Irán — Minor Figures

13 figures from The Sháh Námeh who appear only briefly. Each keeps their own page; this one gathers them so they can be read together.

Berzín

warrior · first appears The Return of Kai-káús · Part 2

The Return of Kai-káús · Part 2 · enemies with Afrásiyáb “The champion arrayed in his buburiyán, mounted Rakush, and advanced towards the Túránian army. Afrásiyáb, when he beheld him in all his terrible strength and vigor, was amazed and disheartened, accompanied, as he was, by Tús, and Gúdarz, and Gurgín, and Gíw, and Báhrám, and Berzín, and Ferhád.”

younger son of Isfendiyár · first appears Capture of the Brazen Fortress · Part 7

Capture of the Brazen Fortress · Part 7 · parent: Isfendiyár “Núsháwer, the younger son of Isfendiyár, felt ashamed, and immediately challenged the bravest of the enemy to fight.”
Capture of the Brazen Fortress · Part 7 · enemies with Zúára “Who galloped to the charge incensed, and, high Lifting his iron mace, upon the head Of bold Núsháwer struck a furious blow, Which drove him from his steed a lifeless corse.”

Tús's son-in-law · first appears Kai-khosráu · Part 1

Kai-khosráu · Part 1 · enemies with Ferúd “but Ferúd thought this was merely an idle pretext, and proceeding to hostilities, Ríú was killed by him in the conflict that ensued.”
Kai-khosráu · Part 1 · king or master: Tús “Tús, however, sent Ríú, his son-in-law, to explain to Ferúd that he had no quarrel or business with him, and only wished to pass peaceably through his province;”

warrior-dame · first appears Story of Sohráb · Part 4

Story of Sohráb · Part 4 · enemies with Sohráb “The stripling Chief shields off the threaten'd blow, Reins in his steed, then rushes on the foe;”
Story of Sohráb · Part 4 · admirer: Sohráb “Raptured he gazed, her smiles resistless move The wildest transports of ungoverned love.”

Minúchihr's maternal grandfather · first appears Minúchihr · Part 1

Minúchihr · Part 1 · married with Irij's daughter “When this daughter grew up, Feridún gave her in marriage to Pishung, and from that union an heir was born who in form and feature resembled Irij and Feridún.”
Minúchihr · Part 1 · child: Minúchihr “When this daughter grew up, Feridún gave her in marriage to Pishung, and from that union an heir was born who in form and feature resembled Irij and Feridún. He was called Minúchihr, and great rejoicings took place on the occasion of his birth.”

son of Bahman · first appears Bahman

Bahman · parent: Bahman “Although he had a son named Sassán, he did not appoint him his successor; but gave the crown and the throne to his wife, Húmaí, whom he had married a short time before his death, saying: ‘If Húmaí should have a son, that son shall be my successor; but if a daughter, Húmaí continue to reign.’”

first appears Afrásiyáb marches against Nauder

Afrásiyáb marches against Nauder · king or master: Nauder “On the Persian side Shahpúr had been appointed in the room of Kobád, and Bármán and Shíwáz led the right and left of the Túránians under Afrásiyáb.”

kinsman of Isfendiyár · first appears Capture of the Brazen Fortress · Part 7

Capture of the Brazen Fortress · Part 7 · enemies with Ferámurz “To prove what he said, he offered to bind in fetters his brother Zúára, who must have authorized the movement; and also to secure Ferámurz, who slew Mehrnús, and deliver them over to Gushtásp, the fire-worshipper.”

prince · first appears Kai-kobád · Part 2

Kai-kobád · Part 2 · parent: Kai-kobád “He had four sons: Kai-káús, Arish, Poshín and Aramín;”

prince · first appears Kai-kobád · Part 2

Kai-kobád · Part 2 · parent: Kai-kobád “He had four sons: Kai-káús, Arish, Poshín and Aramín;”

first appears Kai-kobád · Part 1

Kai-kobád · Part 1 · king or master: Kai-kobád “Mihráb, the ruler of Kábul, was appointed to one wing, and Gustahem to the other--the centre was given to Kárun and Kishwád, and Rustem was placed in front, Zál with Kai-kobád remaining in the rear.”

prince · first appears Kai-kobád · Part 2

Kai-kobád · Part 2 · parent: Kai-kobád “He had four sons: Kai-káús, Arish, Poshín and Aramín;”

son of Kaiúmers · first appears Kaiúmers

Kaiúmers · parent: Kaiúmers “He had a son named Saiámuk, a youth Of lovely form and countenance, in war Brave and accomplished, and the dear delight Of his fond father, who adored the boy,”
Kaiúmers · child: Húsheng “Saiámuk left a son whose name was Húsheng, whom the king loved much more even than his father.”

Extracted from the original text of The Sháh Námeh. Made with Rho MD.