Epic Lore & Biography

Viseh was the noble progenitor of the Viseh clan and patriarch of Piran, Lahak, and Farshidvard, serving as a pillar of Turanian nobility.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (13)

سپهبدش چون ویسهٔ تیزچنگ / که سالار بد بر سپاه پشنگ

“Along with his fierce commander Viseh, who was the supreme leader of Pashang's war host.”

Nozar • Turan Learns of Manuchehr's Death and Pashang's Call for Vengeance بیت #3664

چنین گفت با ویسهٔ نامور / که دل سخت گردان به مرگ پسر

“He spoke thus to the renowned Vayseh: 'Harden your heart over the death of your son,'”

Nozar • The Capture of King Nowzar and the Flight of Qaren بیت #3919

ترا رفت باید ببسته کمر / یکی لشکری ساخته پرهنر

“'You must go forth with belt girded, leading an army filled with skill.'”

Nozar • The Capture of King Nowzar and the Flight of Qaren بیت #3921

بشد ویسه سالار توران سپاه / ابا لشکری نامور کینه‌خواه

“Viseh, the commander of Turan's host, set forth with a renowned and vengeance-seeking army.”

Nozar • The Battle of Qaran and Viseh: The Avenging of Barman and the Turanian Defeat بیت #3922

ز ویسه به قارن رسید آگهی / که آمد به پیروزی و فرهی

“News reached Qaran concerning Viseh, that he was advancing with pride and fury.”

Nozar • The Battle of Qaran and Viseh: The Avenging of Barman and the Turanian Defeat بیت #3926

ز درد پسر ویسهٔ جنگجوی / سوی پارس چون باد بنهاد روی

“Grieving the loss of his son, the warlike Viseh sped like the wind toward Pars.”

Nozar • The Battle of Qaran and Viseh: The Avenging of Barman and the Turanian Defeat بیت #3928

ز قلب سپه ویسه آواز داد / که شد تاج و تخت بزرگی به باد

“From the center of the host, Viseh shouted: 'The crown and throne of greatness are blown away by the wind!'”

Nozar • The Battle of Qaran and Viseh: The Avenging of Barman and the Turanian Defeat بیت #3932

بر ویسه شد قارن رزم جوی / ازو ویسه در جنگ برگاشت روی

“Battle-loving Qaran charged straight at Viseh, and Viseh turned his face away from him in fight.”

Nozar • The Battle of Qaran and Viseh: The Avenging of Barman and the Turanian Defeat بیت #3941

فراوان ز جنگ آوران کشته شد / بآورد چون ویسه سرگشته شد

“Countless warriors were slain in the conflict, and Viseh became utterly bewildered in the heat of battle.”

Nozar • The Battle of Qaran and Viseh: The Avenging of Barman and the Turanian Defeat بیت #3942

چو بر ویسه آمد ز اختر شکن / نرفت از پسش قارن رزم‌زن

“When defeat was written in the stars for Viseh, the warrior Qaran did not pursue him in retreat.”

Nozar • The Battle of Qaran and Viseh: The Avenging of Barman and the Turanian Defeat بیت #3943

بشد ویسه تا پیش افراسیاب / ز درد پسر مژه کرده پرآب

“Viseh fled back to Afrasiab, his eyelashes heavy with bitter tears for his slain son.”

Nozar • The Battle of Qaran and Viseh: The Avenging of Barman and the Turanian Defeat بیت #3944

برآشفت و گفتا که نوذر کجاست / کزو ویسه خواهد همی کینه خواست

“Enraged, he cried: 'Where is Nowzar, that Viseh may exact his vengeance upon him?'”

Nozar • The Execution of King Nowzar and the Intercession of Aghriras بیت #4016

نگون گشت و هم در زمان جان بداد / شد آن نامور گرد ویسه نژاد

“He tumbled down and gave up his spirit instantly, that famous hero of Viseh's lineage.”

12rokh • The Fall of Lahak and Farshidvard and the Prayer of Wounded Gustahm بیت #19312