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Barman (Turanian champion)بارمان

bahr-MAHN

The Turanian champion Afrasiab sends with Human to Sohrab; in the Battle of the Twelve Rukhs he is unhorsed by Rohham’s spear.

In the poem: First at B8.7, Afrasiab Sends Envoys to Sohrab; last at C3.33, Rohham Battles Barman
Named: 8 times, in 4 sections, counting only the books Barman (Turanian champion) appears in
Same name: Barman (son of Viseh); see everyone named Barman
Pictures: 3 panels · identity sheets

How we draw Barman (Turanian champion)

The identity sheet the illustrator works from. Tap to open full size. More in the Art section.

Barman, identity sheet: Mature champion — **Mature champion**

In the pictures

Barman (Turanian champion) in 3 woodcut panels of the illustrated poem, in story order. Tap one to see it with the couplets it illustrates.

B8.7Houman and Barman Bring the Gifts

B8.15Rostam Watches Sohrab's Feast

C3.33Rohham's Spear Unhorses Barman

In the poem’s own words

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

B8.7

Afrasiab Sends Envoys to Sohrab

Afrasiab hears of Sohrab’s army and sees his chance. He sends Houman and Barman with twelve thousand men and rich gifts, secretly ordering them to keep father and son from recognizing each other. Sohrab welcomes them and marches on Iran, burning as he goes.

B8.7.8
Houman and Barman, battle-tempered pair,Who faced the lions and would never spare.
B8.7.24
No chiefs in Turan match the men I send;Houman and Barman shall your cause attend.
B8.7.31
With Barman, he presented every prize,The letter, arms, and gear before his eyes.

Barman (Turanian champion) named 3 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes

B8.15

Rostam Slays Zhendeh Razm

At night Rostam slips into the Turanian camp disguised as a Turk and studies Sohrab at his feast. Zhendeh Razm, Tahmineh’s brother, sent along to point out Rostam to Sohrab, challenges the stranger and is killed by one blow. Rostam reports back to Kavus.

B8.15.13
Beside him Zhendeh Razm held one side,While Houman, Barman sat in equal pride.

Barman (Turanian champion) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes

C3.28

Gudarz and Piran Choose the Warriors

Piran offers terms: let chosen champions and the two old chiefs decide the war, with the losing side renouncing revenge. Gudarz answers with the charge of Siavash’s murder and accepts. Ten pairs are matched, Gudarz against Piran, and each side marks a hill for its victors’ banners.

C3.28.42
Rohham, Gudarz’s son, was set to standWith Barman, foe to foe and hand to hand.

Barman (Turanian champion) named 1 time here · read the section in the full poem · notes

C3.33

Rohham Battles Barman

Rohham and Barman shatter their bows, then fight with spears and swords. Rohham’s spear takes Barman in the thigh and unhorses him; a second thrust goes through his back. He drags the body head-down for Siavash, binds it on the horse and claims the height.

C3.33.1
Fifth, Rohham, son of Gudarz, took his placeAnd met bold Barman on the field, face to face.
C3.33.6
His spear struck Barman’s thigh with forceful might,And brought him from his horse amid the fight.
C3.33.7
Like dust, then Barman parted from his foe;Rohham came on to deal another blow.

Barman (Turanian champion) named 3 times here · read the section in the full poem · notes

On the maps

Story maps that show Barman (Turanian champion) or tell a part of the story that names Barman (Turanian champion).

B8.7–B8.18The Fatal Convergence: Sohrab’s March to the White Fortress

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.

B8The Tragedy of Rostam & Sohrab4 C3The Battle of the Twelve Rukhs4

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