Epic Lore & Biography

The pure and innocent prince of Iran, son of Kay Kavus and pupil of Rostam, slain in Turan. In his dying speech inside the pit, Rostam mentioned how Gorui Zereh cut Siyavash's throat when his time came, reinforcing the cosmic truth that death spares neither heroes nor innocents.

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سیاووش زو خواست کاید پدید / ببایست لختی چمید و چرید

“Siyavash was destined to be born of his line; he still needed to live and walk the earth.”

Hamavaran • The Flight of King Kay Kavus to Heaven and His Fall بیت #5920

برین داستان من سخن ساختم / به کار سیاووش پرداختم

“I have composed verse upon this tragedy, and now I turn my mind to the saga of Siyavash.”

Sohrab • The Tragic Return to Zabulistan: The Mourning for Sohrab and the Sacred Tomb بیت #7187

جهاندار نامش سیاوخش کرد / برو چرخ گردنده را بخش کرد

“The ruler named him Siyavash, and commended his fortune to the turning heavens.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7257

سیاوش چنان شد که اندر جهان / به مانند او کس نبود از مهان

“Siyavash became such that in all the world, none among the great could rival him.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7271

گسی کرد ازان گونه او را به راه / که شد بر سیاوش نظاره سپاه

“He equipped him for the journey in such splendor that the entire army gazed at Siyavash in awe.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7280

چو آمد به کاووس شاه آگهی / که آمد سیاووش با فرهی

“When word reached King Kavus that Siyavash was approaching with divine splendor,”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7287

پذیره برفتند یکسر ز جای / به نزد سیاووش فرخنده رای

“They all went forth together to welcome auspicious-minded Siyavash.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7290

بهر کنج در سیصد استاده بود / میان در سیاووش آزاده بود

“In every corner three hundred stood, while noble Siyavash moved in their midst.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7293

چو کاووس را دید بر تخت عاج / ز یاقوت رخشنده بر سرش تاج

“When Siyavash saw Kavus upon the ivory throne, with a crown of gleaming rubies upon his head,”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7295

ز فر سیاوش فرو ماندند / بدادار برآفرین خواندند

“They stood awestruck by the divine splendor of Siyavash, and sang praises to the Almighty Creator.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7305

سیاووش را داد و کردش نوید / ز خوبی بدادش فراوان امید

“All these he bestowed upon Siyavash with royal promises, inspiring in his heart high hopes of goodness.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7315

ز ناگاه روی سیاوش بدید / پراندیشه گشت و دلش بردمید

“Suddenly caught sight of Siyavash's face; her heart swelled with passion and her thoughts grew wild.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7322

کسی را فرستاد نزدیک اوی / که پنهان سیاووش را این بگوی

“She dispatched a messenger to him, saying, 'Tell Siyavash in secret this word:”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7324

سپهبد سیاووش را خواند و گفت / که خون و رگ و مهر نتوان نهفت

“The monarch called Siyavash near and said, 'Kinship, blood, and affection cannot be concealed.'”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7335

سیاوش چو بشنید گفتار شاه / همی کرد خیره بدو در نگاه

“When Siyavash heard the King's command, he gazed intently at him in wonder and hesitation.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7340

سیاوش چنین داد پاسخ که شاه / مرا داد فرمان و تخت و کلاه

“Siyavash thus replied: 'The King has bestowed upon me command, throne, and crown;'”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7346

سیاوش چنین گفت کز بامداد / بیایم کنم هر چه او کرد یاد

“Siyavash replied, 'At dawn I shall come and fulfill all that the King hath requested.'”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7359

به پیش سیاوش همی رو بهوش / نگر تا چه فرماید آن دار گوش

“'Go attentively before Siyavash, and listen carefully to whatever that prince commands.'”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7363

به سودابه فرمود تا پیش اوی / نثار آورد گوهر و مشک و بوی

“He commanded Sudabeh to bring before him offerings of gems, musk, and sweet perfumes.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7364

چو خورشید برزد سر از کوهسار / سیاوش برآمد بر شهریار

“When the sun raised its head above the mountains, Siyavash presented himself before the Sovereign.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7366

برو آفرین کرد و بردش نماز / سخن گفت با او سپهد به راز

“He offered praise unto him and bowed in reverence, and then the commander spoke to him in private.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7367

سیاووش را گفت با او برو / بیارای دل را به دیدار نو

“He said to Siyavash, "Go with him, and delight thy heart with new encounters."”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7369

برفتند هر دو به یک جا به هم / روان شادمان و تهی دل ز غم

“So both went together to the place, with joyful spirits and hearts free of sorrow.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7370

چو برداشت پرده ز در هیربد / سیاوش همی بود ترسان ز بد

“As Hirbad raised the curtain from the threshold, Siyavash was filled with dread of coming evil.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7371

شبستان همه پیشباز آمدند / پر از شادی و بزم ساز آمدند

“The entire harem came forth to welcome him, brimming with joy and prepared for feast.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7372

درم زیر پایش همی ریختند / عقیق و زبرجد برآمیختند

“They scattered silver coin under his feet, mingling therewith carnelians and chrysolites.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7374

سیاوش چو نزدیک ایوان رسید / یکی تخت زرین درفشنده دید

“When Siyavash drew near the high hall, he beheld a gleaming golden throne.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7378

سیاوش چو از پیش پرده برفت / فرود آمد از تخت سودابه تفت

“As Siyavash stepped through the curtain, Sudabeh quickly descended from her throne.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7384

بیامد خرامان و بردش نماز / به بر در گرفتش زمانی دراز

“She advanced gracefully, bowed down in reverence, and held him in a long embrace.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7385

همی چشم و رویش ببوسید دیر / نیامد ز دیدار آن شاه سیر

“She kissed his eyes and face repeatedly, never weary of beholding the prince.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7386

سیاوش بدانست کان مهر چیست / چنان دوستی نز ره ایزدیست

“Siyavash perceived the nature of that affection, knowing such passion was not born of divine virtue.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7389

به نزدیک خواهر خرامید زود / که آن جایگه کار ناساز بود

“He hastened quickly toward his sisters, for that spot was fraught with peril and impropriety.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7390

برو خواهران آفرین خواندند / به کرسی زرینش بنشاندند

“His sisters bestowed blessings upon him, and seated him upon a throne of gold.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7391

بر خواهران بد زمانی دراز / خرامان بیامد سوی تخت باز

“After spending much time with his sisters, he walked back gracefully toward the main throne.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7392

شبستان همه شد پر از گفت‌وگوی / که اینت سر و تاج فرهنگ جوی

“Whispers echoed throughout the harem, saying: "Behold this crown and head of noble wisdom!"”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7393

تو گویی به مردم نماند همی / روانش خرد برفشاند همی

“"One would say he scarce resembles mortal men; his soul radiates pure wisdom!"”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7394

سیاوش به پیش پدر شد بگفت / که دیدم به پرده‌سرای نهفت

“Siyavash returned before his father and said, "I have visited the inner sanctuary hidden behind curtains."”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7395

همه نیکویی در جهان بهر تست / ز یزدان بهانه نبایدت جست

“"All goodness in the world is thy portion; thou hast no cause for complaint against God."”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7396

ز فرهنگ و رای سیاوش بگوی / ز بالا و دیدار و گفتار اوی

“Speak of Siyavash’s wisdom and sound judgment, of his noble stature, his countenance, and his eloquent speech.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7402

سیاوش به شبگیر شد نزد شاه / همی آفرین خواند بر تاج و گاه

“At dawn, Siyavash came before the king, offering praises upon the throne and crown.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7413