Epic Lore & Biography

Princess of Samangan and mother of Sohrab. Rostam agonized in his mourning over how he could ever send news of her innocent son's death to her.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (23)

چنین داد پاسخ که تهمینه‌ام / تو گویی که از غم به دو نیمه‌ام

“She answered thus: 'I am Tahmineh; you would say I am torn in half by sorrow.'”

Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6200

یکی دختِ شاه سَمَنگان منم / ز پشت هُژَبر و پلنگان منم

“'I am the daughter of the King of Samangan, descended from the line of lions and leopards.'”

Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6201

به گیتی ز خوبان مرا جفت نیست / چو من زیر چرخِ کبود اندکيست

“'In all the world among beauties I have no match; few like me exist beneath the azure sky.'”

Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6202

کس از پرده بیرون ندیدی مرا / نه هرگز کس آوا شنیدی مرا

“'No one has ever seen me outside my veil, nor has anyone ever heard my voice.'”

Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6203

ترا اَم کنون گر بخواهی مرا / نبیند جزین مرغ و ماهی مرا

“'I am yours now if you desire me; otherwise no bird or fish shall ever see me again.'”

Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6213

چو رستم برانسان پری چهره دید / ز هر دانشی نزد او بهره دید

“When Rostam saw that fairy-faced maiden and perceived her wealth of wisdom and knowledge,”

Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6218

بدان پهلوان داد آن دخت خویش / بدان سان که بودست آیین و کیش

“He bestowed his daughter upon the champion according to standard custom and holy faith.”

Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6222

چو انباز او گشت با او براز / ببود آن شب تیره دیر و دراز

“When she became his secret companion, that dark night passed deep and long.”

Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6227

بدو داد و گفتش که این را بدار / اگر دختر آرد ترا روزگار

“He gave it to her and said: 'Keep this seal; if fortune brings you a daughter,'”

Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6230

همی بود آن شب بر ماه روی / همی گفت از هر سخن پیش اوی

“He remained that night beside the moon-faced lady, speaking of many profound matters before her.”

Sohrab • The Night Encounter of Rostam and Tahmineh, the Wedding Covenant, and the Sacred Seal بیت #6235

چو نه ماه بگذشت بر دخت شاه / یکی پورش آمد چو تابنده ماه

“When nine months passed for the king's daughter, she gave birth to a son radiant as the shining moon.”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6242

چو خندان شد و چهره شاداب کرد / ورا نام تهمینه ، سهراب کرد

“When he smiled and his face bloomed with joy, Tahmineh named him Sohrab.”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6244

بر مادر آمد بپرسید زوی / بدو گفت گستاخ بامن بگوی

“He came to his mother and questioned her, saying boldly: 'Speak openly with me!'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6248

گر این پرسش از من بماند نهان / نمانم ترا زنده اندر جهان

“'If this question remains hidden from me, I shall not leave you alive in this world!'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6251

بدو گفت مادر که بشنو سخن / بدین شادمان باش و تندی مکن

“His mother said to him: 'Listen to my words; rejoice in this and do not be harsh.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6252

یکی نامه از رستم جنگ جوی / بیاورد و بنمود پنهان بدوی

“She brought a secret letter sent by battle-seeking Rostam and showed it secretly to him.”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6257

بدو گفت افراسیاب این سخن / نبایدکه داند ز سر تا به بن

“She said to him: 'Afrasiab must never learn of this matter from top to bottom.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6259

چو داند بخواندت نزدیک خویش / دل مادرت گردد از درد ریش

“'Once he learns, he will summon you to his side, and your mother's heart will bleed with aching sorrow.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6261

نشان داد مادر مرا از پدر / ز مهر اندر آمد روانم بسر

“'My mother gave me signs of my father; my soul departed solely out of love for him.'”

Sohrab • The Tragic Fall of Sohrab: The Fatal Recognition and Rostam's Agony بیت #7024

چو برخاست آواز کوس از درم / بیامد پر از خون دو رخ مادرم

“'When the sound of drums echoed from my gates, my mother came with faces bathed in tears.'”

Sohrab • The Tragic Fall of Sohrab: The Fatal Recognition and Rostam's Agony بیت #7037

همان نیز مادر به روشن روان / فرستاد با من یکی پهلوان

“'Likewise, my mother with an enlightened soul sent a chieftain alongside me,'”

Sohrab • The Tragic Fall of Sohrab: The Fatal Recognition and Rostam's Agony بیت #7041

چه گویم چو آگه شود مادرش / چه گونه فرستم کسی را برش

“'What shall I say when his mother learns? How can I send anyone to her presence?'”

Sohrab • Rostam's Bitter Lamentation, the Burning of the Pavilions, and Kavus's Forgiveness of Turan بیت #7121

پدرش آن گرانمایهٔ پهلوان / چه گوید بدان پاک‌دخت جوان

“'What will his glorious father say to that pure, noble maiden?'”

Sohrab • Rostam's Bitter Lamentation, the Burning of the Pavilions, and Kavus's Forgiveness of Turan بیت #7123