steed forward like the wind.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11928

بزد بر میان پلاشان گرد / همه مهرهٔ پشت بشکست خرد

“He struck valiant Pelashan square in the waist, shattering every vertebra of his spine to pieces.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11935

ز بالای اسپ اندر آمد تنش / نگون شد بر و مغفر و جوشنش

“Pelashan's body fell headlong from his horse, his chest, helmet, and coat of mail tumbling into the dirt.”

Forood • The Iranian Host Reaches Kasa-Rud: Bizhan's Duel with Pelashan بیت #11936