Epic Lore & Biography

The Roman Emperor who sent ambassador Tinush with tribute, gold, and captives to the court of Yazdegerd I.

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فرستاده شد نزد قیصر ز شاه / سواری که اندر نوردید راه

“A swift rider was dispatched by the King to the Caesar of Rum, traversing the long roads with speed.”

Hamavaran • Kay Kavus's Ultimatum to Afrasiab and the Defeat of Turan بیت #5800

فرستاد نزدیک قیصر پیام / که من سرفرازم به گنج و به نام

“He sent a message to Caesar, saying: 'I am distinguished by wealth and renown...'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22931

به من ده دل‌آرام دخترت را / به من تازه کن نام و افسرت را

“'Give me your beloved daughter in marriage, and renew thereby your name and crown.'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22932

چنین گفت قیصر که من زین سپس / نجویم بدین روی پیوند کس

“Caesar replied: 'From this day forth, I seek no marriage alliance of my own accord...'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22933

کتایون و آن مرد ناسرفراز / مرا داشتند از چنان کار باز

“'Katayoun and that disgraced man [Goshtasp] have deterred me from such matters.'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22934

کنون هرک جویند خویشی من / وگر سر فرازد به پیشی من

“'Now, whoever seeks kinship with me or wishes to rise in honor before me,'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22935

چنو در جهان نامداری بود / مرا بر زمین نیز یاری بود

“'If such a renowned champion exists in the world, I shall gain a mighty ally on earth.'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22937

هر آنکس که بر وی بدرید پوست / مرا باشد او یار و داماد و دوست

“'Whoever tears its hide open shall become my ally, son-in-law, and friend.'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22942

کنون قیصر از من بجوید همی / سخن با من از کینه گوید همی

“'Now Caesar demands this task of me and speaks out of lingering resentment.'”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22945

یکی انک داماد قیصر شود / همان بر سر قیصر افسر شود

“First, that he would become Caesar's son-in-law and place the crown upon Caesar's head.”

Lohrasp • Mirin's Proposal, Caesar's Trial of the Monstrous Wolf, and Goshtasp's Ride to the Forest of Fasiqon بیت #22951

که این را به درگاه قیصر برید / به پیش بزرگان لشگر برید

“Bidding them: 'Take this to Caesar's palace court, before the great nobles of the army.'”

Lohrasp • The Slaying of the Saqila Dragon by Gushtasp, His Triumph in Caesar's Arena, and the Crowning of Farrokhzad بیت #23216

خود از پیش گاوان و گردون برفت / به نزدیک قیصر خرامید تفت

“He himself rode ahead of the oxen and wagon, hastening swiftly to Caesar.”

Lohrasp • The Slaying of the Saqila Dragon by Gushtasp, His Triumph in Caesar's Arena, and the Crowning of Farrokhzad بیت #23217

به روم اندرون آگهی یافتند / جهاندیدگان پیش بشتافتند

“News spread throughout Rome, and experienced elders rushed forward to behold the sight.”

Lohrasp • The Slaying of the Saqila Dragon by Gushtasp, His Triumph in Caesar's Arena, and the Crowning of Farrokhzad بیت #23218

بگشتاسپ گفت آن زمان جنگجوی / که تا زنده‌ای زین جهان بهر جوی

“Then spoke the warlike Caesar to Goshtasp: 'As long as you live, seek your portion from this world.'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23372

که پیر جهاندیده‌ای بر درست / همانا فرستادهٔ قیصرست

“Saying: 'An experienced elder stands at the gate; surely he is the envoy of Caesar.'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23389

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

نبود این هنرها به روم اندرون / بدی قیصر از پیش شاهان زبون

“'Such prowess was never in Rome; Caesar was ever humble before the kings of Iran.'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23407

کنون او بهر کشوری باژخواه / فرستاد و بر ماه بنهاد گاه

“'Now he sends tribute-demands to every land, raising his throne unto the moon!'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23408

بدو داد پرمایه‌تر دخترش / که بودی گرامی‌تر از افسرش

“'Caesar bestowed upon him his most precious daughter, who was dearer to him than his own crown.'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23417

بدو گفت کاکنون به قیصر بگوی / که من با سپاه آمدم جنگجوی

“He said to him: 'Now go tell Caesar that I am coming with an army ready for battle.'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23426

چو آگاه شد قیصر آن شاه روم / که فرخ شد آن شاه و ارجاسپ شوم

“When Caesar, the King of Rome, learned that the glorious King was victorious and sinister Arjasp defeated,”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Triumphant Return, the Pursuit of Arjasp, and the Adornment of the Realm بیت #24351

فرسته فرستاد با خواسته / غلامان و اسپان آراسته

“He sent an ambassador laden with riches, alongside youth slaves and splendidly adorned horses.”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Triumphant Return, the Pursuit of Arjasp, and the Adornment of the Realm بیت #24352

همان مادرم دختر قیصرست / کجا بر سر رومیان افسرست

“'Likewise, my mother is the daughter of Caesar, he who wears the crown over the Romans.'”

Esfandyar • Esfandiyar's Reply to Rostam: Boasting of Lineage, Breaking Chains, and the Fall of Ruyin-Dezh بیت #26617

همان قیصر از سلم دارد نژاد / ز تخم فریدون با فر و داد

“'And that Caesar traces his descent from Salm, of the glorious and just seed of Fereydun.'”

Esfandyar • Esfandiyar's Reply to Rostam: Boasting of Lineage, Breaking Chains, and the Fall of Ruyin-Dezh بیت #26618

به قیصر بر از کین جهان تنگ شد / رخ نامدارانش بی‌رنگ شد

“The world grew narrow for the Caesar in his grief; the faces of his notables paled.”

Homa • Darab's Triumph over the Romans, Rashnawad's Acclaim, and the Caesar's Tribute بیت #28368

فرستاده آمد بر رشنواد / که گر دادگر سر نپیچد ز داد

“An envoy came unto Rashnawad, saying: 'If the just commander turns not his head from justice,'”

Homa • Darab's Triumph over the Romans, Rashnawad's Acclaim, and the Caesar's Tribute بیت #28369

که گر باژ خواهید فرمان کنیم / بنوی یکی باز پیمان کنیم

“'If ye demand tribute, we shall obey and forge a new covenant anew.'”

Homa • Darab's Triumph over the Romans, Rashnawad's Acclaim, and the Caesar's Tribute بیت #28371

فرستاد قیصر ز هر گونه چیز / ابا برده‌ها بدره بسیار نیز

“Caesar sent all manner of riches, along with captives and many purses of money.”

Homa • Darab's Triumph over the Romans, Rashnawad's Acclaim, and the Caesar's Tribute بیت #28372

سپهبد پذیرفت زو آنچ بود / ز دینار وز گوهر نابسود

“The commander accepted from him all that was offered—of dinars and unblemished jewels.”

Homa • Darab's Triumph over the Romans, Rashnawad's Acclaim, and the Caesar's Tribute بیت #28373

ببیند که قیصر سزاوار هست / ابا لشکر و گنج و نیروی دست

“To see if Caesar was truly worthy, with his army, treasure, and physical power.”

Zolaktaf • Shapur's Secret Mission to Rome, Betrayal, and the Ordeal of the Donkey Skin بیت #32906

سپیده برآمد بنه برنهاد / سوی خانهٔ قیصر آمد چو باد

“At dawn he packed his baggage and rode like the wind toward Caesar's palace.”

Zolaktaf • Shapur's Secret Mission to Rome, Betrayal, and the Ordeal of the Donkey Skin بیت #32917

کنون آمدستم بدین بارگاه / مگر نزد قیصر گشاینده راه

“'Now I have come to this royal court, hoping to find a way into Caesar's presence.'”

Zolaktaf • Shapur's Secret Mission to Rome, Betrayal, and the Ordeal of the Donkey Skin بیت #32922

دگر را فروشم به زر و به سیم / به قیصر پناهم نپیچم ز بیم

“'The rest I shall sell for gold and silver, seeking Caesar's refuge without fear.'”

Zolaktaf • Shapur's Secret Mission to Rome, Betrayal, and the Ordeal of the Donkey Skin بیت #32925

ز درگاه برخاست مرد کهن / بر قیصر آمد بگفت این سخن

“The old courtier rose from the threshold, came before Caesar, and relayed these words.”

Zolaktaf • Shapur's Secret Mission to Rome, Betrayal, and the Ordeal of the Donkey Skin بیت #32927

بفرمود تا پرده برداشتند / ز در سوی قیصرش بگذاشتند

“Caesar ordered the curtain to be drawn, allowing him to enter into his presence.”

Zolaktaf • Shapur's Secret Mission to Rome, Betrayal, and the Ordeal of the Donkey Skin بیت #32928

چو شاپور نزدیک قیصر رسید / بکرد آفرینی چنان چون سزید

“When Shapur reached Caesar, he offered praise as was fitting.”

Zolaktaf • Shapur's Secret Mission to Rome, Betrayal, and the Ordeal of the Donkey Skin بیت #32929

نگه کرد قیصر به شاپور گرد / ز خوبی دل و دیده او را سپرد

“Caesar gazed upon Shapur the valiant, giving his heart and eyes to his beauty.”

Zolaktaf • Shapur's Secret Mission to Rome, Betrayal, and the Ordeal of the Donkey Skin بیت #32930

به قیصر چنین گفت کای سرفراز / یکی نو سخن بشنو از من به راز

“He whispered to Caesar: 'O exalted ruler, listen to a secret tale from me...'”

Zolaktaf • Shapur's Secret Mission to Rome, Betrayal, and the Ordeal of the Donkey Skin بیت #32933

چو قیصر که فرمان یزدان بهشت / به ایران به جز تخم زشتی نکشت

“Whereas Caesar abandoned God's command and sowed nothing but evil seeds in Iran.”

Zolaktaf • Shapur's Triumph: Letter of Victory, Coronation at Ctesiphon, and the Humiliation of Caesar بیت #33157

به زاری همی بند ساید کنون / چو جان را نبودش خرد رهنمون

“Now he rubs his fetters in misery, for wisdom was not the guide of his soul.”

Zolaktaf • Shapur's Triumph: Letter of Victory, Coronation at Ctesiphon, and the Humiliation of Caesar بیت #33158