Epic Lore & Biography

A vengeful Turanian commander who led invasions against Iran, ultimately slain in battle by the Iranian general Qaran.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (13)

شماساس و دیگر خزروان گرد / ز لشکر سواران بدیشان سپرد

“Shamasas and Khazarvan the warrior—to whom he entrusted a body of cavalry riders.”

Nozar • Afrasiab's Invasion of Iran and the Stand at Dehestan بیت #3717

همانا شماساس در نیمروز / نشستست با تاج گیتی فروز

“'Surely Shamasas is now in Nimruz, sitting adorned with the world-illuminating crown.'”

Nozar • Afrasiab's Invasion of Iran and the Stand at Dehestan بیت #3732

شماساس کز پیش جیحون برفت / سوی سیستان روی بنهاد و تفت

“Shamasas, who had advanced from the banks of the Jayhun, turned rapidly toward Sistan.”

Nozar • The Turanian Advance on Zabulistan: Mehrab's Deception and Warning to Zal بیت #3946

فرستاده‌ای آمد از نزد اوی / به سوی شماساس بنهاد روی

“An envoy arrived from Mehrab's court, setting out directly toward Shamasas.”

Nozar • The Turanian Advance on Zabulistan: Mehrab's Deception and Warning to Zal بیت #3951

شماساس را خواست کاید برون / نیامد برون کش بخوشید خون

“He sought Shamasas to step forth, but Shamasas came not, his blood frozen with fear.”

Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #3996

چو این دو سرافگنده شد در نبرد / شماساس شد بی‌دل و روی زرد

“When these two chieftains were slain in battle, Shamasas grew faint-hearted and turn yellow with fear.”

Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #4002

شماساس و آن لشکر رزم ساز / پراگنده از رزم گشتند باز

“Shamasas and that warlike host turned back, scattered in flight from the fight.”

Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #4003

شماساس چون در بیابان رسید / ز ره قارن کاوه آمد پدید

“When Shamasas reached the desert plain, Qaran son of Kaveh appeared on his path.”

Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #4007

به هم بازخوردند هر دو سپاه / شماساس با قارن کینه‌خواه

“The two hosts collided with each other—fleeing Shamasas against vengeful Qaran.”

Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #4009

گریزان شماساس با چند مرد / برفتند ازان تیره گرد نبرد

“Shamasas fled with merely a few men, escaping out of that dark dust of battle.”

Nozar • Zal's Return, the Slaying of Khazarvan and Kolbad, and Qaran's Interception of Shamasas بیت #4013

شماساس را دید گرد دلیر / که می‌برخروشید چون نرّه شیر

“He caught sight of Shamasas, the valiant warrior, who was roaring like a male lion.”

Kay Qobad • The Coronation of Kay Qobad and the Fall of Shamasas بیت #4410

نگون اندر آمد شماساس گرد / چو دید او ز قارن چنان دست برد

“The valiant Shamasas tumbled headlong to the dust when he felt the prowess of Qaren's hand.”

Kay Qobad • The Coronation of Kay Qobad and the Fall of Shamasas بیت #4413

شماساس کین‌توز لشکر‌پناه / که قارن بکشتش به آوردگاه

“'...and Shamasas the vengeful defender of the host, whom Qaran slew upon the field of battle!'”

Kay Qobad • Afrasiab's Report to Pashang: The Valour of Rostam and the Call for Peace بیت #4491