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The brave commander and hero of Iran, brother of King Goshtasp and uncle of Esfandiyar, slain in the religious wars against Turan. Esfandiyar states that beholding Rostam's noble stature reminds him of Zarir.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

یکی نام گشتاسپ و دیگر زریر / که زیر آوریدی سر نره شیر

“One named Goshtasp and the other Zarir, warriors who could bring down fierce lions.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India بیت #22662

برفت و بر اندیشه بر بود دیر / بفرمود تا پیش او شد زریر

“He brooded long in deep thought, then ordered Zarir to be brought before him.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Demand for the Throne, His Grievance, and Nighttime Flight to India بیت #22700

همی تاخت اسپ از پی او زریر / زمانی به جایی نیاسود دیر

“Meanwhile Zarir spurred his steed in pursuit, never resting anywhere for even a fleeting moment.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown بیت #22710

که این جز به آواز اسپ زریر / نماند که او راست آواز شیر

“"This sound can be none other than Zarir's horse, for his steed roars with the might of a lion.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown بیت #22713

زریر سپهبد به پیش سپاه / چو باد دمان اندر آمد ز راه

“Commander Zarir rode at the head of the host, sweeping in swift as a roaring wind.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Journey to Kabul, Zarir's Reconciliation, and the Shadow of the Kavian Crown بیت #22716

زریر و همه بخردان را بخواند / ز گشتاسپ چندی سخنها براند

“He summoned Zarir and all the wise counselors of the realm, speaking at length of Goshtasp's departure.”

Lohrasp • Goshtasp's Secret Flight to Rome, the Wise Mobad's Counsel, and the Futile Search بیت #22760

همی گفت لهراسپ و فرخ زریر / شدند از تن و جان گشتاسپ سیر

“He said: 'Lohrasp and the noble Zarir have surely grown weary of Gushtasp's body and soul.”

Lohrasp • The Slaying of the Saqila Dragon by Gushtasp, His Triumph in Caesar's Arena, and the Crowning of Farrokhzad بیت #23193

دگر چهر فرخ برادر زریر / بگویم که گشتم من از تاج سیر

“And tell my noble brother Zarir of fair countenance that I have grown weary of crowns.”

Lohrasp • The Slaying of the Saqila Dragon by Gushtasp, His Triumph in Caesar's Arena, and the Crowning of Farrokhzad بیت #23197

بفرمود تا رفت پیشش زریر / سخن گفت هرگونه با شاه دیر

“The king commanded Zarir to come before him, and conferred at length with him in secret.”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23402

چنین داد پاسخ که باری نخست / به چهره زریرست گویی درست

“He answered: 'First and foremost, in countenance, you would say he is the very spitting image of Zarir!'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23422

به بالا و دیدار و فرهنگ و رای / زریر دلیرست گویی بجای

“'In height, appearance, culture, and intellect, he is in every way brave Zarir himself!'”

Lohrasp • The Roman Embassy of Qalus to King Lohrasp and the Recognition of Goshtasp بیت #23423

پر اندیشه بنشست لهراسپ دیر / بفرمود تا پیش او شد زریر

“Lohrasp sat immersed in deep thought for a long while; then he commanded Zarir to be brought before him.”

Lohrasp • Zarir's Embassy to Aleppo: The Royal Regalia and Caesar's Challenge بیت #23427

زریر ستوده به لهراسپ گفت / که این راز بیرون کشیم از نهفت

“Praised Zarir said to Lohrasp: 'We shall draw this secret out from concealment.'”

Lohrasp • Zarir's Embassy to Aleppo: The Royal Regalia and Caesar's Challenge بیت #23433

زریر سپهبد سپه را بماند / به بهرام گردنکش و خود براند

“General Zarir left the army under haughty Bahram's charge and rode onward himself.”

Lohrasp • Zarir's Embassy to Aleppo: The Royal Regalia and Caesar's Challenge بیت #23441

بدو آگهی داد سالار بار / که آمد به درگه زریر سوار

“The chamberlain informed him: 'Zarir the mounted noble has arrived at the gate.'”

Lohrasp • Zarir's Embassy to Aleppo: The Royal Regalia and Caesar's Challenge بیت #23447

چو قیصر شنید این سخن بار داد / ازان آمدن گشت گشتاسپ شاد

“When Caesar heard this, he granted audience; at his coming, Goshtasp grew joyful.”

Lohrasp • Zarir's Embassy to Aleppo: The Royal Regalia and Caesar's Challenge بیت #23448

زریر اندر آمد چو سرو بلند / نشست از بر تخت آن ارجمند

“Zarir entered tall as a cypress and sat upon the throne of that noble ruler.”

Lohrasp • Zarir's Embassy to Aleppo: The Royal Regalia and Caesar's Challenge بیت #23449

به قیصر چنین گفت فرخ زریر / که این بنده از بندگی گشت سیر

“Splendid Zarir spoke to Caesar: 'This servant grew weary of servitude,'”

Lohrasp • Zarir's Embassy to Aleppo: The Royal Regalia and Caesar's Challenge بیت #23452

به قیصر ز لهراسپ پیغام داد / که گر دادگر سر نه پیچد ز داد

“Then Zarir delivered Lohrasp's message to Caesar: 'If the just ruler turns not his head from justice,'”

Lohrasp • Zarir's Embassy to Aleppo: The Royal Regalia and Caesar's Challenge بیت #23457

ز قیصر چو بشنید فرخ زریر / غمی شد ز پاسخ فروماند دیر

“When noble Zarir heard this from Caesar, he grew sorrowful at the reply and remained long in deep trouble.”

Lohrasp • Zarir's Embassy to Aleppo: The Royal Regalia and Caesar's Challenge بیت #23463

بیامد به جای نشست زریر / به سر افسر و بادپایی به زیر

“He came to the quarters of Zarir, with a crown upon his head and a swift steed beneath him.”

Lohrasp • The Coronation of Goshtasp, the Arrival of Caesar and Katayun, and Lohrasp's Abdication بیت #23471

همانگه چو آمد به پیشش زریر / پیاده ببود و شد از رزم سیر

“At that moment, when Zarir came before him, he dismounted, satiated with battle.”

Lohrasp • The Coronation of Goshtasp, the Arrival of Caesar and Katayun, and Lohrasp's Abdication بیت #23475

زریر خجسته به گشتاسپ گفت / که بادی همه ساله با بخت جفت

“The auspicious Zarir said to Goshtasp: 'May you forever be joined with good fortune!'”

Lohrasp • The Coronation of Goshtasp, the Arrival of Caesar and Katayun, and Lohrasp's Abdication بیت #23478

همی چشم دارد زریر و سپاه / که آیی خرامان بدین رزمگاه

“'Zarir and the army eagerly await for you to come gracefully to this battlefield.'”

Lohrasp • The Coronation of Goshtasp, the Arrival of Caesar and Katayun, and Lohrasp's Abdication بیت #23492

چو بشنید لهراسپ کامد زریر / برادرش گشتاسپ آن نره شیر

“When Lohrasp heard that Zarir had returned, bringing his brother Goshtasp, that fierce lion,”

Lohrasp • The Coronation of Goshtasp, the Arrival of Caesar and Katayun, and Lohrasp's Abdication بیت #23521

نبرده برادرش فرخ زریر / کجا ژنده پیل آوریدی به زیر

“Likewise his warlike brother, the glorious Zarir, who could bring down fierce elephants in battle.”

Goshtasp • Daqaqi's Tale: Goshtasp's Conversion, the Cypress of Kashmar, and the Holy Fires بیت #23589

شهنشاه و زین پس زریر سوار / همه دین پذیرنده از شهریار

“The King of Kings and then the cavalier Zarir, and all who followed the monarch accepted the faith.”

Goshtasp • Daqaqi's Tale: Goshtasp's Conversion, the Cypress of Kashmar, and the Holy Fires بیت #23596

برادرش نیز آن سوار دلیر / سپهدار ایران که نامش زریر

“'His brother too, that valiant knight, the commander of Iran named Zarir,'”

Goshtasp • Zarathustra's Counsel to Refuse Tribute and Arjasp's Fury بیت #23650

پیمبرش را خواند و موبدش را / زریر گزیده سپهبدش را

“He called his prophet, his high priest, and Zarir, his elite army commander.”

Goshtasp • The Arrival of Arjasp's Letter to Goshtasp and the Iranian Council بیت #23728

زریر سپهبد برادرش بود / که سالار گردان لشکرش بود

“General Zarir was his brother, the commander of his brave warriors.”

Goshtasp • The Arrival of Arjasp's Letter to Goshtasp and the Iranian Council بیت #23729

جهانجوی گفتا به فرخ زریر / به فرخنده جاماسپ و پور دلیر

“The seeker of the world spoke to blessed Zarir, to auspicious Jamasp, and to his valiant prince:”

Goshtasp • The Arrival of Arjasp's Letter to Goshtasp and the Iranian Council بیت #23733

همان چون بگفت این سخن شهریار / زریر سپهدار و اسفندیار

“As soon as the King had spoken these words, Zarir the commander and prince Esfandiyar,”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Verse: Goshtasp's Fierce Reply to Arjasp and the Threat of War بیت #23741

سپهدار ایران که نامش زریر / نبرده دلیری چو درنده شیر

“Then Iran's commander, whose name was Zarir—a battle-proven warrior like a tearing lion—”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Verse: Goshtasp's Fierce Reply to Arjasp and the Threat of War بیت #23747

زریر گرانمایه و اسفندیار / چو جاماسپ دستور ناباک‌دار

“Noble Zarir and prince Esfandiyar, along with Jamasp, the fearless vizier,”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Verse: Goshtasp's Fierce Reply to Arjasp and the Threat of War بیت #23751

زریر سپهبد گرفتش به دست / چنان هم گشاده ببردش نبست

“Commander Zarir took it in hand and brought it open, unsealed, before the King.”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Verse: Goshtasp's Fierce Reply to Arjasp and the Threat of War بیت #23754

ز دانا سپهبد زریر سوار / ز جاماسپ و ز فرخ اسفندیار

“Deeply impressed by wise Zarir, the general, by Jamasp, and by blessed Esfandiyar,”

Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Verse: Goshtasp's Fierce Reply to Arjasp and the Threat of War بیت #23756

ازیشان دو گرد گزیده سوار / زریر سپهدار و اسفندیار

“Among them are two elite champions: Zarir the Commander and the mighty Esfandiyar.”

Goshtasp • Goshtasp's Defiant Message and the Massive Turanian Invasion بیت #23795

به جان زریر آن نبرده سوار / به جان گرانمایه اسفندیار

“'By the life of Zarir, that battle-proven knight, and by the life of noble Esfandiyar,'”

Goshtasp • Jamasp's Prophecy of the Great War and the Fate of Iranian Champions بیت #23865

پس ازاده بستور پور زریر / به پیش افگند اسپ چون نره شیر

“Then noble Bastur, the son of Zarir, shall charge forward on his steed like a fierce lion.”

Goshtasp • Jamasp's Prophecy of the Great War and the Fate of Iranian Champions بیت #23896

بیاید پس آن نره شیر دلیر / سوار دلاور که نامش زریر

“Then comes that fierce, heroic lion—the courageous knight whose name is Zarir.”

Goshtasp • Jamasp's Prophecy of the Great War and the Fate of Iranian Champions بیت #23902