Epic Lore & Biography

Zavareh was the brave brother of Rostam and uncle to Faramarz. Having warned Rostam prior to Esfandiyar's death that Esfandiyar's line would seek harsh vengeance, he later perished alongside Rostam in Shaghad's pit trap. In this section, his fateful warnings are remembered by Faramarz as Bahman's wrath descends upon Zabulistan.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (40)

می بابلی سرخ در جام زرد / تهمتن بروی زواره بخورد

“Red Babylonian wine in a golden cup: Tahamtan drank it to the health of Zourah.”

Hamavaran • The Feast at Navand and the Hunt of the Seven Champions in Turan بیت #6038

زواره چو بلبل به کف برنهاد / هم از شاه کاووس کی کرد یاد

“When Zourah took the nightingale-shaped goblet in his hand, he too remembered King Kay Kavus.”

Hamavaran • The Feast at Navand and the Hunt of the Seven Champions in Turan بیت #6039

زواره پدیدار بد جنگجوی / بدو تیز الکوس بنهاد روی

“Zourah, the brave warrior, was visible on the field; toward him Alkus impetuously charged.”

Hamavaran • The Battle of the Seven Champions and the Slaying of Alkus بیت #6084

گمانی چنان برد کو رستم‌ست / بدانست کز تخمهٔ نیرم‌ست

“He assumed Zourah was Rostam, recognizing that he sprang from the seed of Neyram (Sam).”

Hamavaran • The Battle of the Seven Champions and the Slaying of Alkus بیت #6085

زواره برآویخت با او به هم / چو پیل سرافراز و شیر دژم

“Zourah locked in combat with him, like an exalted elephant battling an enraged lion.”

Hamavaran • The Battle of the Seven Champions and the Slaying of Alkus بیت #6086

بینداخت الکوس گرزی چو کوه / که از بیم او شد زواره ستوه

“Alkus hurled a heavy mace like a mountain, whose terror left Zavareh overwhelmed and helpless.”

Hamavaran • The Battle of the Seven Champions and the Slaying of Alkus بیت #6090

زواره به درد از بر زین نشست / پر از خون تن و تیغ مانده به دست

“Zavareh painfully remounted his saddle, his body bloodied, blade still gripped in hand.”

Hamavaran • The Battle of the Seven Champions and the Slaying of Alkus بیت #6098

وزان کز دلیران نشد کشته کس / زواره ز اسپ اندر افتاد و بس

“And that none of the brave champions were slain, save that Zavareh had merely fallen from his steed.”

Hamavaran • Afrasiab's Escape from Rostam's Lasso and the Victory of the Seven Champions بیت #6125

زواره بیامد خلیده روان / که چون بود امروز بر پهلوان

“Zourareh came with a pierced, sorrowful soul, asking how the champion had fared today.”

Sohrab • The Eve of Fate: Rostam's Report and Last Will to Zourareh بیت #6919

چنین راند پیش برادر سخن / که بیدار دل باش و تندی مکن

“He then addressed his brother thus: 'Keep a watchful heart, and act not in anger.”

Sohrab • The Eve of Fate: Rostam's Report and Last Will to Zourareh بیت #6921

زواره سپه را گذارد به راه / به نیروی یزدان و فرمان شاه

“'Zavareh shall lead their army safely on their way, by the Almighty’s power and the King’s command.'”

Sohrab • Rostam's Bitter Lamentation, the Burning of the Pavilions, and Kavus's Forgiveness of Turan بیت #7156

بدان تا زواره بیاید ز راه / بدو آگهی آورد زان سپاه

“He waited so that Zavareh would arrive from the road and bring him news of that Turanian army.”

Sohrab • The Tragic Return to Zabulistan: The Mourning for Sohrab and the Sacred Tomb بیت #7161

چو آمد زواره سپیده دمان / سپه راند رستم هم اندر زمان

“When Zavareh arrived at break of day, Rostam immediately set his army in motion.”

Sohrab • The Tragic Return to Zabulistan: The Mourning for Sohrab and the Sacred Tomb بیت #7162

چنان بد که روزی زواره برفت / به نخچیر گوران خرامید تفت

“It so chanced that one day Zavareh set forth, riding swiftly to hunt wild asses.”

Siavosh • Rostam's Invasion of Turan, the Seizure of Afrasiab's Throne, and the Seven-Year Drought بیت #10138

پس آن ترک خیره زبان برگشاد / به پیش زواره همی کرد یاد

“Then that bold Turk opened his mouth and spoke thus before Zavareh:”

Siavosh • Rostam's Invasion of Turan, the Seizure of Afrasiab's Throne, and the Seven-Year Drought بیت #10142

زواره چو بشنید زو این سخن / برو تازه شد روزگار کهن

“When Zavareh heard these words from him, memories of past days blossomed anew within his heart.”

Siavosh • Rostam's Invasion of Turan, the Seizure of Afrasiab's Throne, and the Seven-Year Drought بیت #10145

زواره یکی سخت سوگند خورد / فرو ریخت از دیدگان آب زرد

“Zavareh swore a mighty, solemn oath, as bitter tears shed from his eyes:”

Siavosh • Rostam's Invasion of Turan, the Seizure of Afrasiab's Throne, and the Seven-Year Drought بیت #10150

سوی شهر ایران گرفتند راه / زواره فرامرز و پیل و سپاه

“They took the road toward the realm of Iran—Zavareh, Faramarz, war elephants, and troops.”

Kkhosro • The Justice of Kay Khosrow, the Arrival of Rostam and Zal from Nimruz, and the Tearful Reunion in Memory of Siyavash بیت #10991

زواره فرامرز و دستان سام / بزرگان که هستند با جاه و نام

“Zavareh, Faramarz, and Dastan son of Sam, along with all the famed and noble lords.”

Kkhosro • The Justice of Kay Khosrow, the Arrival of Rostam and Zal from Nimruz, and the Tearful Reunion in Memory of Siyavash بیت #10994

سوی خانه رفتند زان چاهسار / بیک دست بیژن بدیگر زوار

“They returned to their lodging from the pit, Rostam supporting Bizhan with one hand and Zavar with the other.”

Bizhan • The Lifting of Akvan's Boulder and the Deliverance of Bizhan بیت #16814

زواره فرامرز را همچنین / نمانی که کس برنشیند به زین

“'Do not allow Zavareh or Faramarz to mount their saddles either.'”

Esfandyar • Goshtasp's Mandate: The Binding of Rostam and Esfandiyar's Bitter Departure بیت #26036

زواره فرامرز و دستان سام / نباید که سازند پیش تو دام

“'Suffer not Zavareh, Faramarz, and Zal the son of Sam to set any trap against you.'”

Esfandyar • Goshtasp's Mandate: The Binding of Rostam and Esfandiyar's Bitter Departure بیت #26058

کنون رستم آید ز نخچیرگاه / زواره فرامرز و چندی سپاه

“'Presently Rostam shall return from the hunt, along with Zavareh, Faramarz, and a array of troops.'”

Esfandyar • Bahman’s Arrival in Zabulistan and Meeting with Zal بیت #26224

ز نخچیرگاهش زواره بدید / خروشیدن سنگ خارا شنید

“From the hunting ground below, Zovarah spotted it and heard the roaring rumble of the heavy rock.”

Esfandyar • Bahman at Rostam's Hunting Ground: The Boulder's Flight and the Feast of the Wild Ass بیت #26249

خروشید کای مهتر نامدار / یکی سنگ غلتان شد از کوهسار

“He shouted out: 'O renowned chieftain! A giant stone comes rolling down from the mountain peak!'”

Esfandyar • Bahman at Rostam's Hunting Ground: The Boulder's Flight and the Feast of the Wild Ass بیت #26250

نجنبید رستم نه بنهاد گور / زواره همی کرد ازان گونه شور

“Rostam did not move, nor did he put down his wild ass meat, despite Zovarah's frantic warnings.”

Esfandyar • Bahman at Rostam's Hunting Ground: The Boulder's Flight and the Feast of the Wild Ass بیت #26251

بزد پاشنه سنگ بنداخت دور / زواره برو آفرین کرد و پور

“With a flick of his heel he struck the stone and sent it flying far; Zovarah and his youth praised him in awe.”

Esfandyar • Bahman at Rostam's Hunting Ground: The Boulder's Flight and the Feast of the Wild Ass بیت #26253

پذیره شدش با زواره بهم / به نخچیرگه هرک بد بیش و کم

“Rostam and Zovarah, alongside everyone present in the hunting ground, went out to welcome him.”

Esfandyar • Bahman at Rostam's Hunting Ground: The Boulder's Flight and the Feast of the Wild Ass بیت #26262

برادرش را نیز با خود نشاند / وزان نامداران کسان را نخواند

“He seated his brother beside him, but invited no other grandees to the inner feast.”

Esfandyar • Bahman at Rostam's Hunting Ground: The Boulder's Flight and the Feast of the Wild Ass بیت #26276

بترسید بهمن ز جام نبید / زواره نخستین دمی درکشید

“Bahman hesitated, wary of the strong wine; so Zovarah drained his cup first to reassure him.”

Esfandyar • Bahman at Rostam's Hunting Ground: The Boulder's Flight and the Feast of the Wild Ass بیت #26288

بدو گفت کای بچهٔ شهریار / به تو شاد بادا می و میگسار

“Zovarah said to him: 'O child of the King, may wine and the cupbearer bring you endless joy!'”

Esfandyar • Bahman at Rostam's Hunting Ground: The Boulder's Flight and the Feast of the Wild Ass بیت #26289

تهمتن زمانی به ره در بماند / زواره فرامرز را پیش خواند

“The mighty Rostam lingered a while on the road, then summoned Zavareh and Faramarz before him.”

Esfandyar • Rostam's Royal Preparations, Unarmed Wait at the Hirmand, and Esfandiyar's Wrath at Bahman بیت #26350

زواره بدو گفت مندیش ازین / نجوید کسی رزم کش نیست کین

“Zavareh said to him: "Fret not over this; no man seeks battle who harbors no grudge."”

Esfandyar • Rostam's Royal Preparations, Unarmed Wait at the Hirmand, and Esfandiyar's Wrath at Bahman بیت #26363

زواره بیامد به نزدیک زال / وزان روی رستم برافراخت یال

“Zavareh departed to Zal, while on the other side Rostam raised his neck with pride.”

Esfandyar • Rostam's Royal Preparations, Unarmed Wait at the Hirmand, and Esfandiyar's Wrath at Bahman بیت #26366

زواره بیامد به نزدیک اوی / ورا دید پژمرده و زردروی

“Zovareh came close to his side and saw him pale-faced and withered by grief.”

Esfandyar • Rostam Demands His Armor, Zal's Counsel of Submission, and Rostam's Audacious Vow بیت #26855

زواره بفرمود تا هرچ گفت / بیاورد گنجور او از نهفت

“Zovareh ordered all that he asked to be brought forth from the secret treasure-vaults.”

Esfandyar • Rostam Demands His Armor, Zal's Counsel of Submission, and Rostam's Audacious Vow بیت #26858

بفرمود تا شد زواره برش / فراوان سخن راند از لشکرش

“He commanded Zavareh to come to his side and spoke to him at length regarding the army.”

Esfandyar • The Solitary Duel by the Hirmand: The Shattered Weapons of Titans بیت #26917

بدو گفت رو لشکر آرای باش / بر کوههٔ ریگ بر پای باش

“He said to him: 'Go and array the host; stand firm upon the ridge of sand.'”

Esfandyar • The Solitary Duel by the Hirmand: The Shattered Weapons of Titans بیت #26918

بیامد زواره سپه گرد کرد / به میدان کار و به دشت نبرد

“Zavareh came and gathered the army at the battleground and field of fight.”

Esfandyar • The Solitary Duel by the Hirmand: The Shattered Weapons of Titans بیت #26919

همی رفت رستم زواره پسش / کجا بود در پادشاهی کسش

“Rostam rode forward and Zavareh followed behind him, he who was his main pillar in the kingdom.”

Esfandyar • The Solitary Duel by the Hirmand: The Shattered Weapons of Titans بیت #26922