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Zartosht (Zarathustra)

human hero Origin / Domain: Ancient Iran Allegiance: divine

Epic Lore & Biography

The ancient prophet of Iran and founder of the Good Religion. His sacred rites, barsam twigs, and holy prayers were maintained at Adur Gushnasp, where Sapinud was taught the faith of Zoroaster.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (5)

بیامد یکی پیر مهتر فریب / ترا دل پر از بیم کرد و نهیب
“'An old, deceiver of nobles arrived and filled your heart with fear and dread.'”
Goshtasp • Arjasp's Ultimatum: The Threatening Epistle to King Goshtasp بیت #23675
ازان پس که ایزد ترا شاه کرد / یکی پیر جادوت بی راه کرد
“'After God made you king, an old sorcerer led you astray from the righteous path.'”
Goshtasp • Arjasp's Ultimatum: The Threatening Epistle to King Goshtasp بیت #23689
چو نامه بخوانی سر و تن بشوی / فریبنده را نیز منمای روی
“'When you read this letter, wash head and body, and never show your face to that deceiver again.'”
Goshtasp • Arjasp's Ultimatum: The Threatening Epistle to King Goshtasp بیت #23692
بگویش که گفت او به خورشید و ماه / به زنار و زردشت و فرخ کلاه
“'Tell her: He swore by the sun and moon, by the holy girdle, Zoroaster, and the auspicious crown,'”
Zolaktaf • Malekeh's Vision from the Citadel, the Nurse's Secret Mission, and Shapur's Royal Vow بیت #32843
پرستندهٔ آتش زردهشت / همی رفت با باژ و برسم به مشت
“The fire-priest of Zoroaster drew near, holding the sacred barsam and chanting the bazh prayers.”
Bahgoor • Bahram's Triumphant Return from Kannauj, the Sermon of Justice, and Sapinud's Consecration at Adur Gushnasp بیت #36602
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