New NaqqaliKakouyکاکوی
Zahhak’s grandson, killed by Manuchehr.
- In the poem
- First at A6.24, Kakouy Attacks the Iranians; last at A8.12, Sahm Comes to Manuchehr
- Named
- 12 times, in 3 sections
- Main stories
- A6 The First Kings: Fereydoon (10); A8 The Story of Zal and Rudabeh (2)
In the poem’s own words
Kakouy Attacks the Iranians
Kakouy, grandson of Zahhak, comes from Gang Dezh-Hokht with a hundred thousand riders to support Salm. Manuchehr faces him himself. After a long duel he lifts Kakouy from the saddle by his belt, hurls him to the ground and kills him.
- A6.24.4Kakouy, Zahhak’s grandson, bore command,An avenger out of Gang Dezh-Hokht’s land.
- A6.24.8They call this Kakouy battle-div in name,Strong-handed, fearless in the battle-flame.
- A6.24.9I have not tested Kakouy in the field,Nor weighed him by the blows that our gorz wield.
Manuchehr Fights Salm and Slays Him
Salm flees to the sea but finds no ships. Manuchehr overtakes and kills him and raises his head on a spear. The leaderless army pleads that it fought under orders, and Manuchehr pardons the soldiers and sends them home.
- A6.25.1With Kakouy slain, the lord of Khavar knewHis strength had failed; his counsel altered too.
Sahm Comes to Manuchehr
Sahm tells Manuchehr of his victory over the Gorgasaran and their giant chief Kakouy. The Shah feasts him, but when Sahm tries to raise Zal’s suit, Manuchehr orders him to burn Kabul and root out Mehrab’s line. Sahm dares not protest.
- A8.12.19Then came their chieftain, Kakouy, fierce and tall,Like some dark wolf that howls the slaughter’s call;
- A8.12.26When Kakouy heard my roar across the field,And knew my gorz, he would not turn or yield.
Where the name appears
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