Epic Lore & Biography

The eldest son of Fereydun who ruled the West (Rum) and co-conspired in the murder of Iraj, later slain in vengeance by King Manuchehr.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

نخستین به سلم اندرون بنگرید / همه روم و خاور مراو را سزید

“First he looked upon Salm, deeming all of Rome and the West fitting for him.”

Fereydoon • Fereydun Divides the Realm Among His Three Sons بیت #1223

بفرمود تا لشکری برگزید / گرازان سوی خاور اندرکشید

“He ordered a mighty army to be chosen for him, and Salm proudly led his forces toward the West.”

Fereydoon • Fereydun Divides the Realm Among His Three Sons بیت #1224

به تخت کیان اندر آورد پای / همی خواندندیش خاور خدای

“He stepped upon the Kayanid throne, and they hailed him as the Lord of the West.”

Fereydoon • Fereydun Divides the Realm Among His Three Sons بیت #1225

نشستند هر سه به آرام و شاد / چنان مرزبانان فرخ نژاد

“Thus all three sat in peaceful joy, sovereign rulers of noble and blessed lineage.”

Fereydoon • Fereydun Divides the Realm Among His Three Sons بیت #1233

بجنبید مر سلم را دل ز جای / دگرگونه‌تر شد به آیین و رای

“Salm’s heart stirred from its rightful place, and his counsel and custom transformed into evil.”

Fereydoon • The Malice of Salm and Tur بیت #1238

چو ایران و دشت یلان و یمن / به ایرج دهد روم و خاور به من

“'He gave Iran, the plain of heroes, and Yemen to Iraj, leaving Rum and the West for me.'”

Fereydoon • The Malice of Salm and Tur بیت #1250

چنین داد پاسخ که با شهریار / بگو این سخن هم چنین یاد دار

“He answered thus: 'Tell the King, and keep this message firmly in your memory:'”

Fereydoon • The Malice of Salm and Tur بیت #1256

برفت این برادر ز روم آن ز چین / به زهر اندر آمیخته انگبین

“One brother marched from Rum and the other from China, mixing honey with deadly poison.”

Fereydoon • The Malice of Salm and Tur بیت #1265

سخن سلم پیوند کرد از نخست / ز شرم پدر دیدگان را بشست

“Salm began the speech first, washing his eyes clean of all shame toward his father.”

Fereydoon • The Malice of Salm and Tur بیت #1269

فرستادهٔ سلم چون گشت باز / شهنشاه بنشست و بگشاد راز

“When Salm's envoy had taken his leave, the King of kings sat in solitude and unburdened his heart.”

Fereydoon • Fereydun's Counsel with Iraj بیت #1345

ورا گفت کان دو پسر جنگجوی / ز خاور سوی ما نهادند روی

“He said to him: 'Those two warlike sons have set their faces from the West and Turan towards us.'”

Fereydoon • Fereydun's Counsel with Iraj بیت #1347

یکی نامه بنوشت شاه زمین / به خاور خدای و به سالار چین

“The King of the Earth drafted a letter unto the Lord of the West and the Sovereign of China.”

Fereydoon • Fereydun's Letter to Salm and Tur بیت #1383

چو تنگ اندر آمد به نزدیکشان / نبود آگه از رای تاریکشان

“As he drew near unto them, he knew nothing of the dark counsel in their hearts.”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1402

پذیره شدندش به آیین خویش / سپه سربسر باز بردند پیش

“They came forth to receive him according to their custom, advancing their whole army forward.”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1403

چو دیدند روی برادر به مهر / یکی تازه‌تر برگشادند چهر

“When they saw their brother's affectionate face, they brightened their countenances with feigned warmth.”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1404

دو پرخاشجوی با یکی نیک خوی / گرفتند پرسش نه بر آرزوی

“Two quarrelsome brothers and one of noble nature greeted each other, though not out of true affection.”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1405

دو دل پر ز کینه یکی دل به جای / برفتند هر سه به پرده سرای

“Two hearts filled with hatred, one heart pure and steadfast—the three together entered the royal pavilion.”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1406

به لشکر نگه کرد سلم از کران / سرش گشت از کار لشکر گران

“Salm looked upon the army from afar, and his spirit grew heavy and troubled at their mood.”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1411

به لشگرگه آمد دلی پر ز کین / جگر پر ز خون ابروان پر ز چین

“He returned to the camp with a heart full of spite, his liver filled with blood, his brows heavily knit.”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1412

سراپرده پرداخت از انجمن / خود و تور بنشست با رای زن

“He cleared the pavilion of all assembly, and sat alone with Tur and his counselors.”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1413

سخن شد پژوهنده از هردری / ز شاهی و از تاج هر کشوری

“They began to discuss every matter, examining kingship and the crowns of every realm.”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1414

به تور از میان سخن سلم گفت / که یک یک سپاه از چه گشتند جفت

“In the midst of their talk, Salm said to Tur, 'Why have the soldiers gathered thus two by two?'”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1415

به هنگامهٔ بازگشتن ز راه / نکردی همانا به لشکر نگاه

“'Didst thou not perchance behold the troops as we returned upon our way?'”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1416

سپاه دو شاه از پذیره شدن / دگر بود و دیگر به بازآمدن

“'The armies of both kings were one way during the greeting, and quite another upon the return!'”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1417

که چندان کجا راه بگذاشتند / یکی چشم از ایرج نه برداشتند

“'For throughout the entire length of the road they traversed, they never took their eyes off Iraj!'”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1418

از ایران دلم خود به دو نیم بود / به اندیشه اندیشگان برفزود

“'My heart was already broken over Iran, and now this anxiety has multiplied my cares.'”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1419

سپاه دو کشور چو کردم نگاه / از این پس جز او را نخوانند شاه

“'As I observed the troops of both realms, henceforth they will call no one king save him!'”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1420

اگر بیخ او نگسلانی ز جای / ز تخت بلندت کشد زیر پای

“'If thou dost not uproot him now, he will pull thee down from thy exalted throne!'”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1421

برین گونه از جای برخاستند / همه شب همی چاره آراستند

“Thus they arose from their place, and all through the night they plotted their scheme.”

Fereydoon • The Arrival of Iraj Before Salm and Tur بیت #1422

دو بیهوده را دل بدان کار گرم / که دیده بشویند هر دو ز شرم

“The two foolish brothers were intent upon their dark work, having washed their eyes of all shame.”

Fereydoon • The Slaying of Iraj بیت #1424

برفتند باز آن دو بیداد شوم / یکی سوی ترک و یکی سوی روم

“The two dark, unjust brothers turned back—one toward Turan and the other toward Rome.”

Fereydoon • The Slaying of Iraj بیت #1465

به سلم و به تور آمد این آگهی / که شد روشن آن تخت شاهنشهی

“Word reached Salm and Tur that the royal throne had been illuminated by Manuchehr's rise.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1556

دل هر دو بیدادگر پر نهیب / که اختر همی رفت سوی نشیب

“Fear filled the hearts of both oppressors, for their star of fortune was declining.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1557

نشستند هر دو به اندیشگان / شده تیره روز جفاپیشگان

“They sat together in deep anxiety, as the days grew dark for the cruel brothers.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1558

برون شد ز درگاه شاپور گرد / فرستادهٔ سلم را پیش برد

“Shapur the champion went forth from the court and brought Salm's messenger inside.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1599

که با سلم و با تور گردان سپهر / نه بس دیر چین اندر آرد بچهر

“That before long, the turning heavens would cast deep wrinkles of woe upon the brows of Salm and Tur.”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1635

به سلم بزرگ آنگهی تور گفت / که آرام و شادی بباید نهفت

“Then Tur spoke to the elder Salm: 'We must now conceal all peace and joy.'”

Fereydoon • Salm and Tur Learn of Manuchehr بیت #1674

به تور و به سلم آگهی تاختند / که ایرانیان جنگ را ساختند

“Word was swiftly borne to Tur and Salm that the Iranians were fully prepared for battle.”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1721

دو خونی همان با سپاهی گران / برفتند آگنده از کین سران

“Those two murderers came forward with a massive army, their heads filled with bitter hatred.”

Fereydoon • The March of Salm and Tur Against Iran بیت #1723

دل تور و سلم اندر آمد به‌جوش / به راه شبیخون نهادند گوش

“The hearts of Tur and Salm boiled over with wrath; they set their ears toward planning a night ambush.”

Fereydoon • The First Battle of Manuchehr Against Salm and Tur بیت #1774