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Shiruy

human hero Origin / Domain: Iran Allegiance: iran

Epic Lore & Biography

Shiruy was a seasoned Iranian chieftain and champion serving under Manuchehr and Fereydun. He was entrusted with taking control of Salm's captured fortress and loading its immense treasury onto war-elephants to present at the royal court.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (8)

سپهدار چون قارن کاوگان / سپهکش چو شیروی و چون آوگان
“Commanders such as Qaran son of Kaveh, warlords like Shiruy and Avagan,”
Fereydoon • The Birth of Manuchehr بیت #1554
سپه را به شیروی بسپرد و گفت / که من خویشتن را بخواهم نهفت
“Qaran entrusted the host to Shirwi and said: 'I shall conceal my identity.'”
Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1837
سپه را به نزدیک دریا بماند / به شیروی شیراوژن و خود براند
“He left the army near the sea with Shirwi, the lion-slayer, and rode forward alone.”
Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1841
خروشید و بنمود یک یک نشان / به شیروی و گردان گردن کشان
“He shouted and gave signals one by one to Shirwi and the noble champions.”
Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1857
چو شیروی دید آن درفش یلی / به کین روی بنهاد با پردلی
“When Shirwi saw that heroic standard, he charged in vengeance with a lion's courage.”
Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1858
به یک دست قارن به یک دست شیر / به سر گرز و تیغ آتش و آب زیر
“With Qaran on one side and Shirwi on the other, maces and swords rained down like fire above, and blood like water below.”
Fereydoon • The Infiltration and Fall of the Sea Fortress بیت #1860
سوی دژ فرستاد شیروی را / جهاندیده مرد جهانجوی را
“He sent Shiruy to the fortress—that experienced man who sought the world.”
Fereydoon • The Slaying of Salm and the Passing of Fereydun بیت #1906
سپهدار شیروی با خواسته / به درگاه شاه آمد آراسته
“Shiruy, the grand commander, arrived arrayed in splendor at the royal court, bearing immense wealth.”
Fereydoon • The Slaying of Salm and the Passing of Fereydun بیت #1929
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