Character · The Shahnameh · Volume II

Andariman (brother of Arjasp)اندریمان

an-da-ree-MAN

Brother of Arjasp and commander of one of his wings; Esfandiyar hangs him at the gate of Ruyin Dezh.

In the poem: First at C6.8, The Envoys Bear Goshtasb’s Answer; last at C7.13, Esfandiyar Slays Kuhram
Named: 5 times, in 3 sections
Main stories: C7 Esfandiyar’s Seven Stages and the Ruyin Dezh (3); C6 Goshtasb, Zardosht, and the War with Arjasp (2)
Parents: Arjasp
Plates: Vol II: VII

Genealogical plate: The Houses beyond Iran — Volume II, Plate VII: The Houses beyond Iran. Tap to open the genealogies.

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In the poem’s own words

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C6.8

The Envoys Bear Goshtasb’s Answer

The envoys return in disgrace and Arjasp has the reply read aloud: Goshtasb boasts of his lineage, his lions, Zarir and Esfandiyar, and throws back the musk. Arjasp musters Turan, dividing the army among Kuhram, Andariman, Gorgsar, Bidarfesh, Khashash and Hushdiv.

C6.8.46
The king had brothers, Ahrimans in soul:Kuhram, Andariman, who took control
C6.8.51
Andariman took charge of the other wing;The center held Arjasp, their lord and king.

Andariman (brother of Arjasp) named 2 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes

C7.8

The River of the Seventh Stage

The army fords a river Gorgsar swore was desert. When the captive curses him, Esfandiyar splits his head and throws him to the fish. From a height he sees the Ruyin Dezh, despairs, and kills two Turks after they describe its garrison.

C7.8.33
When Andariman, who in battle slewOur thirty-eight great chiefs, receives his due,

Andariman (brother of Arjasp) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes

C7.13

Esfandiyar Slays Kuhram

The watchman proclaims Arjasp dead and his head is thrown from the rampart; the Turks break. Esfandiyar runs Kuhram down, tears him from the saddle, hangs him and Andariman head-down at the gate, and burns the cities of Turan.

C7.13.7
He said to Andariman, “Cries at nightCannot be hidden; what has caused this plight?
C7.13.61
Head-down, Andariman hung at the gate;His brother Kuhram shared his gallows fate.

Andariman (brother of Arjasp) named 2 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes