Sílim

Family: Túrán · Role: son of Feridún · First appears: Feridún and his Three Sons · Part 1

When grown, Sílim married one of the King of Yemen’s daughters, as did his brothers Túr and Irij, and Feridún later gave him Rúm and Kháwer. Discontented with his share, Sílim joined with Túr in a plan to deprive Irij of his dominions, and sent Feridún a demand for a humbler portion for Irij, threatening to bring armies against him if he refused. When Irij came to Turkistán, the brothers received him kindly at the royal residence, but later killed him.

In the Story of Minúchihr, Sílim and Túr sent a messenger to Feridún acknowledging their guilt and seeking peace. Feridún rejected their appeal and threatened vengeance; the brothers assembled an army and advanced toward Irán. After defeat, Sílim took refuge in a fort besieged by Minúchihr. He accepted Minúchihr’s challenge, left the fort, and was slain in the ensuing combat. Sílim’s son was Tahmasp. Later, Afrásiyáb sent an army to conquer Irán under the pretext of avenging Sílim and Túr.