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Barman (son of Viseh)بارمان

bahr-MAHN

The young Turanian champion, son of Viseh, who kills old Qobad, son of Kaveh, and is speared through the belt by Gharan.

In the poem
First at B1.2, Pashang Hears of Manuchehr’s Death; last at B1.7, Nohzar Is Taken by Afrasiab
Named
15 times, in 4 sections, counting only the books Barman (son of Viseh) appears in
Same name
Barman (Turanian champion); see everyone named Barman
Pictures
3 panels · identity sheets

How we draw Barman (son of Viseh)

The identity sheet the illustrator works from. Tap to open full size. More in the Art section.
Barman (son of Viseh), identity sheet: Young adult (~20)
Young adult (~20)

In the pictures

Barman (son of Viseh) in 3 woodcut panels of the illustrated poem, in story order. Tap one to see it with the couplets it illustrates.
Qobad Falls from ShabdizB1.4Qobad Falls from ShabdizGharan Spears Barman at White CastleB1.6Gharan Spears Barman at White CastleViseh Finds His Son SlainB1.8Viseh Finds His Son Slain

In the poem’s own words

The 4 sections that name Barman (son of Viseh) most often, with the summary from the Notes and the couplets that name Barman (son of Viseh). Tap a couplet number to read it in the full poem.
B1.2

Pashang Hears of Manuchehr’s Death

Hearing that Manuchehr is dead and Nohzar’s rule is faltering, Pashang of Turan resolves to avenge Tur and Salm. He summons his son Afrasiab, who eagerly takes command, although his brother Aghriras counsels caution.

  • B1.2.7
    Aghriras came, with Barman, strong of hand;Garsivaz too, and Kulbad joined the band.
Barman (son of Viseh) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B1.4

Barman and Qobad in Single Combat

The Turk Barman challenges the Iranians, and only old Qobad answers him. Qobad falls. Gharan leads a furious charge against the Turanian ranks and fights Afrasiab until sorcerous darkness ends the day.

  • B1.4.3
    A Turk named Barman rode to scout the field,Who roused the sleeping brave to sword and shield.
  • B1.4.9
    But wise Aghriras spoke with guarded care:“If harm should come to Barman, chiefs despair.
  • B1.4.12
    At this Afrasiab’s anger filled his breast;He turned to Barman with a sharp behest:
Barman (son of Viseh) named 9 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B1.6

Nohzar’s Third Battle with Afrasiab

In the third battle Shapur falls and Nohzar retreats into the fortress of Dehestan. When Afrasiab sends Kurukhan to seize the royal women in Pars, Gharan and the chiefs slip away by night against the Shah’s wishes, and Gharan kills Barman on the road.

  • B1.6.53
    Across the fortress Barman blocked the way,With elephants and warriors in array.
  • B1.6.57
    Then Barman came, like lion fierce and grim,To meet the storm that now advanced on him.
  • B1.6.61
    Then Gharan drove his spear through Barman’s belt,And broke the frame beneath the blow he dealt.
Barman (son of Viseh) named 3 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes
B1.7

Nohzar Is Taken by Afrasiab

Nohzar rides after Gharan but is overtaken and captured with twelve hundred nobles. Afrasiab orders a search for Gharan, learns that Gharan has killed Barman, and sends Barman’s grieving father, Viseh, after him.

  • B1.7.20
    “Let Barman go,” he said, “with lion’s might,And seize the chief before he leaves our sight.”
  • B1.7.21
    They told him then how Barman had been slain,And from his horse was cast upon the plain.
Barman (son of Viseh) named 2 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes

Where he appears

Named mentions by book, from the Universe Registry, the index behind this site, in the books where this Barman appears. Titles and epithets are not counted.
B1The Crisis after Manuchehr15

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