Epic Lore & Biography

The wise, experienced, and eloquent ambassador of Caesar who travels to Iran to deliver Caesar's bold demand for tribute. Hosted with high honor by King Lohrasp, Qalus truthfully recounts the feats of Rome's mystery champion (Farrokhzad/Goshtasp) and notes his striking physical resemblance to Prince Zarir.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (15)

یکی نامور بود قالوس نام / خردمند و با دانش و رای و کام

“There was a renowned man named Qalus, wise, possessed of knowledge, judgment, and purpose.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23379

بخواند آن خردمند را نامدار / کز ایدر برو تا در شهریار

“The famous ruler summoned that sage, saying: 'Go forth from here unto the monarch's court.'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23380

فرستاده آمد به کردار باد / سرش پر خرد بد دلش پر ز داد

“The envoy came like the rushing wind, his head filled with wisdom and his heart with justice.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23386

بفرمود تا پرده برداشتند / فرستاده را شاد بگذاشتند

“He commanded that the curtain be lifted, and they admitted the messenger with joy.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23393

چو آمد به نزدیک تختش فراز / بر او آفرین کرد و بردش نماز

“When he stepped close to the throne, he offered praise and paid homage to the king.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23394

پیام گرانمایه قیصر بداد / چنان چون بباید به آیین و داد

“He delivered Caesar's solemn message, exactly as custom and dignity demanded.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23395

گرانمایه جایی بیاراستند / فرستاده را شاد بنشاستند

“Yet they prepared a precious abode and seated the envoy in great honor.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23397

بران گونه بنواخت او را به بزم / تو گفتی که نشنید پیغام رزم

“In such wise did he cherish him at the banquet, you would say he had never heard a message of war.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23399

به شگبیر قالوس شد بار خواه / ورا راه دادند نزدیک شاه

“At dawn, Qalus sought an audience, and they granted him access to the king.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23403

ز بیگانه ایوان بپرداختند / فرستاده را پیش بنشاختند

“They cleared the palace of strangers and seated the envoy before him.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23404

بدو گفت لهراسپ کای پر خرد / مبادا که جان جز خرد پرورد

“Lohrasp said to him: 'O man of wisdom, may no soul be nurtured except by wisdom!'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23405

فرستاده گفت ای سخنگوی شاه / به مرز خزر من شدم باژخواه

“The envoy said: 'O eloquent king, I went myself as tribute-seeker to the border of Khazar.'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23411

چنین داد پاسخ که باری نخست / به چهره زریرست گویی درست

“He answered: 'First and foremost, in countenance, you would say he is the very spitting image of Zarir!'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23422

چو بشنید لهراسپ بگشاد چهر / بران مرد رومی بگسترد مهر

“When Lohrasp heard this, his countenance brightened, and he showered love upon that Roman man.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23424

فراوان ورا برده و بدره داد / ز درگاه برگشت پیروز و شاد

“He gave him abundant gifts and purses of gold, and he returned from the court victorious and glad.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23425