Epic Lore & Biography

The valiant son of Afrasiab slain by Kay Khosrow in single combat. Kay Khosrow defended his choice to engage Shideh personally, explaining that no other Iranian knight present possessed the requisite divine favor for that duel.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (31)

سپهدارشان شیدهٔ شیر دل / کز آتش ستاند به شمشیر دل

“Their commander was lion-hearted Shideh, who could rip courage from fire with his blade.”

12rokh • The Fourfold Host: Kay Khosrow’s Mobilization and the Dispatch of Armies Against Turan بیت #17089

زند بر در شهر خوارزم گاه / ابا شیدهٔ رزم زن کینه خواه

“And to set up camp at the gates of Khwarazm against Shedeh, the vengeful warrior.”

12rokh • The Fourfold Host: Kay Khosrow’s Mobilization and the Dispatch of Armies Against Turan بیت #17137

به رزم اندرون شیده برگشت از اوی / سوی شهر گرگان نهادست روی

“'In battle, Shideh turned back from him and set his face toward the city of Gorgan.'”

12rokh • Kay Khosrow's Royal Rescript, Tus's Mobilization, and Piran's Deepening Dismay بیت #18038

بدو گفت شاه ای سرفراز مرد / نه گرم آزموده ز گیتی نه سرد

“He said to him: 'O proud champion, who hast tested neither the heat nor cold of the world...'”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #19947

به ره با طلایه بر آویختند / به نام از پی شیده خون ریختند

“They clashed with the vanguard along the path, spilling blood in Shideh's name.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #19999

هم اندر زمان شیده آنجا رسید / نگهبان ایرانیان را بدید

“At that very moment Shideh arrived, beholding the Iranian sentinels.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20001

دل شیده گشت اندر آن کار تنگ / همی باز خواند آن یلان را ز جنگ

“Shideh's heart grew troubled at this strife, and he called his champions back from combat.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20002

بگوید که روشن دلی شیده نام / به شاه آوریدست چندی پیام

“"To announce that a bright-hearted warrior named Shideh brings messages to the monarch,"”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20004

همی شیده گوید که هستم به نام / کسی بایدم تا گزارم پیام

“"Says his name is Shideh, requesting an emissary to whom he may deliver his charge."”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20008

چنین گفت کین شیده خال منست / به بالا و مردی همال منست

“He said, "This Shideh is my uncle, my equal in stature and in bravery."”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20010

چو آمد بر شیده دادش درود / ز شاه و ز ایرانیان برفزود

“Upon coming before Shideh, he offered greetings, adding blessings from the king and all Iranians.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20014

ز لشکر کنون شیده را برگزید / که این دید بند بدی را کلید

“From his host he hath now chosen Shideh, deeming him the key to unlock this snare of evil.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20030

وگر شیده از شاه جوید نبرد / به آورد گستاخ با او مگرد

“And if Shideh seeks single battle with the King, step not brazenly into the arena against him.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20033

به  دست تو گر شیده گردد تباه / یکی نامور کم شود زان سپاه

“Should Shideh perish by thy hand, merely one renowned warrior is lost from their army;”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20034

که گویند از ایران سواری نبود / که یارست با شیده رزم آزمود

“Lest men say that no warrior from Iran possessed the fortitude to test his prowess against Shideh,”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20064

بدانید کاین شیده روز نبرد / پدر را ندارد به هامون به مرد

“Know ye that Shideh, on the day of battle, counts not even his own father a match upon the plain.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20068

سلیحش پدر کرده از جادویی / ز کژی و بی راهی و بدخویی

“His father forged his warded armor through sorcery, born of deceit, evil paths, and malice.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20069

نباشد سلیح شما کارگر / بدان جوشن و خود پولادبر

“Your weaponry will prove powerless against that steel-sundering coat of mail and helm.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20070

همان اسبش از باد دارد نژاد / به دل همچو شیر و به رفتن چو باد

“Likewise, his steed traces its lineage to the gale—lion-hearted in courage, swift as the wind in motion.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20071

کسی را که یزدان ندادست فر / نباشدش با چنگ او پای و پر

“Whosoever is denied divine glory by God shall have no strength or standing against his grasp.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20072

همان با شما او نیاید به جنگ / ز فر و نژاد خود آیدش ننگ

“Furthermore, he will not stoop to fight with you, holding combat with lesser men a stain upon his lineage.”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20073

نبیره فریدون و پور قباد / دو جنگی بود یک‌دل و یک نهاد

“The scion of Fereydoun and the son of Qobad must meet—two champion warriors of identical resolve and blood!'”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20074

بسوزم بر او تیره جان پدرش / چو کاووس را سوخت او بر پسرش

“'I shall scorch the dark soul of his father over his loss, even as he burned the heart of Kavus over his son!'”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Deceitful Peace Envoy and Kay Khosrow's Unyielding Vow of Vengeance بیت #20075

پشنگ آمد و خواست از من نبرد / زره‌دار بی لشکر و دار و برد

“The scion of Pashang came and demanded battle from me—an armored knight without his host or force.”

Mahmood • Keykhosrow's Challenge and the Shadow of Afrasiab's Dream بیت #20087

من و شیده و دشت و شمشیر تیز / برآرم به فرجام از او رستخیز

“Just I, Shideh, the open plain, and the sharp sword! In the end, I shall raise a doom upon him.”

Mahmood • Keykhosrow's Challenge and the Shadow of Afrasiab's Dream بیت #20090

چو این گفت باشی به شیده بگوی / که ای کم خرد مهتر کامجوی

“'When thou hast spoken this, say to Shideh: "O foolish, self-seeking leader!”

Mahmood • Keykhosrow's Challenge and the Shadow of Afrasiab's Dream بیت #20094

بشد شیده نزدیک افراسیاب / دلش چون بر آتش نهاده کباب

“Shideh went before Afrasiab, his heart roasting like meat over a fire.”

Mahmood • Keykhosrow's Challenge and the Shadow of Afrasiab's Dream بیت #20101

به شیده چنین گفت کز بامداد / مکن تا دو روز ای پسر جنگ یاد

“He spoke to Shideh thus: 'My son, from tomorrow morn, make no mention of battle for two days.”

Mahmood • Keykhosrow's Challenge and the Shadow of Afrasiab's Dream بیت #20106

من و خسرو و دشت آوردگاه / برانگیزم از شاه گرد سیاه

“Me, Khosrow, and the field of combat! I shall raise black dust from the King!'”

Mahmood • Keykhosrow's Challenge and the Shadow of Afrasiab's Dream بیت #20110

ز آورد چندین بگوید همی / مگر دخمهٔ شیده جوید همی

“'He speaks so much of single combat—is he perhaps seeking the grave of his son Shideh?'”

Mahmood • Afrasiab's Challenge to Single Combat and the Ambush in the Dark بیت #21083

دگر آن که گفتی که با شیده جنگ / بیاراستی چون دلاور پلنگ

“'Furthermore, thou saidst that I arrayed battle against Shideh like a fierce leopard,'”

Mahmood • Kay Khosrow's Response to Zal: Lineage, Vengeance, and Renunciation بیت #22260