Epic Lore & Biography

The legendary Kianian general, son of Nowzar. In this section, Prince Ardashir's martial posture entering the battlefield is admiringly compared to that of General Tus.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

چو از دشت بنشست آوای کوس / بفرمود تا پیش او رفت طوس

“When the sound of war-drums subsided from the plain, he commanded Tus to come before him.”

Nozar • The Second Day at Dehestan: Defeat of Iran and Nowzar's Last Charge to His Sons بیت #3827

بشد طوس و گستهم با او به هم / لبان پر ز باد و روان پر ز غم

“Tus came together with Gustahm, their lips filled with cold sighs and their souls filled with sorrow.”

Nozar • The Second Day at Dehestan: Defeat of Iran and Nowzar's Last Charge to His Sons بیت #3828

گرفت آن دو فرزند را در کنار / فرو ریخت آب از مژه شهریار

“He took his two sons into his embrace, and tears streamed down from the eyes of the King.”

Nozar • The Second Day at Dehestan: Defeat of Iran and Nowzar's Last Charge to His Sons بیت #3847

به گستهم و طوس آمد این آگهی / که تیره شد آن فر شاهنشهی

“Tidings came to Gustaham and Tus that the majestic glory of the King of Kings had been darkened.”

Nozar • Mourning for Nowzar, the Rescue of Captives by Aghriras and Kashvad, and Their Return to Zabulistan بیت #4047

اگر داردی طوس و گستهم فر / سپاه است و گردان بسیار مر

“'Though Tus and Gustahm possess royal aura, and there are innumerable heroes in the army,”

Zutahmasb • The Coronation of Zoo, the Great Drought, and the Peace between Iran and Turan بیت #4144

چو طوس و چو گودرز کشواد و گیو / چو خراد و گرگین و رهام نیو

“Lords like Tus, Goudarz son of Kashvad, Giev, Khorrad, Gorgin, and valiant Rohham...”

Kay Kavus • The Song of the Musician Demon and Kavus’s Ambition for Mazandaran بیت #4634

چنین گفت پس طوس با مهتران / که ای رزم دیده دلاور سران

“Then Tous spoke to the chieftains: 'O battle-tested, valiant leaders!'”

Kay Kavus • The Song of the Musician Demon and Kavus’s Ambition for Mazandaran بیت #4646

به طوس آن زمان داد اسپهبدی / بدو گفت از ایران بگردان بدی

“He bestowed the supreme command of the host upon Tus, saying: 'Turn evil away from Iran.'”

Kay Kavus • Kavus's Triumphant Return to Iran, Bestowal of Honors upon Rostam, and the Reign of Justice بیت #5496

چو از دژ رها کرد کاووس را / همان گیو و گودرز و هم طوس را

“When he released Kavus from the fortress, as well as Gev, Gudarz, and Tus,”

Hamavaran • Rostam's Triumph over the Three Monarchs and the Liberation of Kay Kavus بیت #5788

خبر یافت زو رستم و گیو و طوس / برفتند با لشکری گشن و کوس

“Rostam, Giv, and Tus received news of him; they set out with a massive army and the sound of war drums.”

Hamavaran • The Rescue of Kavus, the Scolding of Gudarz, and the Forty-Day Penance بیت #5924

ازان پس تهمتن زمین داد بوس / چنین گفت کاین باده بر یاد طوس

“Then Rostam kissed the ground and said: 'Let this goblet of wine be drunk in honor of Tus!'”

Hamavaran • The Feast at Navand and the Hunt of the Seven Champions in Turan بیت #6034

چو طوس و چو گودرز نیزه‌گذار / چو گرگین و چون گیو گرد و سوار

“Alongside were spear-wielding Tus and Goudarz, as well as Gorgin and the valiant rider Giv,”

Hamavaran • The Battle of the Seven Champions and the Slaying of Alkus بیت #6052

برانگیزم از گاه کاووس را / از ایران ببرم پی طوس را

“'I shall dethrone Kavus from his royal seat, and sever the footholds of Tus from Iran.'”

Sohrab • The Birth of Sohrab: A Father's Secret and the Vow of Conquest بیت #6266

چو طوس و چو گودرز کشواد و گیو / چو گرگین و بهرام و فرهاد نیو

“Commanders like Tus, Goudarz son of Kashvad, Giv, Gurgin, Bahram, and valiant Farhad.”

Sohrab • Gozhdaham's Letter to Kay Kavus and the Evacuation of the White Fortress بیت #6440

دگر روز فرمود تا گیو و طوس / ببستند شبگیر بر پیل کوس

“On the next day, he commanded Gev and Tus to bind the war drums upon the elephants at dawn.”

Sohrab • The Arrival of Kavus's Host, Human's Dread, and Sohrab's Carefree Feasting بیت #6583

بیامد دمان تا به قلب سپاه / ز لشکر بر طوس شد کینه خواه

“'He came roaring to the center of the host, seeking vengeance near Tus's position.'”

Sohrab • The Eve of Fate: Rostam's Report and Last Will to Zourareh بیت #6891

که او بود بر زین و نیزه بدست / چو گرگین فرود آمد او برنشست

“'While Tus was mounted with spear in hand, he dismounted like Gorgin and sat back up.'”

Sohrab • The Eve of Fate: Rostam's Report and Last Will to Zourareh بیت #6892

شنیدی که او گفت کاووس کیست / گر او شهریارست پس طوس کیست

“'Did you not hear how he said, "Who is Kay Kavus? If he is the king, then who is Tus?"'”

Sohrab • Rostam's Plea for the Panacea and the Cruel Refusal of Kay Kavus بیت #7101

بفرمود تا با سپه گیو و طوس / برفتند با نای رویین و کوس

“He commanded Giv and Tus to advance with the army, amidst sound of brass trumpets and drums.”

Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion بیت #7288

چو طوس و چو گودرز و گیو دلیر / چو شاپور و فرهاد و رهام شیر

“Such as Tus and brave Goudarz and Giv, Shapur and Farhad and lion-like Rohham,”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9785

به هشتم بزد نای رویین و کوس / بیامد به درگاه گودرز و طوس

“On the eighth day he sounded the bronze pipe and war drum; Goudarz and Tus arrived at court,”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9818

چو بشنید طوس سپهبد برفت / به خون ریختن روی بنهاد تفت

“When Tus the general heard this command, he stepped forth swiftly to shed that youth's blood.”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9936

دل طوس بخشایش آورد سخت / بران نامبردار برگشته بخت

“The heart of Tus was moved with deep compassion for that famous, ill-fated prince.”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9941

بر رستم آمد بگفت این سخن / که پور سپهدار افگند بن

“He returned to Rostam and recounted these words, hoping to spare the line of the Turanian commander.”

Siavosh • The Tidings of Siyavash's Murder, Mourning of Kavus and Rostam, the Slaying of Sudabeh, and the Awakening of Vengeance بیت #9942

که طوس و فریبرز گشتند باز / نیارست رفتن بر دژ فراز

“That Tus and Fariborz had returned defeated, unable to scale the high fortress,”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10873

همان طوس با کاویانی درفش / همی رفت با کوس و زرینه کفش

“Likewise came Tous bearing the Kavian Banner, moving to the beat of drums and wearing golden boots.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10932

ز گفتارها پوزش آورد پیش / بپیچید زان بیهده رای خویش

“He offered apologies for his past words, turning away from his foolish judgment of before.”

Siavosh • Kai Khosrow's Letter on the Spear, the Conquering of Bahman Fortress, and the Coronation by Kavus بیت #10936

بفرمود تا گیو و گودرز و طوس / برفتند با نای رویین و کوس

“He commanded Giv, Gudarz, and Tus to march out with brass flutes and royal kettle-drums.”

Kkhosro • The Justice of Kay Khosrow, the Arrival of Rostam and Zal from Nimruz, and the Tearful Reunion in Memory of Siyavash بیت #10997

خروش آمد و نالهٔ بوق و کوس / ز قلب سپه گیو و گودرز و طوس

“Shouting arose with the wail of horns and drums from the center where Giv, Gudarz, and Tus rode.”

Kkhosro • The Justice of Kay Khosrow, the Arrival of Rostam and Zal from Nimruz, and the Tearful Reunion in Memory of Siyavash بیت #11003

گرفتند هر سه ورا در کنار / بپرسید شیراوژن از شهریار

“All three took him in their embrace, and the lion-slayer asked after the welfare of the monarch.”

Kkhosro • The Justice of Kay Khosrow, the Arrival of Rostam and Zal from Nimruz, and the Tearful Reunion in Memory of Siyavash بیت #11005

تبیره برآمد ز درگاه طوس / همان نالهٔ بوق و آوای کوس

“Drums thundered from the portal of Tus, accompanied by the wail of war-horns and the booming of kettledrums.”

Forood • Entrusting the Army to Tus and the Warning of Kalat بیت #11353

سپهدار با افسر و گرز و نای / بیامد ز بالای پرده‌سرای

“The Commander came forth from his royal pavilion, adorned with crown, mace, and preceded by trumpets.”

Forood • Entrusting the Army to Tus and the Warning of Kalat بیت #11359

بشد طوس با کاویانی درفش / بپای اندرون کرده زرینه کفش

“Tus advanced bearing the Kavian Banner, wearing golden boots upon his feet.”

Forood • Entrusting the Army to Tus and the Warning of Kalat بیت #11360

بفرمود تا نامداران گرد / ز لشکر سپهبد سوی شاه برد

“The King commanded that the commander lead the illustrious heroes of the army into his royal presence.”

Forood • Entrusting the Army to Tus and the Warning of Kalat بیت #11364

بدیشان چنین گفت بیدار شاه / که طوس سپهبد به پیش سپاه

“The vigilant King addressed them, saying: 'Behold, Tus the commander shall lead the front of this army.”

Forood • Entrusting the Army to Tus and the Warning of Kalat بیت #11366

بپایست با اختر کاویان / بفرمان او بست باید میان

“He stands with the Banner of Kaveh; at his command you must all gird your loins in obedience.”

Forood • Entrusting the Army to Tus and the Warning of Kalat بیت #11367

بدو داد مهری به پیش سپاه / که سالار اویست و جوینده راه

“The King entrusted him with the royal seal before the host, designating him as the supreme commander and guide of the path.”

Forood • Entrusting the Army to Tus and the Warning of Kalat بیت #11368

بفرمان او بود باید همه / کجا بندها زو گشاید همه

“Everyone must remain obedient to his commands, through whom all complex knots shall be unraveled.'”

Forood • Entrusting the Army to Tus and the Warning of Kalat بیت #11369

بدو گفت مگذر ز پیمان من / نگه‌دار آیین و فرمان من

“Then Kay Kavus said to Tus: 'Do not stray from my covenant; uphold my royal customs and commands.”

Forood • Entrusting the Army to Tus and the Warning of Kalat بیت #11370

چنین گفت پس طوس با شهریار / که از رای تو نگذرد روزگار

“Tus then replied to the King: 'Time itself does not stray from the wisdom of your counsel!”

Forood • Entrusting the Army to Tus and the Warning of Kalat بیت #11384