{ "title": "The Ten-Book Constellation", "retrieved": "2026-10-22", "books": [ { "volume": 1, "title": "Love Across the Walls", "principal_ids": [ "women-rudabeh", "women-sindokht" ], "selected_couplets_user_supplied": 1425, "estimated_pages_user_supplied": "358–368", "color": "#9c4b67" }, { "volume": 2, "title": "The Mother and the Warrior", "principal_ids": [ "women-tahmineh", "women-gordafarid" ], "selected_couplets_user_supplied": 1761, "estimated_pages_user_supplied": "355–365", "color": "#3b7892" }, { "volume": 3, "title": "The Queen and the Fire", "principal_ids": [ "women-sudabeh" ], "selected_couplets_user_supplied": 1150, "estimated_pages_user_supplied": "354–364", "color": "#c7773e" }, { "volume": 4, "title": "The Daughter Who Crossed the Border", "principal_ids": [ "women-farangis" ], "selected_couplets_user_supplied": 1503, "estimated_pages_user_supplied": "381–391", "color": "#587b5d" }, { "volume": 5, "title": "Mothers and the Crown", "principal_ids": [ 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"#b16083" }, { "volume": 10, "title": "The Limits of Power", "principal_ids": [ "women-kaidafa", "women-simorgh_guardian" ], "selected_couplets_user_supplied": 2941, "estimated_pages_user_supplied": "352–362", "color": "#596ba1" } ], "people": [ { "id": "women-rudabeh", "display_name": "Rudabeh", "website_name": "Rudabeh", "aliases": [ "Rudabeh" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 1, "proposed_title": "Love Across the Walls", "name_occurrences": 45, "named_couplets": 45, "named_sections": 21, "first_name_ref": "A8.2.3", "last_name_ref": "D1.4.22", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "A8.2.3", "lines": [ "One was Rudabeh, radiant was her face,", "Mehrab’s fair daughter, bright as heaven’s grace," ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.2.3" }, { "ref": "A8.2.6", "lines": [ "He gazed at Rudabeh in deep delight,", "And blessed her beauty, shining soft and bright." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.2.6" }, { "ref": "A8.2.22", "lines": [ "When Rudabeh heard this, her cheeks flushed red,", "Like blossoms opening on a rose-bright bed." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.2.22" }, { "ref": "A8.2.28", "lines": [ "Rudabeh had five Turk maidens at her side,", "All loyal, thoughtful, steadfast, true, and tried." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.2.28" }, { "ref": "A8.2.50", "lines": [ "Rudabeh heard, and anger filled her breast,", "Like fire stirred by wind that knows no rest." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.2.50" }, { "ref": "A8.2.70", "lines": [ "Rudabeh smiled with joy and eyes alight,", "And answered them with measured, calm delight:" ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.2.70" }, { "ref": "A8.3.13", "lines": [ "They walk abroad at Rudabeh’s command,", "The pride and glory of fair Kabul’s land.”" ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.3.13" }, { "ref": "A8.3.66", "lines": [ "He asked of Rudabeh’s stature and her face,", "Her form, her bearing, every outward grace." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.3.66" }, { "ref": "A8.3.76", "lines": [ "And Rudabeh, no equal can be found,", "A silver cypress, scent and color crowned." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.3.76" }, { "ref": "A8.4.15", "lines": [ "Rudabeh’s heart leapt high with sudden flame,", "And longing rose when anyone said his name." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.4.15" }, { "ref": "A8.4.36", "lines": [ "Rudabeh made all ready, yet seemed still,", "While none among her kin suspected ill." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.4.36" }, { "ref": "A8.5.3", "lines": [ "Meanwhile Rudabeh, rosy-cheeked and bright,", "A cypress bathed beneath the moon’s full light," ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.5.3" }, { "ref": "A8.5.25", "lines": [ "He kissed the musk-dark strands with longing bliss;", "Rudabeh heard the sound of that warm kiss." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.5.25" }, { "ref": "A8.5.50", "lines": [ "Rudabeh answered: “By the Just, the True,", "No man shall ever claim me, none but you." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.5.50" }, { "ref": "A8.9.2", "lines": [ "Zal summoned her and spoke of Sahm’s reply,", "Then said: “Go now to Rudabeh, and try;" ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.2" }, { "ref": "A8.9.7", "lines": [ "Rudabeh, hearing, scattered gold like rain,", "And seated her with honor in her train." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.7" }, { "ref": "A8.9.8", "lines": [ "She gave the woman robes for news she bore,", "A fitting gift from Rudabeh’s royal store." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.8" }, { "ref": "A8.9.19", "lines": [ "Rudabeh wished for jewels and robes of state;", "I brought her wares befitting one so great.”" ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.19" }, { "ref": "A8.9.26", "lines": [ "And there she found the costly clothes concealed,", "With Rudabeh’s own handiwork revealed." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.26" }, { "ref": "A8.9.31", "lines": [ "She sent for Rudabeh; the summons made,", "She struck her face in anguish, sore dismayed." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.31" }, { "ref": "A8.9.40", "lines": [ "Rudabeh dropped her gaze toward the ground,", "And stood in shame, and could not make a sound." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.40" }, { "ref": "A8.10.25", "lines": [ "The son of Sahm has set his cunning snare,", "And caught Rudabeh’s bright heart unaware." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.10.25" }, { "ref": "A8.10.55", "lines": [ "“Bring Rudabeh before me,” he replied;", "“This matter now must no longer be denied.”" ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.10.55" }, { "ref": "A8.10.63", "lines": [ "Rudabeh said, “What are mere gems or gold,", "Beside the love and fate my heart does hold?" ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.10.63" }, { "ref": "A8.13.3", "lines": [ "Sindokht, Mehrab, and Rudabeh all", "Despaired of life before the threatened fall." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.13.3" }, { "ref": "A8.15.27", "lines": [ "She first exacted from him covenant strong,", "That Rudabeh should suffer neither hurt nor wrong." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.15.27" }, { "ref": "A8.16.19", "lines": [ "Record them there in Rudabeh’s fair name,", "The Moon of Kabul, bright with royal fame.”" ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.16.19" }, { "ref": "A8.16.60", "lines": [ "Throughout the world Zal could not find a bride", "Like Rudabeh to stand as equal at his side." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.16.60" }, { "ref": "A8.16.91", "lines": [ "For Rudabeh he sent choice gifts, well weighed,", "Rich, fair, and fitting for the moon-faced maid." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.16.91" }, { "ref": "A8.21.31", "lines": [ "Rudabeh bowed, then spoke before them all:", "“O queenly woman, praised in every hall," ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.21.31" }, { "ref": "A8.21.41", "lines": [ "She dressed Rudabeh, Paradise her face,", "And worked a hundred spells of beauty’s grace," ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.21.41" }, { "ref": "A8.21.43", "lines": [ "No stranger crossed the chamber’s guarded gate;", "None entered while Rudabeh sat to wait." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.21.43" }, { "ref": "A8.22.76", "lines": [ "When Rudabeh sat shining at his side,", "He placed a gold crown on his loving bride." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.22.76" }, { "ref": "A9.1.6", "lines": [ "Rudabeh said: “I raise my ceaseless cry,", "My lips spread wide with anguish as I lie." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.1.6" }, { "ref": "A9.1.58", "lines": [ "Rudabeh smiled upon the noble boy,", "And saw the royal farr in him with joy." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.1.58" }, { "ref": "A9.5.37", "lines": [ "He came to Rudabeh, bowed before her face,", "And laid his head in dust with reverent grace." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.5.37" }, { "ref": "B4.4.54", "lines": [ "Rudabeh came with tears that would not cease,", "While Zal wept bitterly and found no peace." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b4/#B4.4.54" }, { "ref": "B8.23.34", "lines": [ "He cried: “Zal and Rudabeh will cry,", "‘You struck your youthful son and let him die!’" ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.23.34" }, { "ref": "B8.24.21", "lines": [ "Then Rudabeh saw the bier and cried in pain;", "From both her eyes blood flowed in streaming rain." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.24.21" }, { "ref": "C8.6.63", "lines": [ "Let Zal, Zavareh, Faramarz appear,", "With wise Rudabeh, seasoned year on year." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.6.63" }, { "ref": "C8.8.10", "lines": [ "A boulder then shall crush him unaware,", "And plunge old Zal and Rudabeh in despair.”" ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.8.10" }, { "ref": "C8.24.3", "lines": [ "When Rudabeh had heard the household cries,", "She tore her face and hair with anguished sighs." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.24.3" }, { "ref": "C9.7.2", "lines": [ "One day Rudabeh spoke to Zal and said:", "“Lament for Rostam, for his life has fled." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/c9/#C9.7.2" }, { "ref": "C9.7.5", "lines": [ "Rudabeh raged and swore: “No food or sleep", "Shall touch my body while this vow I keep." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/c9/#C9.7.5" }, { "ref": "D1.4.22", "lines": [ "When Zal returned at last to his own door,", "His wife Rudabeh’s tears began to pour." ], "matches": [ "Rudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/d1/#D1.4.22" } ], "home_book": 1, "constellation": true, "label": "Rudabeh", "bio": "Rudabeh chooses Zal across the hostility between their houses. She is Sindokht’s daughter and Rostam’s mother.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-sindokht", "display_name": "Sindokht", "website_name": "Sindokht", "aliases": [ "Sindokht" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 1, "proposed_title": "Love Across the Walls", "name_occurrences": 36, "named_couplets": 36, "named_sections": 10, "first_name_ref": "A8.2.4", "last_name_ref": "A9.1.54", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "A8.2.4", "lines": [ "The other, Sindokht, in her counsel wise,", "His cherished queen, the light before his eyes." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.2.4" }, { "ref": "A8.2.9", "lines": [ "Then Sindokht smiled, her teeth like pearls revealed,", "Her purpose hidden, and her thoughts concealed:" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.2.9" }, { "ref": "A8.6.28", "lines": [ "His daughter, born of Sindokht, holds my soul;", "Her image governs me beyond control." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.6.28" }, { "ref": "A8.9.13", "lines": [ "But Sindokht saw the woman pass within,", "And spoke at once, her voice both sharp and thin:" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.13" }, { "ref": "A8.9.17", "lines": [ "Her face grew pale with fear at Sindokht’s sound,", "She bent before her and she kissed the ground." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.17" }, { "ref": "A8.9.20", "lines": [ "Sindokht replied: “Then show me what you sold,", "And ease my doubt; bring forth the gems and gold.”" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.20" }, { "ref": "A8.9.22", "lines": [ "“Then show the payment,” Sindokht sharply cried,", "“Let me see coin, and prove you have not lied.”" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.22" }, { "ref": "A8.9.24", "lines": [ "Sindokht saw through the falsehood at a glance,", "Her anger surged; the lie had lost its chance." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.24" }, { "ref": "A8.9.55", "lines": [ "Sindokht stood frozen, wonder-struck and gray,", "Half hope, half dread at war in her dismay." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.55" }, { "ref": "A8.9.63", "lines": [ "Then Sindokht spoke, her voice no longer hard:", "“You are discerning; keep yourself on guard." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.63" }, { "ref": "A8.9.67", "lines": [ "Then Sindokht wept and lay in bitter pain,", "As though her skin were splitting from the strain." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.9.67" }, { "ref": "A8.10.1", "lines": [ "Mehrab returned, well pleased by Zal’s regard,", "And found Sindokht prostrate, her countenance marred." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.10.1" }, { "ref": "A8.10.31", "lines": [ "Sindokht sprang up and clasped his waist, afraid:", "“Wait now and hear me; let your hand be stayed." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.10.31" }, { "ref": "A8.10.56", "lines": [ "Sindokht, in fear that rage might take its toll,", "Replied, “First promise me to keep control." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.10.56" }, { "ref": "A8.13.3", "lines": [ "Sindokht, Mehrab, and Rudabeh all", "Despaired of life before the threatened fall." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.13.3" }, { "ref": "A8.15.2", "lines": [ "He summoned Sindokht; all the wrath that stirred", "Against her child he poured on her in word:" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.15.2" }, { "ref": "A8.15.7", "lines": [ "Sindokht sank down, yet reason held her mind;", "She weighed the storm, a path through it to find." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.15.7" }, { "ref": "A8.15.24", "lines": [ "Sindokht replied: “If life be what you seek,", "Then treasure counts for nothing, hear me speak:" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.15.24" }, { "ref": "A8.16.20", "lines": [ "Sindokht rejoiced; she saw good fortune rise,", "And knew that evil faded from her eyes." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.16.20" }, { "ref": "A8.16.86", "lines": [ "Sindokht returned and bowed before the chief,", "Then spoke at length, her heart released from grief." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.16.86" }, { "ref": "A8.16.90", "lines": [ "He gave rich robes and gifts for Mehrab’s share,", "And gifts for Sindokht, splendid, rich, and rare." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.16.90" }, { "ref": "A8.16.92", "lines": [ "He granted all he owned in Kabul’s land,", "Its halls and gardens into Sindokht’s hand." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.16.92" }, { "ref": "A8.21.24", "lines": [ "Then Mehrab called Sindokht before his sight:", "“O fortunate in counsel, wise and bright," ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.21.24" }, { "ref": "A8.21.28", "lines": [ "Sindokht withdrew and sought her daughter’s side,", "And told the news with joy she could not hide:" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.21.28" }, { "ref": "A8.21.34", "lines": [ "Then Sindokht turned to set the palace fair,", "And decked it out beyond what words declare:" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.21.34" }, { "ref": "A8.22.7", "lines": [ "He spoke of Sindokht, smiling as he told", "The words that she had brought from Kabul’s hold:" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.22.7" }, { "ref": "A8.22.8", "lines": [ "“A message came from Kabul to my hall;", "A woman, Sindokht, bore and told it all." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.22.8" }, { "ref": "A8.22.39", "lines": [ "Then Sindokht came in ceremonial array,", "Three hundred girded attendants led the way." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.22.39" }, { "ref": "A8.22.44", "lines": [ "Sindokht replied: “If you would see the sun,", "What price will you bestow when sight is won?”" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.22.44" }, { "ref": "A8.22.64", "lines": [ "With Sindokht, Mehrab, and their kindred near,", "They took the Sistan road in festive cheer." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.22.64" }, { "ref": "A8.22.68", "lines": [ "Then Sindokht stayed behind at Sahm’s abode;", "Mehrab and all his army homeward rode." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.22.68" }, { "ref": "A9.1.5", "lines": [ "Sindokht drew near and said with anxious tone,", "“My child, what grief has made your spirit groan?”" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.1.5" }, { "ref": "A9.1.12", "lines": [ "Sindokht tore out her perfumed raven hair,", "And struck her face in helpless, wild despair." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.1.12" }, { "ref": "A9.1.17", "lines": [ "His pain grew lighter; hope returned instead,", "He smiled and gave Sindokht good news ahead." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.1.17" }, { "ref": "A9.1.46", "lines": [ "Sindokht wept blood and cried in helpless fear:", "“How shall the child emerge alive from here?”" ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.1.46" }, { "ref": "A9.1.54", "lines": [ "At last the tall cypress woke from sleep;", "To Sindokht first she spoke from anguish deep." ], "matches": [ "Sindokht" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.1.54" } ], "home_book": 1, "constellation": true, "label": "Sindokht", "bio": "Sindokht negotiates with Sahm to protect Kabul and make room for Rudabeh’s marriage.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-tahmineh", "display_name": "Tahmineh", "website_name": "Tahmineh", "aliases": [ "Tahmineh" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 2, "proposed_title": "The Mother and the Warrior", "name_occurrences": 9, "named_couplets": 9, "named_sections": 4, "first_name_ref": "B8.4.11", "last_name_ref": "B8.25.3", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "B8.4.11", "lines": [ "She said: “Tahmineh is the name I bear;", "Grief split my heart in two and left it bare." ], "matches": [ "Tahmineh" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.4.11" }, { "ref": "B8.4.36", "lines": [ "With Tahmineh’s consent the pact was made,", "By rite and judgment, faithfully arrayed." ], "matches": [ "Tahmineh" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.4.36" }, { "ref": "B8.4.40", "lines": [ "In secret Tahmineh shared Rostam’s place,", "And long the dark night held them in embrace." ], "matches": [ "Tahmineh" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.4.40" }, { "ref": "B8.4.41", "lines": [ "A famous mohreh from his arm he drew,", "And placed the token in Tahmineh’s view." ], "matches": [ "Tahmineh" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.4.41" }, { "ref": "B8.4.49", "lines": [ "Tahmineh left him weeping at the break,", "With grief and pain her only path to take." ], "matches": [ "Tahmineh" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.4.49" }, { "ref": "B8.5.3", "lines": [ "The infant smiled, his face grew fresh and bright,", "Tahmineh named him Sohrab with delight." ], "matches": [ "Tahmineh" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.5.3" }, { "ref": "B8.5.20", "lines": [ "Then Tahmineh said low: “Now heed me well;", "There is one danger I must also tell." ], "matches": [ "Tahmineh" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.5.20" }, { "ref": "B8.15.21", "lines": [ "When Sohrab armed to march with spear and shield,", "Tahmineh called her brother from the field." ], "matches": [ "Tahmineh" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.15.21" }, { "ref": "B8.25.3", "lines": [ "The tidings reached Tahmineh with a blow:", "“Your son lies slain; his father struck him low.”" ], "matches": [ "Tahmineh" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.25.3" } ], "home_book": 2, "constellation": true, "label": "Tahmineh", "bio": "Tahmineh declares her choice of Rostam and later tells Sohrab who his father is.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-gordafarid", "display_name": "Gordafarid", "website_name": "Gordafarid", "aliases": [ "Gordafarid" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 2, "proposed_title": "The Mother and the Warrior", "name_occurrences": 5, "named_couplets": 5, "named_sections": 2, "first_name_ref": "B8.9.1", "last_name_ref": "B8.11.11", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "B8.9.1", "lines": [ "When word arrived that Hajir had been bound,", "Gordafarid grieved deeply at the sound." ], "matches": [ "Gordafarid" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.9.1" }, { "ref": "B8.9.4", "lines": [ "Gordafarid, peerless in warlike art,", "Took up her arms with steady hand and heart." ], "matches": [ "Gordafarid" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.9.4" }, { "ref": "B8.9.16", "lines": [ "Gordafarid drew back her tempered bow,", "And sent her arrows whistling at the foe." ], "matches": [ "Gordafarid" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.9.16" }, { "ref": "B8.9.60", "lines": [ "For Hajir’s bonds and Gordafarid’s plight,", "The people grieved throughout the troubled night." ], "matches": [ "Gordafarid" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.9.60" }, { "ref": "B8.11.11", "lines": [ "He searched the halls for Gordafarid’s face,", "But found no sign of her in any place." ], "matches": [ "Gordafarid" ], "url": "/poem/b8/#B8.11.11" } ], "home_book": 2, "constellation": true, "label": "Gordafarid", "bio": "Gordafarid arms herself and rides out from the White Fortress to confront Sohrab.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-sudabeh", "display_name": "Sudabeh", "website_name": "Sudabeh", "aliases": [ "Sudabeh" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 3, "proposed_title": "The Queen and the Fire", "name_occurrences": 47, "named_couplets": 46, "named_sections": 17, "first_name_ref": "B6.2.32", "last_name_ref": "B10.4.3", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "B6.2.32", "lines": [ "He summoned fair Sudabeh to his side,", "And spoke of Kavus with a troubled pride:" ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b6/#B6.2.32" }, { "ref": "B6.2.53", "lines": [ "He deemed Sudabeh fit to be his wife;", "By rite and faith he joined with her for life." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b6/#B6.2.53" }, { "ref": "B6.3.6", "lines": [ "But fair Sudabeh saw the snare ahead,", "And warned the Shah of treachery and dread:" ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b6/#B6.3.6" }, { "ref": "B6.6.46", "lines": [ "He bade Sudabeh take her hidden place,", "Like sun beneath the earth, she hid her face." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b6/#B6.6.46" }, { "ref": "B9.6.2", "lines": [ "One day Kay Kavus sat beside his son,", "When fair Sudabeh entered, bright as sun." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.6.2" }, { "ref": "B9.6.3", "lines": [ "Sudabeh suddenly beheld his face,", "And stood transfixed before his youthful grace." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.6.3" }, { "ref": "B9.6.10", "lines": [ "Another dawn, Sudabeh sought the king,", "And shaped her words to serve her hidden sting:" ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.6.10" }, { "ref": "B9.6.20", "lines": [ "Your sisters and Sudabeh wait inside;", "Sudabeh loves you with a mother’s pride." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.6.20" }, { "ref": "B9.6.26", "lines": [ "This thing is evil; hers the snare I bear;", "Sudabeh shaped this scheme with hidden care." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.6.26" }, { "ref": "B9.7.4", "lines": [ "Tell fair Sudabeh, as he nears her door,", "To scatter gems and musk across the floor." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.7.4" }, { "ref": "B9.7.19", "lines": [ "There sat Sudabeh, splendid to behold,", "A heaven rich with fragrance, hue, and gold." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.7.19" }, { "ref": "B9.7.41", "lines": [ "That night the Shah within the harem came,", "And called Sudabeh privately by name:" ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.7.41" }, { "ref": "B9.7.65", "lines": [ "But do not let Sudabeh hear this choice;", "She twists its meaning with another voice." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.7.65" }, { "ref": "B9.8.2", "lines": [ "Sudabeh sat in joy upon her throne,", "A crown of ruby, gold, and jewels shone." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.8.2" }, { "ref": "B9.8.20", "lines": [ "Sudabeh asked: “What purpose lies concealed?", "Tell me what wish within your heart is sealed." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.8.20" }, { "ref": "B9.8.27", "lines": [ "Sudabeh, daughter of that land, sets snares;", "No love for this royal house she bears.”" ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.8.27" }, { "ref": "B9.8.57", "lines": [ "When next the Shah came through the women’s door,", "Sudabeh saw him, rose, and crossed the floor." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.8.57" }, { "ref": "B9.8.68", "lines": [ "Sudabeh stared bewildered, darkly caught,", "And turned through many spells within her thought:" ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.8.68" }, { "ref": "B9.9.1", "lines": [ "Sudabeh sat upon her royal throne,", "With earrings bright and gold-wrought crown that shone." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.9.1" }, { "ref": "B9.9.16", "lines": [ "Siavash rose in anger from his seat;", "Sudabeh seized him as he sought retreat." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.9.16" }, { "ref": "B9.10.1", "lines": [ "Sudabeh tore her robes and clawed her face,", "Then raised a dreadful cry throughout the place." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.10.1" }, { "ref": "B9.10.8", "lines": [ "Sudabeh wept and tore her hair in dread,", "Then spoke before the Shah, and this she said:" ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.10.8" }, { "ref": "B9.10.18", "lines": [ "He cleared the place and, throned, he bade appear", "His son and Sudabeh, with no one near." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.10.18" }, { "ref": "B9.10.40", "lines": [ "Sudabeh carried wine and musk perfume,", "And rosewater hung heavy through the room." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.10.40" }, { "ref": "B9.10.46", "lines": [ "Sudabeh served him faithfully each day,", "By night as well, and never turned away." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.10.46" }, { "ref": "B9.11.1", "lines": [ "Sudabeh, shamed and cast from royal grace,", "Perceived estrangement written on his face." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.11.1" }, { "ref": "B9.11.16", "lines": [ "They laid the Div-born infants in the bowl;", "Sudabeh shrieked and played the mourner’s role." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.11.16" }, { "ref": "B9.11.18", "lines": [ "The servants rushed and gathered at the sound,", "And hurried toward Sudabeh all around." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.11.18" }, { "ref": "B9.11.23", "lines": [ "At dawn he found Sudabeh on her bed,", "While turmoil through the whole shabestan spread." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.11.23" }, { "ref": "B9.12.4", "lines": [ "He told them of Sudabeh and her claim,", "Her conduct and the matter of her shame." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.12.4" }, { "ref": "B9.12.8", "lines": [ "These children spring from someone else’s seed;", "Not Shah’s nor Sudabeh’s, as we can read." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.12.8" }, { "ref": "B9.12.12", "lines": [ "Sudabeh cried aloud and sought redress,", "And pressed her claim with tears and wild distress:" ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.12.12" }, { "ref": "B9.12.27", "lines": [ "Again he called Sudabeh to his side,", "While all the seers still by their words abide." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.12.27" }, { "ref": "B9.12.29", "lines": [ "Sudabeh said: “Far more is known than said,", "But fear of Siavash leaves truth buried dead." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.12.29" }, { "ref": "B9.12.46", "lines": [ "And Sudabeh, Hamavaran’s royal heir,", "Still lays another burden on your care." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.12.46" }, { "ref": "B9.12.52", "lines": [ "Sudabeh said: “My cause is plain and true;", "The two dead children stand as proof to you." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.12.52" }, { "ref": "B9.13.36", "lines": [ "Sudabeh climbed the palace roof in hate,", "And watched the prince approach his fiery fate." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.13.36" }, { "ref": "B9.13.50", "lines": [ "Sudabeh, mad with anger at the sight,", "Tore hair and scratched her face in bitter spite." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.13.50" }, { "ref": "B9.14.2", "lines": [ "In wrath he summoned Sudabeh to his hall,", "And named the former evils, root of all." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.14.2" }, { "ref": "B9.14.20", "lines": [ "Then Siavash thought: “If by his decree", "Sudabeh dies, what grief may fall on me?" ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.14.20" }, { "ref": "B9.14.30", "lines": [ "His former passion settled as of old;", "His eyes on Sudabeh would keep their hold." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.14.30" }, { "ref": "B9.15.21", "lines": [ "Perhaps the Just One frees me from this mire", "Of Sudabeh and contention with my sire." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.15.21" }, { "ref": "B9.27.42", "lines": [ "I see harm right and left, before my eyes;", "From Sudabeh fresh evil will arise." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.27.42" }, { "ref": "B9.28.6", "lines": [ "But Sudabeh poisoned all that love with pain,", "And made its sweetness deadly grief and bane." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.28.6" }, { "ref": "B10.3.16", "lines": [ "Your love for Sudabeh, your crooked way,", "Has stripped the royal crown from you today." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.3.16" }, { "ref": "B10.4.3", "lines": [ "The hero turned and left the royal seat,", "And strode toward Sudabeh’s own retreat." ], "matches": [ "Sudabeh" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.4.3" } ], "home_book": 3, "constellation": true, "label": "Sudabeh", "bio": "Sudabeh’s desire for Siavash and her accusations place the royal household at the center of a crisis.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-farangis", "display_name": "Farangis", "website_name": "Farangis", "aliases": [ "Farangis" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 4, "proposed_title": "The Daughter Who Crossed the Border", "name_occurrences": 57, "named_couplets": 57, "named_sections": 31, "first_name_ref": "B9.35.8", "last_name_ref": "B14.7.13", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "B9.35.8", "lines": [ "Among his daughters, Farangis is best,", "No fairer form was ever seen or guessed." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.35.8" }, { "ref": "B9.36.16", "lines": [ "Her name is Farangis; if I may stand", "As worthy of her, grant to me her hand.’”" ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.36.16" }, { "ref": "B9.37.24", "lines": [ "They brought the gifts to Farangis with praise,", "And blessed her for the fortune of her days." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.37.24" }, { "ref": "B9.37.29", "lines": [ "“Go now and seek the bride without delay;", "Bring Farangis to Siavash today.”" ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.37.29" }, { "ref": "B9.37.30", "lines": [ "She went to Farangis and made it known:", "“Tonight, like moonlight, you adorn his throne.”" ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.37.30" }, { "ref": "B9.38.26", "lines": [ "Within one ammari Farangis rode,", "And after her the laden baggage flowed." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.38.26" }, { "ref": "B9.43.19", "lines": [ "He turned toward Farangis in delight,", "And reached her palace flourishing and bright." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.43.19" }, { "ref": "B9.43.28", "lines": [ "For Farangis: a crown and earrings wrought,", "An armlet, and a jeweled torque he brought." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.43.28" }, { "ref": "B9.43.35", "lines": [ "And Farangis shone radiant and fair,", "Like moonlight resting on the evening air.”" ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.43.35" }, { "ref": "B9.43.46", "lines": [ "From far the palace of Farangis shone,", "Like gathered light condensed in single stone." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.43.46" }, { "ref": "B9.44.7", "lines": [ "For Farangis he raised a palace high,", "And holds her honored underneath the sky." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.44.7" }, { "ref": "B9.44.14", "lines": [ "Choose from the treasury the choicest things,", "Bear a gift to Farangis, child of kings." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.44.14" }, { "ref": "B9.45.12", "lines": [ "The prince and Garsivaz together went,", "To Farangis, and told what news was sent." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.45.12" }, { "ref": "B9.47.60", "lines": [ "And Farangis you scarcely would know,", "As though she needs no gift the world can show." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.47.60" }, { "ref": "B9.47.83", "lines": [ "But since you left, my heart has grieved for you;", "Come with Farangis; let delight ensue." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.47.83" }, { "ref": "B9.49.6", "lines": [ "You summoned Farangis, your daughter dear,", "And filled your heart with love and faith sincere." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.49.6" }, { "ref": "B9.50.6", "lines": [ "Siavash sought Farangis in her room,", "His body trembling, face bereft of bloom." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.50.6" }, { "ref": "B9.50.7", "lines": [ "Then Farangis cried out, “O lion bold,", "Why has your face grown pale, your color cold?”" ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.50.7" }, { "ref": "B9.50.11", "lines": [ "Then Farangis in grief tore at her hair,", "And gashed her cheeks in anguish and despair." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.50.11" }, { "ref": "B9.51.2", "lines": [ "Upon the fourth night, as he slept in bed,", "Fair Farangis lay resting at his head." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.51.2" }, { "ref": "B9.51.22", "lines": [ "Then Farangis cried out: “O king, take heed;", "Think not of us, but mount your swiftest steed." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.51.22" }, { "ref": "B9.52.1", "lines": [ "He said to Farangis: “My dream proves true;", "My water darkens as my fate comes due." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.52.1" }, { "ref": "B9.54.1", "lines": [ "The news reached Farangis; her cheek she tore,", "A bloodied zunnar round her waist she wore." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.54.1" }, { "ref": "B9.54.41", "lines": [ "Within the lofty palace, out of view,", "There stood a room Farangis never knew." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.54.41" }, { "ref": "B9.55.41", "lines": [ "The servants tore their hair in wild despair,", "And Farangis cut through her perfumed hair." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.55.41" }, { "ref": "B9.55.61", "lines": [ "Meanwhile Farangis from the throne was torn,", "Her body like a tree in tempest borne." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.55.61" }, { "ref": "B9.56.5", "lines": [ "There by the gate he saw the guards of death,", "And Farangis dragged on with failing breath." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.56.5" }, { "ref": "B9.56.10", "lines": [ "To strike down Farangis in such a way", "Will break the crown and sweep its rule away.”" ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.56.10" }, { "ref": "B9.56.12", "lines": [ "When Farangis beheld him through her fears,", "Her moon-bright face was lost in blood and tears." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.56.12" }, { "ref": "B9.56.33", "lines": [ "If you would grant me peace, then hear my plea,", "Entrust Farangis and leave her with me." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.56.33" }, { "ref": "B9.56.38", "lines": [ "He freed Farangis from the guards’ array,", "And sharply drove the murderous men away." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.56.38" }, { "ref": "B9.56.40", "lines": [ "Once home, to Golshahr Piran whispered low:", "“Keep Farangis concealed, and let none know." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.56.40" }, { "ref": "B9.57.7", "lines": [ "He said: “Arise, delay no moment more;", "Attend on Farangis and seek her door." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.57.7" }, { "ref": "B9.60.10", "lines": [ "When Farangis and Khosrow reached the gate,", "The people gathered there from every state." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.60.10" }, { "ref": "B10.10.24", "lines": [ "He ran to Farangis and spoke in dismay:", "“The king commands; I cannot disobey." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.10.24" }, { "ref": "B10.18.5", "lines": [ "When heart and reason steadied from their fear,", "They brought Farangis to their counsel near." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.18.5" }, { "ref": "B10.19.32", "lines": [ "They came to Farangis, and what they said", "Was all about the long road stretched ahead." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.19.32" }, { "ref": "B10.19.34", "lines": [ "When Farangis beheld the noble steed,", "Her wounded heart began once more to bleed." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.19.34" }, { "ref": "B10.20.2", "lines": [ "Fair Farangis placed a helmet on her head,", "Then all three mounted, and like wind they sped." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.20.2" }, { "ref": "B10.20.6", "lines": [ "He found the prince, and he has fled our ground,", "With Khosrow and Farangis, homeward bound.”" ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.20.6" }, { "ref": "B10.20.13", "lines": [ "Set Giv’s head high upon a lifted spear;", "Beneath the dust make Farangis disappear." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.20.13" }, { "ref": "B10.20.17", "lines": [ "Meanwhile Khosrow and Farangis both lay,", "Exhausted from their long and weary way." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.20.17" }, { "ref": "B10.22.12", "lines": [ "Across the bank lay Khosrow, Giv asleep,", "While Farangis alone the watch did keep." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.22.12" }, { "ref": "B10.25.2", "lines": [ "Fair Farangis stood weeping at his side,", "And cursed Afrasiab, tears she could not hide." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.25.2" }, { "ref": "B10.25.27", "lines": [ "Then Farangis and Khosrow both embraced", "The chief with love, as parting now they faced." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.25.27" }, { "ref": "B10.26.12", "lines": [ "One man alone exhausted all our band;", "Then Giv, the Shah, and Farangis left the land.”" ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.26.12" }, { "ref": "B10.26.35", "lines": [ "He raised his sword to end my life in shame,", "But Farangis stepped forth and stayed his aim." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.26.35" }, { "ref": "B10.26.48", "lines": [ "Farangis, once she falls within my sight,", "Shall find her world grown narrow, dark as night." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.26.48" }, { "ref": "B10.26.50", "lines": [ "If Khosrow seeks Iran beyond our reign,", "What does Farangis hope, with him, to gain?”" ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.26.50" }, { "ref": "B10.28.16", "lines": [ "With Giv and Farangis close at his side,", "All three passed through the swelling waters wide." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.28.16" }, { "ref": "B10.30.51", "lines": [ "A rich retreat for Farangis was made,", "With golden torque and earrings there displayed." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.30.51" }, { "ref": "B10.30.56", "lines": [ "The women all blessed Farangis in prayer:", "“May time and earth preserve you in their care.”" ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.30.56" }, { "ref": "B12.23.16", "lines": [ "When Farangis opened wide her royal store,", "And gave me arms and belts in days before," ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b12/#B12.23.16" }, { "ref": "B13.5.9", "lines": [ "He said: “I showed all kindness from the start", "To Farangis and Khosrow from my heart." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b13/#B13.5.9" }, { "ref": "B13.16.66", "lines": [ "The marriage contract then was drawn and read;", "Farangis joined with Fariborz to wed." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b13/#B13.16.66" }, { "ref": "B14.5.36", "lines": [ "I risked my life when Farangis faced death;", "Her father meant to take her final breath." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b14/#B14.5.36" }, { "ref": "B14.7.13", "lines": [ "His words and deeds had saved our Shah from death,", "And freed Farangis from the Dragon’s breath." ], "matches": [ "Farangis" ], "url": "/poem/b14/#B14.7.13" } ], "home_book": 4, "constellation": true, "label": "Farangis", "bio": "Farangis marries Siavash, pleads for his life, and becomes the mother of Kay Khosrow.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-faranak_abtin", "display_name": "Faranak · mother of Fereydoon", "website_name": "Faranak", "aliases": [ "Faranak" ], "scope": "A5,A6", "identity_note": "Separate from Barzin’s daughter of the same name.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 5, "proposed_title": "Mothers and the Crown", "name_occurrences": 5, "named_couplets": 5, "named_sections": 3, "first_name_ref": "A5.3.15", "last_name_ref": "A6.1.15", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "A5.3.15", "lines": [ "When Faranak, his wise and faithful wife,", "Beheld the ruin of her husband’s life," ], "matches": [ "Faranak" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.3.15" }, { "ref": "A5.3.26", "lines": [ "The tale of that rare cow had reached the king,", "And Faranak felt dread’s returning sting." ], "matches": [ "Faranak" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.3.26" }, { "ref": "A5.5.78", "lines": [ "He placed the Kay cap firmly on his head,", "Then sought his mother, Faranak, and said:" ], "matches": [ "Faranak" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.5.78" }, { "ref": "A5.5.81", "lines": [ "Tears from Faranak’s lashes fell like rain;", "Her heart ran blood with mingled fear and pain." ], "matches": [ "Faranak" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.5.81" }, { "ref": "A6.1.15", "lines": [ "Now Faranak knew nothing of her son,", "Nor that Zahhak’s long sovereignty was done." ], "matches": [ "Faranak" ], "url": "/poem/a6/#A6.1.15" } ], "home_book": 5, "constellation": true, "label": "Faranak", "bio": "Faranak protects Fereydoon from Zahhak. She belongs to the earlier mythical story, separate from the later Faranak of Barzin’s household.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-jarireh", "display_name": "Jarireh", "website_name": "Jarireh", "aliases": [ "Jarireh" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 5, "proposed_title": "Mothers and the Crown", "name_occurrences": 12, "named_couplets": 12, "named_sections": 7, "first_name_ref": "B9.34.18", "last_name_ref": "B12.13.21", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "B9.34.18", "lines": [ "Yet Jarireh, my eldest, leads them all;", "No beauty can compare within the hall." ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.34.18" }, { "ref": "B9.34.21", "lines": [ "Jarireh pleases me past all the rest;", "No kinship dearer lies within my breast." ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.34.21" }, { "ref": "B9.34.25", "lines": [ "He said: “Prepare Jarireh for the day,", "For Siavash and his farr without delay." ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.34.25" }, { "ref": "B9.35.6", "lines": [ "Though Jarireh is fair and pleased you well,", "And though you chose her, and with her would dwell," ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.35.6" }, { "ref": "B9.37.7", "lines": [ "For Piran’s daughter was already bride,", "Jarireh, heart and soul, stood at his side." ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.37.7" }, { "ref": "B9.45.6", "lines": [ "Jarireh, mother of the noble boy,", "Chief of exalted women, stood with joy." ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.45.6" }, { "ref": "B12.3.13", "lines": [ "Jarireh watched from high upon the wall,", "And saw the dust-cloud over Charam fall." ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b12/#B12.3.13" }, { "ref": "B12.3.18", "lines": [ "Jarireh answered: “Warrior, may your days", "Be fortunate beneath Heaven’s bright gaze." ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b12/#B12.3.18" }, { "ref": "B12.3.41", "lines": [ "Jarireh answered: “In the dust below", "Two mighty riders you will come to know:" ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b12/#B12.3.41" }, { "ref": "B12.12.4", "lines": [ "Then Jarireh lay upon her honored bed,", "While night with grief and pain together spread." ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b12/#B12.12.4" }, { "ref": "B12.13.2", "lines": [ "Jarireh kindled fire with her own hands,", "And burned the treasures gathered through the lands." ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b12/#B12.13.2" }, { "ref": "B12.13.21", "lines": [ "But when they reached the throne where Forood lay,", "Jarireh lay beside him, cold and gray." ], "matches": [ "Jarireh" ], "url": "/poem/b12/#B12.13.21" } ], "home_book": 5, "constellation": true, "label": "Jarireh", "bio": "Jarireh, daughter of Golshahr and Piran, marries Siavash and becomes Forood’s mother.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-humai_bahman", "display_name": "Homahyi Chehrzad · queen, daughter of Bahman", "website_name": "Homahyi / Chehrzad", "aliases": [ "Homahyi", "Chehrzad" ], "scope": "D1,D2,D3", "identity_note": "Also called Chehrzad. A different woman from Goshtasb’s daughter Homahyi, and not the male mobad Humayi of D10.19.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 5, "proposed_title": "Mothers and the Crown", "name_occurrences": 17, "named_couplets": 17, "named_sections": 9, "first_name_ref": "D1.5.2", "last_name_ref": "D3.4.36", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D1.5.2", "lines": [ "He had a daughter, Homahyi the wise,", "Accomplished, prudent, lovely in all eyes. " ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d1/#D1.5.2" }, { "ref": "D1.5.3", "lines": [ "They called her Chehrzad, wondrous to his sight;", "Her father looked upon her with delight." ], "matches": [ "Chehrzad" ], "url": "/poem/d1/#D1.5.3" }, { "ref": "D1.5.5", "lines": [ "Fair Homahyi, bright as the moon at night,", "Conceived a child by Bahman, lord of might." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d1/#D1.5.5" }, { "ref": "D1.5.7", "lines": [ "Oppressed by pain, the king could scarcely stand;", "He called Homahyi near at his command." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d1/#D1.5.7" }, { "ref": "D1.5.9", "lines": [ "He said, “This chaste Chehrzad has had to bear", "A life with little joy to ease her care." ], "matches": [ "Chehrzad" ], "url": "/poem/d1/#D1.5.9" }, { "ref": "D1.5.23", "lines": [ "Now I return to Homahyi’s domain,", "When Bahman died and left to her the reign." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d1/#D1.5.23" }, { "ref": "D2.1.3", "lines": [ "Fair Homahyi then set the crown in place,", "And gave the realm new customs by her grace." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d2/#D2.1.3" }, { "ref": "D2.1.32", "lines": [ "They bore it from Homahyi, out of sight,", "And cast it in Farat that very night." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d2/#D2.1.32" }, { "ref": "D2.3.28", "lines": [ "News reached Homahyi of the Roman band,", "And how its troops had stepped upon her land." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d2/#D2.3.28" }, { "ref": "D2.3.34", "lines": [ "Queen Homahyi left her palace gate,", "With frontier lords whose wisdom lent them weight." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d2/#D2.3.34" }, { "ref": "D2.6.12", "lines": [ "Then Rashnavad took pen and scroll in hand,", "And wrote to Homahyi across the land:" ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d2/#D2.6.12" }, { "ref": "D2.7.22", "lines": [ "Then Homahyi prayed over her young heir:", "“While earth endures, may you the crown still wear.”" ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d2/#D2.7.22" }, { "ref": "D2.7.27", "lines": [ "Homahyi then revealed what she had done,", "And all the anguish suffered for her son." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d2/#D2.7.27" }, { "ref": "D3.1.7", "lines": [ "Of pure-minded lords and Darab’s renown,", "And Homahyi’s ways and counsel for the crown?" ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d3/#D3.1.7" }, { "ref": "D3.2.12", "lines": [ "The fleeing men had left them, every one,", "To Darab, king of earth, Homahyi’s son." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d3/#D3.2.12" }, { "ref": "D3.3.3", "lines": [ "A letter told him, “Homahyi’s son is near;", "His countless ranks have marched to meet you here.”" ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d3/#D3.3.3" }, { "ref": "D3.4.36", "lines": [ "Darab, Homahyi’s son, began to fade;", "The other world called him into its shade." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/d3/#D3.4.36" } ], "home_book": 5, "constellation": true, "label": "Homahyi Chehrzad", "bio": "Homahyi Chehrzad, called Homahyi and Chehrzad in the poem, inherits Bahman’s crown and is Darab’s mother.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-manijeh", "display_name": "Manijeh", "website_name": "Manijeh", "aliases": [ "Manijeh" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 6, "proposed_title": "Desire and Its Price", "name_occurrences": 28, "named_couplets": 28, "named_sections": 11, "first_name_ref": "C2.4.28", "last_name_ref": "C2.26.17", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "C2.4.28", "lines": [ "Manijeh, Afrasiab’s daughter bright,", "Will make the garden blaze with solar light." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.4.28" }, { "ref": "C2.5.4", "lines": [ "Soon Gorgin heard Manijeh had come near;", "The plain took color like a cock’s eye, clear." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.5.4" }, { "ref": "C2.5.37", "lines": [ "She gave Manijeh’s message clear and true;", "Both Bijan’s cheeks like roses opening grew." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.5.37" }, { "ref": "C2.5.50", "lines": [ "When Bijan spoke, the nurse turned back and went,", "And to Manijeh’s ear the secret sent:" ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.5.50" }, { "ref": "C2.6.2", "lines": [ "On foot he paced toward Manijeh’s tent,", "The free-souled girl’s, and all on longing bent." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.6.2" }, { "ref": "C2.6.4", "lines": [ "Manijeh came and clasped him to her breast,", "And loosed the royal girdle from her guest." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.6.4" }, { "ref": "C2.7.5", "lines": [ "Manijeh, seeing Bijan’s face gone dim,", "Called her attendants once again to him." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.7.5" }, { "ref": "C2.7.19", "lines": [ "Manijeh said to him: “Keep your heart glad,", "And count as wind the things you have not had." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.7.19" }, { "ref": "C2.7.34", "lines": [ "Confounded by Manijeh’s deed and shame,", "He called the marshal Kurukhan by name." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.7.34" }, { "ref": "C2.8.51", "lines": [ "No guilt in this was ever mine, not one;", "Nor is Manijeh stained in what was done." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.8.51" }, { "ref": "C2.10.8", "lines": [ "Then leave him there to madness, grief, and night,", "And ride to Manijeh’s palace in your might." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.10.8" }, { "ref": "C2.10.22", "lines": [ "Manijeh was left bare, without a veil,", "Barefoot, bareheaded, and her face grown pale." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.10.22" }, { "ref": "C2.10.25", "lines": [ "Manijeh stayed, with anguish in her breast,", "And blood-drops on her cheeks, and found no rest." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.10.25" }, { "ref": "C2.10.26", "lines": [ "He turned away; Manijeh, bride of woe,", "Roamed through the plain with nowhere else to go." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.10.26" }, { "ref": "C2.10.28", "lines": [ "When from the mountain’s crest the sun raised head,", "Manijeh went from door to door for bread." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.10.28" }, { "ref": "C2.22.1", "lines": [ "News reached Manijeh of the caravan;", "To seek the merchant, into town she ran." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.22.1" }, { "ref": "C2.22.20", "lines": [ "Manijeh looked at Rostam, and she wept;", "Across her breast the blood-red tear-streams swept." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.22.20" }, { "ref": "C2.22.36", "lines": [ "I am Manijeh, Afrasiab’s child, whose face", "No sun had seen unveiled in any place." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.22.36" }, { "ref": "C2.23.1", "lines": [ "Manijeh hurried to the pit and pressed", "The dishes that she carried to her breast." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.23.1" }, { "ref": "C2.23.6", "lines": [ "Manijeh said: “Among the caravan", "There is a merchant, a widely known man." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.23.6" }, { "ref": "C2.23.17", "lines": [ "He laughed in royal gladness from the pit,", "Until Manijeh heard, amazed by it." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.23.17" }, { "ref": "C2.23.27", "lines": [ "Manijeh heard and wept in bitter woe:", "“What further grief can cruel fortune show?" ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.23.27" }, { "ref": "C2.23.43", "lines": [ "Manijeh sped away with urgent speed,", "And bore to Rostam Bijan’s secret need." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.23.43" }, { "ref": "C2.23.53", "lines": [ "Manijeh heard him, and her heart grew light;", "Her sorrows fled, her joy put grief to flight." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.23.53" }, { "ref": "C2.23.76", "lines": [ "Manijeh rushed for wood; with eager tread", "She climbed like birds where spreading branches led." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.23.76" }, { "ref": "C2.24.49", "lines": [ "Then Rostam told Bijan, “Take now the road", "With Ashkash and Manijeh and the load." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.24.49" }, { "ref": "C2.25.36", "lines": [ "Manijeh sat within a tent, and near", "A servant stood, her wishes there to hear." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.25.36" }, { "ref": "C2.26.17", "lines": [ "He sent Manijeh onward with the train,", "Then donned his battle dress to face the plain." ], "matches": [ "Manijeh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.26.17" } ], "home_book": 6, "constellation": true, "label": "Manijeh", "bio": "Manijeh sustains the captive Bijan and seeks the help that will lead his rescuers to him.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-golnar", "display_name": "Golnar", "website_name": "Golnar", "aliases": [ "Golnar" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 6, "proposed_title": "Desire and Its Price", "name_occurrences": 11, "named_couplets": 11, "named_sections": 2, "first_name_ref": "D6.5.2", "last_name_ref": "D6.6.29", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D6.5.2", "lines": [ "Her name was Golnar, favorite by far,", "Moon-faced, jewel-bright, sweet-scented as a star." ], "matches": [ "Golnar" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.5.2" }, { "ref": "D6.5.28", "lines": [ "He sent them to Golnar, to watch the skies,", "And read what fate the turning stars devise." ], "matches": [ "Golnar" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.5.28" }, { "ref": "D6.5.40", "lines": [ "When night was black as pitch, Golnar drew near,", "And came into the presence of Ardeshir." ], "matches": [ "Golnar" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.5.40" }, { "ref": "D6.5.63", "lines": [ "He saw Golnar, and saw the jewels she bore;", "The ruddy dinars gleamed among her store." ], "matches": [ "Golnar" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.5.63" }, { "ref": "D6.5.70", "lines": [ "Ardavan found no pleasure or delight", "Unless fair Golnar stood within his sight." ], "matches": [ "Golnar" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.5.70" }, { "ref": "D6.5.71", "lines": [ "Upon his brocade couch he chose to stay", "Till Golnar’s face brought fortune to his day." ], "matches": [ "Golnar" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.5.71" }, { "ref": "D6.5.73", "lines": [ "His anger rose, and grief disturbed his breast;", "By Golnar’s absence, he grew more distressed." ], "matches": [ "Golnar" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.5.73" }, { "ref": "D6.6.1", "lines": [ "The monarch asked his servants, “Why today", "Does Golnar shun her duties, stay away?" ], "matches": [ "Golnar" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.6.1" }, { "ref": "D6.6.18", "lines": [ "Swift as the wind Ardeshir and Golnar sped,", "Without a pause, by fear and fortune led." ], "matches": [ "Golnar" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.6.18" }, { "ref": "D6.6.21", "lines": [ "Still riding, he said, “Golnar, you and I", "Are joined to hardship as we onward fly." ], "matches": [ "Golnar" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.6.21" }, { "ref": "D6.6.29", "lines": [ "Ardeshir heard and told Golnar, “They speak", "Good sense; now let us ride, and safety seek.”" ], "matches": [ "Golnar" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.6.29" } ], "home_book": 6, "constellation": true, "label": "Golnar", "bio": "Golnar leaves Ardavan’s court with Ardeshir, taking part in his escape and the beginning of his rise.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-katayun", "display_name": "Katayun", "website_name": "Katayun / Nahid", "aliases": [ "Katayun", "Nahid" ], "scope": "Katayun_or_C6.2_Nahid", "identity_note": "Katayun is called Nahid in C6.2.18; this is not Darab’s Roman bride or the planet Venus.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 7, "proposed_title": "The Woman Who Chose a King", "name_occurrences": 24, "named_couplets": 23, "named_sections": 11, "first_name_ref": "C5.7.9", "last_name_ref": "C8.29.39", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "C5.7.9", "lines": [ "The eldest was the princess Katayun,", "Bright-hearted, wise, and lovely as the moon." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.7.9" }, { "ref": "C5.7.18", "lines": [ "Then Katayun came with her maiden band,", "With sixty girls, a bouquet in her hand." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.7.18" }, { "ref": "C5.7.29", "lines": [ "The chamber-servants entered, swift and fleet,", "Then Katayun came with her rosy suite." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.7.29" }, { "ref": "C5.8.4", "lines": [ "He spoke to noble Katayun in pain:", "“You have been sheltered from all want and strain." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.8.4" }, { "ref": "C5.8.8", "lines": [ "But Katayun replied, “O doubting heart,", "Do not rage at the sky or fortune’s part." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.8.8" }, { "ref": "C5.8.14", "lines": [ "Now Katayun had gems in ample store,", "With ornaments and jewels more and more." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.8.14" }, { "ref": "C5.8.26", "lines": [ "He ate and rested, then rose up that day,", "And went to Katayun without delay." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.8.26" }, { "ref": "C5.9.5", "lines": [ "Katayun and that man of low estate", "Have made me close to such a match the gate." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.9.5" }, { "ref": "C5.9.25", "lines": [ "He knew of Katayun, the royal maid,", "And of the bond with Goshtasb she had made." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.9.25" }, { "ref": "C5.10.53", "lines": [ "He turned for home; when he approached the door,", "Katayun came to greet him as before." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.10.53" }, { "ref": "C5.10.61", "lines": [ "Then Katayun asked him, “What troubles you,", "That terror shakes your heart the long night through?”" ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.10.61" }, { "ref": "C5.10.68", "lines": [ "Katayun answered, “Speak no foolish word,", "Nor rashly act upon what you have stirred." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.10.68" }, { "ref": "C5.12.37", "lines": [ "Then glad at heart, he left that place behind,", "And sought Katayun with a joyful mind." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.12.37" }, { "ref": "C5.13.5", "lines": [ "At length came Katayun, with queenly grace,", "And found Goshtasb with sorrow on his face." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.13.5" }, { "ref": "C5.13.34", "lines": [ "He treated Katayun with bitter shame", "Because she chose a stranger with no name." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.13.34" }, { "ref": "C5.13.42", "lines": [ "Where is my dear Katayun? Tell me now.", "She has just cause to blame me, I avow.”" ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.13.42" }, { "ref": "C5.13.48", "lines": [ "When Katayun beheld her father stand,", "She came before him, hand laid over hand." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.13.48" }, { "ref": "C5.18.44", "lines": [ "He sent to Katayun abundant gold,", "A crown, five rubies, treasures manifold," ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.18.44" }, { "ref": "C5.18.54", "lines": [ "Then Katayun arrived, and from the court", "The royal tabira rang its report." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c5/#C5.18.54" }, { "ref": "C6.2.18", "lines": [ "At length Nahid, illustrious Caesar’s child,", "Whom Goshtasb named Katayun, bright and mild," ], "matches": [ "Katayun", "Nahid" ], "url": "/poem/c6/#C6.2.18" }, { "ref": "C8.1.3", "lines": [ "His mother Katayun, of Caesar’s race,", "Had held him closely in her warm embrace." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.1.3" }, { "ref": "C8.4.1", "lines": [ "Much moved, with tearful cheeks, Katayun came", "Before her glorious son and spoke his name." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.4.1" }, { "ref": "C8.29.39", "lines": [ "They stroked its mane and breast with loving care;", "And Katayun wept blood upon its hair." ], "matches": [ "Katayun" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.29.39" } ], "home_book": 7, "constellation": true, "label": "Katayun", "bio": "Katayun chooses Goshtasb and later warns their son Esfandiyar against the mission to bind Rostam.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-gordyeh", "display_name": "Gurdiyeh", "website_name": "Gurdiyeh", "aliases": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Gordvi, her brother, is a separate man.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 8, "proposed_title": "Power Among the Ruins", "name_occurrences": 26, "named_couplets": 26, "named_sections": 9, "first_name_ref": "E5.24.29", "last_name_ref": "E6.50.8", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "E5.24.29", "lines": [ "Fair Gurdiyeh, endowed with noble grace,", "Whom Bahram cherished for her mind and face." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e5/#E5.24.29" }, { "ref": "E5.24.35", "lines": [ "Then Gurdiyeh addressed the warrior train:", "“Illustrious men, why hold your tongues in chain?" ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e5/#E5.24.35" }, { "ref": "E5.24.78", "lines": [ "But Gurdiyeh answered nothing in that hour;", "His counsel seemed to her a poisoned flower." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e5/#E5.24.78" }, { "ref": "E5.24.153", "lines": [ "Then Gurdiyeh said, “The Black Div spreads his snare;", "Destroy us not through boasting filled with air." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e5/#E5.24.153" }, { "ref": "E6.37.77", "lines": [ "Gurdiyeh came in anguish to his bed;", "She tore her locks; her lap received his head." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.37.77" }, { "ref": "E6.37.113", "lines": [ "Obey Gurdiyeh; let her counsel guide;", "A wiser counsel walks not by your side." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.37.113" }, { "ref": "E6.40.15", "lines": [ "This letter to his sister you shall take,", "To noble Gurdiyeh; speak for my sake:" ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.40.15" }, { "ref": "E6.42.1", "lines": [ "Some men deserted from Gurdiyeh’s force,", "And sought the Khan’s protection on their course." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.42.1" }, { "ref": "E6.42.21", "lines": [ "Then Gurdiyeh came forth in armor bright,", "Clad like a warrior ready for the fight." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.42.21" }, { "ref": "E6.45.14", "lines": [ "Now Gordvi came and stood before the Shah,", "And told what Gurdiyeh had achieved afar." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.45.14" }, { "ref": "E6.45.18", "lines": [ "He heard Gurdiyeh with many troops had fled,", "While Chin’s fierce chiefs pursued the path she led." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.45.18" }, { "ref": "E6.45.21", "lines": [ "When Gurdiyeh heard, she came with noble train,", "From Amuy, with her chiefs across the plain." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.45.21" }, { "ref": "E6.45.22", "lines": [ "Gostaham saw them, rode before his men,", "And met Gurdiyeh in sorrow there again." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.45.22" }, { "ref": "E6.45.37", "lines": [ "He spoke to Gurdiyeh with words of heat,", "Recalling Bahram’s deeds, his every feat." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.45.37" }, { "ref": "E6.45.38", "lines": [ "His words made Gurdiyeh’s troubled spirit shake;", "She felt her former strength begin to break." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.45.38" }, { "ref": "E6.46.2", "lines": [ "One day he said to Gordvi, “So I hear", "That Gostaham has drawn Gurdiyeh near." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.46.2" }, { "ref": "E6.46.3", "lines": [ "He took Gurdiyeh to wife; great troops now stand", "Beside him, drawn, I think, by what she planned." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.46.3" }, { "ref": "E6.46.7", "lines": [ "Then Shah and Gordvi sat, the chamber bare,", "And weighed Gurdiyeh’s part in each affair." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.46.7" }, { "ref": "E6.46.10", "lines": [ "Though Bahram Chubin once had gone astray,", "Gurdiyeh never turned from us away." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.46.10" }, { "ref": "E6.46.29", "lines": [ "Your message must reach Gurdiyeh’s prudent ear;", "There is no need for further counsel here.”" ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.46.29" }, { "ref": "E6.46.44", "lines": [ "She rode toward the elm wood, on her way", "To Gurdiyeh, with all she had to say." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.46.44" }, { "ref": "E6.46.45", "lines": [ "When Gurdiyeh saw her, she grew fresh as spring;", "Her cheeks regained the bloom that hope could bring." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.46.45" }, { "ref": "E6.47.23", "lines": [ "He sought Gurdiyeh’s hand to make her bride,", "Then bade the Mobad wed them by old rite." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.47.23" }, { "ref": "E6.48.10", "lines": [ "Gurdiyeh neared the Shah and asked a Turk", "For jowshan, Roman helm, for battle’s work." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.48.10" }, { "ref": "E6.48.32", "lines": [ "Gurdiyeh heard with joy; the taunts that stung", "Were silenced, and reproach had lost its tongue." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.48.32" }, { "ref": "E6.50.8", "lines": [ "Then clever Gurdiyeh brought a kitten near,", "So like a child the creature did appear." ], "matches": [ "Gurdiyeh" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.50.8" } ], "home_book": 8, "constellation": true, "label": "Gurdiyeh", "bio": "Gurdiyeh, named Gurdiyeh in the poem, advises Bahram Chubin, leads his people after his death, and later marries Khosrow Parviz.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-purandokht", "display_name": "Poorandokht", "website_name": "Poorandokht", "aliases": [ "Poorandokht" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 8, "proposed_title": "Power Among the Ruins", "name_occurrences": 2, "named_couplets": 2, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "E9.4.1", "last_name_ref": "E9.4.19", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "E9.4.1", "lines": [ "Poorandokht was her name; when she ascended,", "To heal the realm her royal care extended." ], "matches": [ "Poorandokht" ], "url": "/poem/e9/#E9.4.1" }, { "ref": "E9.4.19", "lines": [ "Poorandokht ruled the world with gentle hand;", "No harsh wind lifted dust across the land." ], "matches": [ "Poorandokht" ], "url": "/poem/e9/#E9.4.19" } ], "home_book": 8, "constellation": true, "label": "Poorandokht", "bio": "Poorandokht, named Poorandokht in the poem, takes the throne and speaks of relieving the realm’s suffering.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-azarmidokht", "display_name": "Azarmidokht", "website_name": "Azarmidokht", "aliases": [ "Azarmidokht" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 8, "proposed_title": "Power Among the Ruins", "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "E9.5.1", "last_name_ref": "E9.5.1", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "E9.5.1", "lines": [ "Another lady, Azarmidokht by name,", "Assumed the crown and rose to royal fame." ], "matches": [ "Azarmidokht" ], "url": "/poem/e9/#E9.5.1" } ], "home_book": 8, "constellation": true, "label": "Azarmidokht", "bio": "Azarmidokht follows Poorandokht as ruler. Her declaration of royal law and her brief reign are recorded in E9.5.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-shirin", "display_name": "Shirin", "website_name": "Shirin", "aliases": [ "Shirin" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 9, "proposed_title": "Love and the Reckoning", "name_occurrences": 30, "named_couplets": 30, "named_sections": 9, "first_name_ref": "E6.48.9", "last_name_ref": "E8.6.93", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "E6.48.9", "lines": [ "Before them Shirin walked, bright as the dawn,", "A silver cypress moving on the lawn." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.48.9" }, { "ref": "E6.48.17", "lines": [ "Then Shirin said, “Why arm her so, O king?", "Her brother’s death may give her wrath its wing." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.48.17" }, { "ref": "E6.48.20", "lines": [ "The Shah laughed, answering Shirin with a smile:", "“Expect her friendship, free of hate or guile.”" ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.48.20" }, { "ref": "E7.1.1", "lines": [ "Now I resume the histories of old,", "Of Shirin’s love and Khosrow’s reign retold." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.1.1" }, { "ref": "E7.2.2", "lines": [ "Shirin was then his mate, his living light,", "Dear as the pupils shining in his sight." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.2.2" }, { "ref": "E7.2.30", "lines": [ "When Shirin heard, “The mighty Shah is near,", "Before his army, coming toward us here,”" ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.2.30" }, { "ref": "E7.2.40", "lines": [ "Where is that love, that flood of tears you bore,", "Which seeing Shirin healed in days before?" ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.2.40" }, { "ref": "E7.2.51", "lines": [ "From his bower Shirin came, her love expressed;", "She kissed his feet, the ground, and then his breast." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.2.51" }, { "ref": "E7.3.2", "lines": [ "They heard, “Shirin is in the royal bower;", "The old affair has gained its former power.”" ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.3.2" }, { "ref": "E7.3.18", "lines": [ "If Shirin only left the royal sight,", "Your face would fill the courts and world with light." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.3.18" }, { "ref": "E7.3.40", "lines": [ "Khosrow replied, “Shirin, within this town,", "Was like that bowl when foulness weighed it down." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.3.40" }, { "ref": "E7.4.3", "lines": [ "Because of her, Shirin grew sick with pain,", "Her cheeks were pale with envy’s inward stain." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.4.3" }, { "ref": "E7.4.5", "lines": [ "No person knew the trick Shirin had played,", "For in her heart alone the plot was laid." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.4.5" }, { "ref": "E7.4.6", "lines": [ "A year had passed since Maryam died; his fair", "Gold chambers then he gave to Shirin’s care." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.4.6" }, { "ref": "E7.10.139", "lines": [ "Khosrow lay sleeping, Shirin by his side;", "She heard the watchmen’s cry and shook inside." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.10.139" }, { "ref": "E7.10.149", "lines": [ "Then Shirin said, “The destined hour is here;", "Our foes have mastered all our guile, I fear." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.10.149" }, { "ref": "E8.2.34", "lines": [ "I sealed it, then to Shirin gave the same,", "To keep the secret of your star and name." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.2.34" }, { "ref": "E8.2.52", "lines": [ "I read it, pondering each warning deep,", "Then gave the letter to Shirin to keep." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.2.52" }, { "ref": "E8.2.53", "lines": [ "In Shirin’s keeping lie the letter sealed,", "And horoscope that once your fate revealed." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.2.53" }, { "ref": "E8.3.23", "lines": [ "From Shirin’s loving hand alone he fed,", "While on her breast she wept with grief and dread." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.3.23" }, { "ref": "E8.6.1", "lines": [ "Now Khosrow’s tale is told; hear what befell", "Shiruyeh and Shirin, whose end I tell." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.6.1" }, { "ref": "E8.6.3", "lines": [ "Shiruyeh dispatched a messenger to say", "To Shirin, “Wicked sorceress, come away." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.6.3" }, { "ref": "E8.6.7", "lines": [ "Shirin grew furious at his foul abuse;", "Such vile and senseless words had no excuse." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.6.7" }, { "ref": "E8.6.23", "lines": [ "Shirin, on hearing this, was filled with pain;", "She writhed as pallor spread its ashen stain." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.6.23" }, { "ref": "E8.6.32", "lines": [ "Shirin replied, “First grant me justice; then", "My life is yours before these noblemen." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.6.32" }, { "ref": "E8.6.38", "lines": [ "Then Shirin turned toward Iran’s chiefs in hall,", "The gathered nobles, elders, one and all." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.6.38" }, { "ref": "E8.6.46", "lines": [ "Then Shirin said, “O lords of honored name,", "Three things bring women honor and acclaim." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.6.46" }, { "ref": "E8.6.61", "lines": [ "When Shiruyeh saw Shirin’s face unveiled,", "His spirit fled him, and his senses failed." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.6.61" }, { "ref": "E8.6.87", "lines": [ "Then Shirin said, “This wretch, whom skies condemn,", "Has slain his father for the diadem." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.6.87" }, { "ref": "E8.6.93", "lines": [ "Her hearers sought the Shah, and there they told", "What they had heard from Shirin, pure and bold." ], "matches": [ "Shirin" ], "url": "/poem/e8/#E8.6.93" } ], "home_book": 9, "constellation": true, "label": "Shirin", "bio": "Shirin’s story links desire, royal marriage, rivalry, and the collapse of Khosrow Parviz’s reign.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-kaidafa", "display_name": "Kaydafa", "website_name": "Kaydafa", "aliases": [ "Kaydafa" ], "scope": "D5", "identity_note": "D5 is the queen. The name Kaydafa also denotes a city in D7; city matches are excluded.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 10, "proposed_title": "The Limits of Power", "name_occurrences": 26, "named_couplets": 26, "named_sections": 7, "first_name_ref": "D5.17.10", "last_name_ref": "D5.23.99", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D5.17.10", "lines": [ "World-seeking, generous, famed throughout the land,", "Kaydafa held the scepter of command." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.17.10" }, { "ref": "D5.17.19", "lines": [ "Kaydafa saw his likeness with a sigh,", "And hid it, troubled by what met her eye." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.17.19" }, { "ref": "D5.17.22", "lines": [ "Iskandar questioned Qaytun, “Tell me true:", "Who rivals Queen Kaydafa, in your view?”" ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.17.22" }, { "ref": "D5.18.3", "lines": [ "To wise Kaydafa, eminent of name,", "Whose majesty has won a world-wide fame." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.18.3" }, { "ref": "D5.19.2", "lines": [ "A month he marched with all his armed train,", "And reached Kaydafa’s border and domain." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.19.2" }, { "ref": "D5.19.9", "lines": [ "Kaydafa’s son was married in that town;", "He gladdened Faryan, wearer of its crown." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.19.9" }, { "ref": "D5.19.10", "lines": [ "For King Faryan had given him as bride", "His cherished child; Kaydafa swelled his pride." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.19.10" }, { "ref": "D5.19.23", "lines": [ "Call me before you as your envoy then,", "And speak of Queen Kaydafa once again." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.19.23" }, { "ref": "D5.19.32", "lines": [ "Qaydrush replied, “Hear what I have to say:", "I am Kaydafa’s son, held here today." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.19.32" }, { "ref": "D5.20.6", "lines": [ "They journeyed on with haste across the land,", "Toward Queen Kaydafa’s seat of high command." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.20.6" }, { "ref": "D5.20.7", "lines": [ "When Queen Kaydafa learned her son was near,", "She listened eagerly, intent to hear." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.20.7" }, { "ref": "D5.20.16", "lines": [ "When Queen Kaydafa heard her son’s account,", "Her heavy sorrow rose beyond all count." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.20.16" }, { "ref": "D5.20.35", "lines": [ "They set out trays of silver and of gold;", "Kaydafa’s honored name they first extolled." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.20.35" }, { "ref": "D5.20.45", "lines": [ "‘Tell pure Kaydafa: let your heart pursue", "No other path than what is straight and true." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.20.45" }, { "ref": "D5.20.52", "lines": [ "Kaydafa was enraged at what she heard;", "She found no cure but silence, not a word." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.20.52" }, { "ref": "D5.20.67", "lines": [ "Kaydafa smiled; his speech had pleased her well,", "And made her heart with fresh enjoyment swell." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.20.67" }, { "ref": "D5.20.75", "lines": [ "Kaydafa said: “Enough of this dispute;", "You are Iskandar; let your lips be mute." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.20.75" }, { "ref": "D5.21.1", "lines": [ "Kaydafa smiled to see his lion’s pride,", "And spoke with gentle wisdom at his side." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.21.1" }, { "ref": "D5.21.29", "lines": [ "Kaydafa said: “One thing I must declare:", "One warning now deserves your closest care." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.21.29" }, { "ref": "D5.21.41", "lines": [ "Horse-felling Taynush stood with Qaydrush near;", "To Kaydafa’s commands both lent an ear." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.21.41" }, { "ref": "D5.22.53", "lines": [ "Kaydafa heard Iskandar’s subtle speech,", "And grasped the hidden end he hoped to reach." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.22.53" }, { "ref": "D5.23.16", "lines": [ "Kaydafa marked the solemn words he swore,", "His honest pledge that war would rise no more." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.23.16" }, { "ref": "D5.23.65", "lines": [ "Taynush had all his men their steeds bestride,", "Then rode to court to stand by Kaydafa’s side." ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.23.65" }, { "ref": "D5.23.66", "lines": [ "They bade Kaydafa farewell: “May you stay", "A living thread in heaven’s bright array!”" ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.23.66" }, { "ref": "D5.23.93", "lines": [ "Kaydafa knew whose hand you held that day:", "The king’s own hand within your fingers lay.”" ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.23.93" }, { "ref": "D5.23.99", "lines": [ "Tell wise Kaydafa, ruler, keen of sight,", "Whose counsel sees the course of action right:" ], "matches": [ "Kaydafa" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.23.99" } ], "home_book": 10, "constellation": true, "label": "Kaydafa", "bio": "Kaydafa, named Kaydafa in the poem, recognizes the disguised Iskandar at her court.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-simorgh_guardian", "display_name": "The nurturing Simorgh", "website_name": "Simorgh", "aliases": [ "Simorgh" ], "scope": "not_C7", "identity_note": "Included as a principal figure in Book 10, classified separately from human women. The bird slain by Esfandiyar in C7 is excluded.", "kind": "female_mythic_guardian", "priority": "book_principal", "proposed_volume": 10, "proposed_title": "The Limits of Power", "name_occurrences": 46, "named_couplets": 46, "named_sections": 19, "first_name_ref": "A7.2.39", "last_name_ref": "D6.6.39", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "A7.2.39", "lines": [ "The Simorgh there had built her lofty nest,", "Its home was far from every creature’s quest." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.2.39" }, { "ref": "A7.2.48", "lines": [ "When hunger seized the Simorgh’s waiting brood,", "She rose on mighty wings in search of food." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.2.48" }, { "ref": "A7.2.53", "lines": [ "God filled the Simorgh’s heart with pity mild;", "She lost all thought of feeding on the child." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.2.53" }, { "ref": "A7.2.58", "lines": [ "Blood dripped like tears from both the infant’s eyes;", "The Simorgh and her brood now heard his cries." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.2.58" }, { "ref": "A7.3.38", "lines": [ "Sahm stared at hard rock and the fearful nest;", "The Simorgh’s savage grandeur gripped his breast." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.3.38" }, { "ref": "A7.3.51", "lines": [ "The Simorgh gazed from Alborz’ lofty height,", "And saw Sahm’s company come into sight." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.3.51" }, { "ref": "A7.3.61", "lines": [ "Though never yet had human speech been heard,", "From Simorgh he had learned the spoken word." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.3.61" }, { "ref": "A7.3.62", "lines": [ "He spoke in Simorgh’s manner, clear and bold,", "Rich in deep wisdom and in knowledge old." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.3.62" }, { "ref": "A7.3.64", "lines": [ "Then Dastan asked the Simorgh, “Can it be", "You tire of my companionship and me?" ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.3.64" }, { "ref": "A7.3.67", "lines": [ "Simorgh said, “Behold the Kayanian state,", "And learn the royal customs of the great," ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.3.67" }, { "ref": "A7.3.80", "lines": [ "He bowed before the Simorgh to the ground,", "And joined his prayer with blessings all around:" ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.3.80" }, { "ref": "A7.3.84", "lines": [ "At once the Simorgh rose in upward flight;", "Sahm and his company watched her out of sight." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.3.84" }, { "ref": "A7.3.96", "lines": [ "Sahm named him Zal-e-Zar before them all;", "Dastan was what the Simorgh used to call." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.3.96" }, { "ref": "A7.4.30", "lines": [ "Then Shah asked of the Simorgh and the height,", "And why the honored child had known such plight." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.4.30" }, { "ref": "A7.4.33", "lines": [ "In time the tale spread out through every town;", "The names of Zal and Simorgh won renown." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.4.33" }, { "ref": "A7.4.37", "lines": [ "Within were Simorgh’s chicks and Zal beside;", "They seemed as peers together there allied." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.4.37" }, { "ref": "A7.4.50", "lines": [ "The Simorgh beat her wings and climbed the cloud,", "Then wheeled above my head in circles proud." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.4.50" }, { "ref": "A7.4.55", "lines": [ "My tongue broke into praise before the bird;", "I bowed to Simorgh, awed by what occurred." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.4.55" }, { "ref": "A7.6.9", "lines": [ "The Simorgh bore him to her mountain height,", "Yet Heaven never left him without light." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a7/#A7.6.9" }, { "ref": "A8.7.13", "lines": [ "The Simorgh bore me to an Indian height,", "Where I was fed apart from human sight." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.7.13" }, { "ref": "A8.16.17", "lines": [ "He may take wing like Simorgh through the sky,", "Then ask what answer I can give; and why.”" ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a8/#A8.16.17" }, { "ref": "A9.1.16", "lines": [ "Then suddenly a thought came to his mind:", "The Simorgh’s plume he once had left behind." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.1.16" }, { "ref": "A9.1.18", "lines": [ "A brazier blazed beneath his anxious stare;", "He burned the Simorgh’s feather in its flare." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.1.18" }, { "ref": "A9.1.44", "lines": [ "The Simorgh left; Zal took the plume she gave,", "And followed every counsel, calm and brave." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.1.44" }, { "ref": "A9.2.42", "lines": [ "A thousand blessings on the Simorgh’s name;", "For Yazdan showed her how the healing came." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/a9/#A9.2.42" }, { "ref": "B13.21.38", "lines": [ "But when the dark has sealed my watching eye,", "I will descend like Simorgh from the sky." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/b13/#B13.21.38" }, { "ref": "C2.11.59", "lines": [ "Its wing was Simorgh’s, and its hoof was steel,", "Its head and tail made Bijan’s Shabrang real." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.11.59" }, { "ref": "C2.18.19", "lines": [ "You stand between Iran and every ill,", "Like Simorgh wings outspread above us still." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c2/#C2.18.19" }, { "ref": "C8.14.7", "lines": [ "The Simorgh came, her wings spread out to fly;", "No noble bearing, no farr met her eye." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.14.7" }, { "ref": "C8.14.9", "lines": [ "Though hunger gnawed, the Simorgh’s scorn was plain;", "She held his body worthless, in disdain." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.14.9" }, { "ref": "C8.14.11", "lines": [ "In time the Simorgh came to love the child;", "And so the years passed by him in the wild." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.14.11" }, { "ref": "C8.24.29", "lines": [ "I know one remedy; let this be tried:", "I shall summon the Simorgh as our guide." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.24.29" }, { "ref": "C8.25.4", "lines": [ "He lit a censer’s fire amid the gloom,", "And burned a portion of the Simorgh’s plume." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.25.4" }, { "ref": "C8.25.10", "lines": [ "The Simorgh said, “O king, what grief or fear", "Has made you burn my plume to call me here?”" ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.25.10" }, { "ref": "C8.25.17", "lines": [ "The Simorgh said, “O Pahlevan, take heart;", "Let grief and fear from your worn soul depart." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.25.17" }, { "ref": "C8.25.36", "lines": [ "The Simorgh said, “O elephant in might,", "Most famed of all the warriors who fight," ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.25.36" }, { "ref": "C8.25.49", "lines": [ "The Simorgh said, “In love I now reveal", "The hidden doom that heaven’s signs conceal." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.25.49" }, { "ref": "C8.25.57", "lines": [ "He reached the sea; above him, all grew dim", "Beneath the Simorgh flying over him." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.25.57" }, { "ref": "C8.25.61", "lines": [ "She called him close and gently stroked his head;", "And then the knowing Simorgh spoke and said:" ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.25.61" }, { "ref": "C8.25.67", "lines": [ "The Simorgh still above his head remained,", "And guided him until his house was gained." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.25.67" }, { "ref": "C8.26.1", "lines": [ "The Simorgh bade farewell to Zal, allied", "As weft to warp, bound closely side by side." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.26.1" }, { "ref": "C8.27.12", "lines": [ "Then Rostam quickly fitted to his bow", "The shaft, as Simorgh taught, to strike his foe." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.27.12" }, { "ref": "C8.27.58", "lines": [ "This wood has brought my days to their last hour,", "Through Simorgh’s aid and Rostam’s cunning power." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.27.58" }, { "ref": "C8.28.16", "lines": [ "You were the pretext; father was my fate,", "Not Rostam, Simorgh, shaft, or bow of hate." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.28.16" }, { "ref": "C8.29.78", "lines": [ "Not Simorgh, Zal, or Rostam struck him dead;", "You killed him; cease these tears of grief you shed." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.29.78" }, { "ref": "D6.6.39", "lines": [ "With Simorgh’s wings and peacock’s tail it sped,", "With Rakhsh’s ears and hooves and mighty head." ], "matches": [ "Simorgh" ], "url": "/poem/d6/#D6.6.39" } ], "home_book": 10, "constellation": true, "label": "Simorgh", "bio": "The nurturing Simorgh raises Zal, guides the intervention at Rostam’s birth, and later aids Rostam. She is distinct from the bird slain by Esfandiyar.", "principal": true }, { "id": "women-arnavaz", "display_name": "Arnavaz", "website_name": "Arnavaz", "aliases": [ "Arnavaz" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Jamshid’s daughter, in Zahhak and Fereydoon’s story.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 9, "named_couplets": 9, "named_sections": 5, "first_name_ref": "A5.1.8", "last_name_ref": "A6.2.3", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "A5.1.8", "lines": [ "One, Shahrnaz, was veiled and passing fair;", "Chaste Arnavaz, her sister, formed the pair." ], "matches": [ "Arnavaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.1.8" }, { "ref": "A5.2.2", "lines": [ "He slept one night beside Arnavaz fair,", "When dark foreboding filled the midnight air." ], "matches": [ "Arnavaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.2.2" }, { "ref": "A5.2.14", "lines": [ "Arnavaz spoke: “O king, why this dismay?", "What dream has torn your peaceful sleep away?" ], "matches": [ "Arnavaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.2.14" }, { "ref": "A5.2.19", "lines": [ "Arnavaz replied: “Let truth become clear;", "You must unfold the secret of your fear." ], "matches": [ "Arnavaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.2.19" }, { "ref": "A5.7.26", "lines": [ "When Arnavaz these words had clearly heard,", "She grasped the truth and in her heart it stirred:" ], "matches": [ "Arnavaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.7.26" }, { "ref": "A5.7.45", "lines": [ "Thus Arnavaz disclosed the hidden thread,", "While high-born Fereydoon heard all she said." ], "matches": [ "Arnavaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.7.45" }, { "ref": "A5.8.6", "lines": [ "Shahrnaz, cypress-tall, sat at his right;", "Moon-faced Arnavaz shone, a beauty bright." ], "matches": [ "Arnavaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.8.6" }, { "ref": "A5.8.40", "lines": [ "One hand now rests on fair Shahrnaz’s cheek;", "One brushes Arnavaz’s lips as they speak." ], "matches": [ "Arnavaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.8.40" }, { "ref": "A6.2.3", "lines": [ "The youngest Arnavaz had brought to light,", "Fair-cheeked, radiant to his father’s sight." ], "matches": [ "Arnavaz" ], "url": "/poem/a6/#A6.2.3" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Arnavaz", "bio": "Jamshid’s daughter, in Zahhak and Fereydoon’s story.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-shahrnaz", "display_name": "Shahrnaz", "website_name": "Shahrnaz", "aliases": [ "Shahrnaz" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Jamshid’s daughter. Do not confuse with Shahr-Banu.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 5, "named_couplets": 5, "named_sections": 4, "first_name_ref": "A5.1.8", "last_name_ref": "A6.2.2", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "A5.1.8", "lines": [ "One, Shahrnaz, was veiled and passing fair;", "Chaste Arnavaz, her sister, formed the pair." ], "matches": [ "Shahrnaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.1.8" }, { "ref": "A5.8.6", "lines": [ "Shahrnaz, cypress-tall, sat at his right;", "Moon-faced Arnavaz shone, a beauty bright." ], "matches": [ "Shahrnaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.8.6" }, { "ref": "A5.8.40", "lines": [ "One hand now rests on fair Shahrnaz’s cheek;", "One brushes Arnavaz’s lips as they speak." ], "matches": [ "Shahrnaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.8.40" }, { "ref": "A5.9.17", "lines": [ "Below, young Fereydoon sat in his place,", "With Shahrnaz beside him, face to face." ], "matches": [ "Shahrnaz" ], "url": "/poem/a5/#A5.9.17" }, { "ref": "A6.2.2", "lines": [ "Two spotless sons from Shahrnaz were born,", "And with their grace the royal house adorned." ], "matches": [ "Shahrnaz" ], "url": "/poem/a6/#A6.2.2" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Shahrnaz", "bio": "Jamshid’s daughter. Do not confuse with Shahr-Banu.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-arezu_yemen", "display_name": "Arezu · princess of Yemen", "website_name": "Arezu", "aliases": [ "Arezu" ], "scope": "A6", "identity_note": "Salm’s bride; separate from Mahiyar’s daughter.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "A6.6.42", "last_name_ref": "A6.6.42", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "A6.6.42", "lines": [ "For Salm, fair Arezu became his bride,", "Her noble grace and beauty at his side." ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/a6/#A6.6.42" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Arezu", "bio": "Salm’s bride; separate from Mahiyar’s daughter.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-mah_e_azadeh", "display_name": "Mah-e Azadeh · princess of Yemen", "website_name": "Mah-e Azadeh", "aliases": [ "Mah-e Azadeh" ], "scope": "A6", "identity_note": "Tur’s bride; not the Roman harpist Azadeh.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "A6.6.43", "last_name_ref": "A6.6.43", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "A6.6.43", "lines": [ "Mah-e Azadeh, free in noble ways,", "Was joined to Tur, moon-bright before their gaze." ], "matches": [ "Mah-e Azadeh" ], "url": "/poem/a6/#A6.6.43" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Mah-e Azadeh", "bio": "Tur’s bride; not the Roman harpist Azadeh.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-sahi", "display_name": "Sahi · princess of Yemen", "website_name": "Sahi", "aliases": [ "Sahi" ], "scope": "A6", "identity_note": "Iraj’s bride in A6.6.44. No alias is inferred with Mah-Afarid, introduced separately in A6.14.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "A6.6.44", "last_name_ref": "A6.6.44", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "A6.6.44", "lines": [ "Fair Sahi went to Iraj, his to wed;", "Canopus bowed before her lovely head.”" ], "matches": [ "Sahi" ], "url": "/poem/a6/#A6.6.44" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Sahi", "bio": "Iraj’s bride in A6.6.44. No alias is inferred with Mah-Afarid, introduced separately in A6.14.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-mah_afarid_iraj", "display_name": "Mah-Afarid · consort of Iraj", "website_name": "Mah-Afarid", "aliases": [ "Mah-Afarid", "Mah Afrid" ], "scope": "A6", "identity_note": "Introduced as a concubine/consort in A6.14; her daughter is Manuchehr’s mother. Kept separate from Sahi and later namesakes.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "A6.14.2", "last_name_ref": "A6.14.2", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "A6.14.2", "lines": [ "Among the moon-faced women in that place,", "Mah-Afarid appeared, a maid of grace." ], "matches": [ "Mah-Afarid" ], "url": "/poem/a6/#A6.14.2" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Mah-Afarid", "bio": "Introduced as a concubine/consort in A6.14; her daughter is Manuchehr’s mother. Kept separate from Sahi and later namesakes.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-banu_gashasp", "display_name": "Banu Gashasp", "website_name": "Banu Gashasp", "aliases": [ "Banu Gashasp" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Rostam’s daughter and Giv’s wife; not Shahr-Banu.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 3, "named_couplets": 3, "named_sections": 3, "first_name_ref": "B10.15.35", "last_name_ref": "B10.29.21", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "B10.15.35", "lines": [ "News reached Banu Gashasp without delay:", "Giv had prepared his horse to ride away." ], "matches": [ "Banu Gashasp" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.15.35" }, { "ref": "B10.23.31", "lines": [ "Banu Gashasp, his eldest child by name,", "A rider and a champion known to fame." ], "matches": [ "Banu Gashasp" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.23.31" }, { "ref": "B10.29.21", "lines": [ "Then Banu Gashasp rode forth with wealth in train,", "Fire-swift she hurried over road and plain." ], "matches": [ "Banu Gashasp" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.29.21" } ], "home_book": 1, "constellation": true, "label": "Banu Gashasp", "bio": "Rostam’s daughter and Giv’s wife; not Shahr-Banu.", "principal": false, "placement_note": "Shown near Book 1 because her story connects to it; she is not one of its principal figures." }, { "id": "women-shahr_banu", "display_name": "Shahr-Banu", "website_name": "Shahr-Banu", "aliases": [ "Shahr-Banu" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Giv’s sister, said to be married to Rostam at B10.23.33.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "B10.23.33", "last_name_ref": "B10.23.33", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "B10.23.33", "lines": [ "My sister too, the fair Shahr-Banu, wed", "Great Rostam; moon of women, so all said." ], "matches": [ "Shahr-Banu" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.23.33" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Shahr-Banu", "bio": "Giv’s sister, said to be married to Rostam at B10.23.33.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-golshahr", "display_name": "Golshahr", "website_name": "Golshahr", "aliases": [ "Golshahr" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Piran’s wife and Jarireh’s mother.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 13, "named_couplets": 13, "named_sections": 6, "first_name_ref": "B9.34.24", "last_name_ref": "B10.25.25", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "B9.34.24", "lines": [ "When Piran left, he hurried from the hall,", "And told Golshahr what soon would them befall." ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.34.24" }, { "ref": "B9.34.27", "lines": [ "Golshahr then brought her daughter forward dressed,", "A coronet of gold adorned her crest." ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.34.27" }, { "ref": "B9.37.10", "lines": [ "He gave Golshahr the key to garments rare,", "And put the household stores beneath her care." ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.37.10" }, { "ref": "B9.37.22", "lines": [ "Golshahr and all her sisters came in sight,", "A golden ammari draped in diba bright." ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.37.22" }, { "ref": "B9.37.23", "lines": [ "Golshahr took ten thousand dinars then,", "And cast them out in largesse among men." ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.37.23" }, { "ref": "B9.37.25", "lines": [ "Golshahr kissed earth and cried before them all:", "“Now Venus joins the Sun within this hall.”" ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.37.25" }, { "ref": "B9.37.28", "lines": [ "When all was done, a message sped like smoke,", "And Piran sent to Golshahr as he spoke:" ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.37.28" }, { "ref": "B9.43.30", "lines": [ "Returning home, he spoke to Golshahr thus:", "“If one has never seen what gladdens us," ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.43.30" }, { "ref": "B9.56.40", "lines": [ "Once home, to Golshahr Piran whispered low:", "“Keep Farangis concealed, and let none know." ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.56.40" }, { "ref": "B9.57.6", "lines": [ "The chieftain woke and cast off slumber deep;", "Golshahr arose, awakened from her sleep." ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.57.6" }, { "ref": "B9.57.10", "lines": [ "Golshahr ran swiftly to the queen and saw", "The newborn prince, and stood transfixed with awe." ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b9/#B9.57.10" }, { "ref": "B10.25.23", "lines": [ "Save Golshahr, foremost wife within your hall,", "Who knows your skin and marrow, and knows all.”" ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.25.23" }, { "ref": "B10.25.25", "lines": [ "“None shall release me till she cuts me free;", "Golshahr alone shall loose these bonds from me.”" ], "matches": [ "Golshahr" ], "url": "/poem/b10/#B10.25.25" } ], "home_book": 5, "constellation": true, "label": "Golshahr", "bio": "Piran’s wife and Jarireh’s mother.", "principal": false, "placement_note": "Shown near Book 5 because her story connects to it; she is not one of its principal figures." }, { "id": "women-espanoye", "display_name": "Espanoye", "website_name": "Espanoye", "aliases": [ "Espanoye" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Tazhav’s beloved, captured by Bijan.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 4, "named_couplets": 4, "named_sections": 2, "first_name_ref": "B11.6.31", "last_name_ref": "B12.17.64", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "B11.6.31", "lines": [ "Her name is Espanoye, moon-faced and bright,", "A cypress formed in grace and pure delight." ], "matches": [ "Espanoye" ], "url": "/poem/b11/#B11.6.31" }, { "ref": "B12.17.49", "lines": [ "When near the walls, fair Espanoye appeared,", "Her face was wet, her heart with anguish seared." ], "matches": [ "Espanoye" ], "url": "/poem/b12/#B12.17.49" }, { "ref": "B12.17.62", "lines": [ "Then fair Espanoye stepped from the steed;", "Tazhav wept hard; relieved, it gathered speed." ], "matches": [ "Espanoye" ], "url": "/poem/b12/#B12.17.62" }, { "ref": "B12.17.64", "lines": [ "When Bijan looked on Espanoye fair,", "Her feet were veiled beneath her musky hair," ], "matches": [ "Espanoye" ], "url": "/poem/b12/#B12.17.64" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Espanoye", "bio": "Tazhav’s beloved, captured by Bijan.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-homahyi_goshtasb", "display_name": "Homahyi · daughter of Goshtasb", "website_name": "Homahyi", "aliases": [ "Homahyi" ], "scope": "C6,C7,C8", "identity_note": "Esfandiyar’s sister; a different woman from Queen Homahyi Chehrzad.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 10, "named_couplets": 10, "named_sections": 8, "first_name_ref": "C6.14.66", "last_name_ref": "C8.29.64", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "C6.14.66", "lines": [ "Whoever steps forth now shall take as bride", "Homahyi, my own daughter, at his side.”" ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/c6/#C6.14.66" }, { "ref": "C6.20.7", "lines": [ "He gave Homahyi, his daughter fair of face,", "To his own eldest son of royal race." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/c6/#C6.20.7" }, { "ref": "C6.25.25", "lines": [ "The guards of Homahyi’s palace also stay;", "Rise now! Make haste, and put aside delay.”" ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/c6/#C6.25.25" }, { "ref": "C6.28.16", "lines": [ "Had only fair Homahyi met disgrace,", "A sage would quake, his anguish in his face." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/c6/#C6.28.16" }, { "ref": "C6.30.42", "lines": [ "Fair Homahyi and Bih Afrid now stand", "As captives, full of grief, in Turkish land." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/c6/#C6.30.42" }, { "ref": "C6.30.44", "lines": [ "Esfandiyar replied, “Did Homahyi bright", "Remember me in chains by day or night?" ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/c6/#C6.30.44" }, { "ref": "C7.10.20", "lines": [ "Homahyi knew his voice; the sound brought peace,", "And gave her anxious heart a brief release." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/c7/#C7.10.20" }, { "ref": "C7.10.24", "lines": [ "The watchful prince perceived that Homahyi knew,", "And from beneath his veil his face he drew." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/c7/#C7.10.24" }, { "ref": "C7.12.14", "lines": [ "Homahyi heard the tumult through the hall,", "And with Bih Afrid hurried at the call." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/c7/#C7.12.14" }, { "ref": "C8.29.64", "lines": [ "When all the nobles left, the sisters came,", "Homahyi and Bih Afrid, grief aflame." ], "matches": [ "Homahyi" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.29.64" } ], "home_book": 7, "constellation": true, "label": "Homahyi", "bio": "Esfandiyar’s sister; a different woman from Queen Homahyi Chehrzad.", "principal": false, "placement_note": "Shown near Book 7 because her story connects to it; she is not one of its principal figures." }, { "id": "women-bih_afrid", "display_name": "Bih Afrid", "website_name": "Bih Afrid", "aliases": [ "Bih Afrid" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Goshtasb’s daughter, sister of Homahyi.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 5, "named_couplets": 5, "named_sections": 4, "first_name_ref": "C6.28.17", "last_name_ref": "C8.29.64", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "C6.28.17", "lines": [ "And Bih Afrid, your other daughter fair,", "Once hidden from the very breath of air," ], "matches": [ "Bih Afrid" ], "url": "/poem/c6/#C6.28.17" }, { "ref": "C6.30.42", "lines": [ "Fair Homahyi and Bih Afrid now stand", "As captives, full of grief, in Turkish land." ], "matches": [ "Bih Afrid" ], "url": "/poem/c6/#C6.30.42" }, { "ref": "C6.30.45", "lines": [ "And noble Bih Afrid, of high degree,", "Had scarcely cast a single thought on me.”" ], "matches": [ "Bih Afrid" ], "url": "/poem/c6/#C6.30.45" }, { "ref": "C7.12.14", "lines": [ "Homahyi heard the tumult through the hall,", "And with Bih Afrid hurried at the call." ], "matches": [ "Bih Afrid" ], "url": "/poem/c7/#C7.12.14" }, { "ref": "C8.29.64", "lines": [ "When all the nobles left, the sisters came,", "Homahyi and Bih Afrid, grief aflame." ], "matches": [ "Bih Afrid" ], "url": "/poem/c8/#C8.29.64" } ], "home_book": 7, "constellation": true, "label": "Bih Afrid", "bio": "Goshtasb’s daughter, sister of Homahyi.", "principal": false, "placement_note": "Shown near Book 7 because her story connects to it; she is not one of its principal figures." }, { "id": "women-nahid_darab", "display_name": "Nahid · Darab’s Roman bride", "website_name": "Nahid", "aliases": [ "Nahid" ], "scope": "D3", "identity_note": "Mother of Iskandar. Not Katayun or the planet Venus.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 5, "named_couplets": 5, "named_sections": 2, "first_name_ref": "D3.3.32", "last_name_ref": "D3.4.33", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D3.3.32", "lines": [ "Her name is fair Nahid, renowned and bright,", "Who sits upon a golden throne of light." ], "matches": [ "Nahid" ], "url": "/poem/d3/#D3.3.32" }, { "ref": "D3.3.48", "lines": [ "Behind Nahid came sixty maidens bright,", "Each with a golden cup that caught the light." ], "matches": [ "Nahid" ], "url": "/poem/d3/#D3.3.48" }, { "ref": "D3.4.24", "lines": [ "He stroked its eyes and mane with gentle joy;", "The foal was of an age with Nahid’s boy." ], "matches": [ "Nahid" ], "url": "/poem/d3/#D3.4.24" }, { "ref": "D3.4.32", "lines": [ "When Nahid left, Darab took as his wife", "Another bride to share his royal life." ], "matches": [ "Nahid" ], "url": "/poem/d3/#D3.4.32" }, { "ref": "D3.4.33", "lines": [ "She bore a son, a prince of royal grace,", "Younger than Nahid’s child, of shining face." ], "matches": [ "Nahid" ], "url": "/poem/d3/#D3.4.33" } ], "home_book": 5, "constellation": true, "label": "Nahid", "bio": "Mother of Iskandar. Not Katayun or the planet Venus.", "principal": false, "placement_note": "Shown near Book 5 because her story connects to it; she is not one of its principal figures." }, { "id": "women-dalaray", "display_name": "Dalaray", "website_name": "Dalaray", "aliases": [ "Dalaray" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Roshanak’s mother; exchanges letters with Iskandar.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 4, "named_couplets": 4, "named_sections": 3, "first_name_ref": "D5.2.2", "last_name_ref": "D5.4.12", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D5.2.2", "lines": [ "The scribe to Roshanak’s own mother wrote,", "To Dalaray, and thus began the note:" ], "matches": [ "Dalaray" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.2.2" }, { "ref": "D5.3.2", "lines": [ "When Dalaray received Iskandar’s word,", "A heavy sigh from her sad breast was heard." ], "matches": [ "Dalaray" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.3.2" }, { "ref": "D5.4.2", "lines": [ "He said: “Go now to Dalaray, and bear", "Kind words about the marriage we prepare." ], "matches": [ "Dalaray" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.4.2" }, { "ref": "D5.4.12", "lines": [ "Then Dalaray came from her palace gate,", "With nobles, as their customs would dictate." ], "matches": [ "Dalaray" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.4.12" } ], "home_book": 10, "constellation": true, "label": "Dalaray", "bio": "Roshanak’s mother; exchanges letters with Iskandar.", "principal": false, "placement_note": "Shown near Book 10 because her story connects to it; she is not one of its principal figures." }, { "id": "women-roshanak", "display_name": "Roshanak", "website_name": "Roshanak", "aliases": [ "Roshanak" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Dara’s daughter and Iskandar’s bride.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 9, "named_couplets": 9, "named_sections": 6, "first_name_ref": "D4.9.47", "last_name_ref": "D5.39.5", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D4.9.47", "lines": [ "Her mother named her Roshanak; her birth", "Brought gladness and delight to all the earth." ], "matches": [ "Roshanak" ], "url": "/poem/d4/#D4.9.47" }, { "ref": "D5.2.2", "lines": [ "The scribe to Roshanak’s own mother wrote,", "To Dalaray, and thus began the note:" ], "matches": [ "Roshanak" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.2.2" }, { "ref": "D5.2.12", "lines": [ "How Dara gave fair Roshanak as bride,", "And said, ‘She is fit to be at your side.’" ], "matches": [ "Roshanak" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.2.12" }, { "ref": "D5.3.19", "lines": [ "At Roshanak’s betrothal we rejoice;", "Our hearts are gladdened by that welcome choice." ], "matches": [ "Roshanak" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.3.19" }, { "ref": "D5.4.3", "lines": [ "See Roshanak in her secluded place,", "And give her blessings from me, full of grace." ], "matches": [ "Roshanak" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.4.3" }, { "ref": "D5.4.22", "lines": [ "With parasol and servants round her seat,", "Sat Roshanak, her happiness complete." ], "matches": [ "Roshanak" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.4.22" }, { "ref": "D5.4.24", "lines": [ "When Roshanak drew near to Mesr’s gate,", "They came to greet her, all, of high estate." ], "matches": [ "Roshanak" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.4.24" }, { "ref": "D5.36.12", "lines": [ "If Roshanak should bear to me a son,", "Then let my royal lineage through him run." ], "matches": [ "Roshanak" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.36.12" }, { "ref": "D5.39.5", "lines": [ "Then Roshanak arrived in deep despair,", "She cried: “O Shah, whose like is found nowhere," ], "matches": [ "Roshanak" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.39.5" } ], "home_book": 10, "constellation": true, "label": "Roshanak", "bio": "Dara’s daughter and Iskandar’s bride.", "principal": false, "placement_note": "Shown near Book 10 because her story connects to it; she is not one of its principal figures." }, { "id": "women-faghestan", "display_name": "Faghestan", "website_name": "Faghestan", "aliases": [ "Faghestan" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Kayd’s daughter, sent as Iskandar’s bride.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 2, "named_couplets": 2, "named_sections": 2, "first_name_ref": "D5.9.36", "last_name_ref": "D5.10.15", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D5.9.36", "lines": [ "Give Kayd my charter and my pledge, then load", "Your packs with Faghestan and take the road." ], "matches": [ "Faghestan" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.9.36" }, { "ref": "D5.10.15", "lines": [ "Faghestan came before the Shah; she bore", "A crown of black musk through his chamber door." ], "matches": [ "Faghestan" ], "url": "/poem/d5/#D5.10.15" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Faghestan", "bio": "Kayd’s daughter, sent as Iskandar’s bride.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-nusha", "display_name": "Nusha", "website_name": "Nusha", "aliases": [ "Nusha" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Narsi’s daughter, Malika’s mother; carried off by Tair.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 3, "named_couplets": 3, "named_sections": 2, "first_name_ref": "D8.1.2.6", "last_name_ref": "D8.1.3.34", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D8.1.2.6", "lines": [ "He heard of Nusha, fair and young of face,", "The Shah’s own aunt, a flower of royal race." ], "matches": [ "Nusha" ], "url": "/poem/d8/#D8.1.2.6" }, { "ref": "D8.1.2.32", "lines": [ "I share your vengeance; I am kin to you,", "Nusha’s own daughter, of your lineage true." ], "matches": [ "Nusha" ], "url": "/poem/d8/#D8.1.2.32" }, { "ref": "D8.1.3.34", "lines": [ "Shapur replied, “You seized, to our great shame,", "Narsi’s own daughter; Nusha was her name." ], "matches": [ "Nusha" ], "url": "/poem/d8/#D8.1.3.34" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Nusha", "bio": "Narsi’s daughter, Malika’s mother; carried off by Tair.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-malika", "display_name": "Malika", "website_name": "Malika", "aliases": [ "Malika" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Daughter of Tair and Nusha, in Shapur’s story.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 3, "named_couplets": 3, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "D8.1.2.11", "last_name_ref": "D8.1.2.27", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D8.1.2.11", "lines": [ "Her father named her Malika, and knew", "His daughter worthy of a kingdom too." ], "matches": [ "Malika" ], "url": "/poem/d8/#D8.1.2.11" }, { "ref": "D8.1.2.25", "lines": [ "Then Malika looked down from fortress height,", "And saw the flag and rider armed for fight." ], "matches": [ "Malika" ], "url": "/poem/d8/#D8.1.2.25" }, { "ref": "D8.1.2.27", "lines": [ "From Malika all sleep and peace had flown,", "For love had made her heart no more her own." ], "matches": [ "Malika" ], "url": "/poem/d8/#D8.1.2.27" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Malika", "bio": "Daughter of Tair and Nusha, in Shapur’s story.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-dilafruz", "display_name": "Dilafruz Farrukhpish", "website_name": "Dilafruz", "aliases": [ "Dilafruz" ], "scope": "D8", "identity_note": "The woman who frees Shapur. Excludes the C4 officer and D10 laborer of the same name.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "D8.1.10.37", "last_name_ref": "D8.1.10.37", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D8.1.10.37", "lines": [ "He named her Dilafruz Farrukhpish; above", "The other beauties, she possessed his love." ], "matches": [ "Dilafruz" ], "url": "/poem/d8/#D8.1.10.37" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Dilafruz Farrukhpish", "bio": "The woman who frees Shapur. Excludes the C4 officer and D10 laborer of the same name.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-azadeh_harpist", "display_name": "Azadeh · Roman harpist", "website_name": "Azadeh", "aliases": [ "Azadeh" ], "scope": "D9", "identity_note": "Bahram Goor’s Roman harpist. Excludes Mah-e Azadeh, the Yemenite princess.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 3, "named_couplets": 3, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "D9.3.2", "last_name_ref": "D9.3.28", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D9.3.2", "lines": [ "The Roman harpist journeyed at his side;", "Azadeh, coral-cheeked, his joy and pride." ], "matches": [ "Azadeh" ], "url": "/poem/d9/#D9.3.2" }, { "ref": "D9.3.8", "lines": [ "Two pairs of deer appeared before his face;", "He smiled: “Azadeh, moon of shining grace," ], "matches": [ "Azadeh" ], "url": "/poem/d9/#D9.3.8" }, { "ref": "D9.3.28", "lines": [ "His arrow pinned its head and hoof and ear;", "Azadeh’s heart was troubled for the deer." ], "matches": [ "Azadeh" ], "url": "/poem/d9/#D9.3.28" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Azadeh", "bio": "Bahram Goor’s Roman harpist. Excludes Mah-e Azadeh, the Yemenite princess.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-moshknaz", "display_name": "Moshknaz", "website_name": "Moshknaz", "aliases": [ "Moshknaz" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "D10.9.23", "last_name_ref": "D10.9.23", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D10.9.23", "lines": [ "Moshknaz came, with Moshkanak beside,", "Then Naztab and Susanak in their pride." ], "matches": [ "Moshknaz" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.9.23" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Moshknaz", "bio": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-moshkanak", "display_name": "Moshkanak", "website_name": "Moshkanak", "aliases": [ "Moshkanak" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "D10.9.23", "last_name_ref": "D10.9.23", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D10.9.23", "lines": [ "Moshknaz came, with Moshkanak beside,", "Then Naztab and Susanak in their pride." ], "matches": [ "Moshkanak" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.9.23" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Moshkanak", "bio": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-naztab", "display_name": "Naztab", "website_name": "Naztab", "aliases": [ "Naztab" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "D10.9.23", "last_name_ref": "D10.9.23", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D10.9.23", "lines": [ "Moshknaz came, with Moshkanak beside,", "Then Naztab and Susanak in their pride." ], "matches": [ "Naztab" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.9.23" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Naztab", "bio": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-susanak", "display_name": "Susanak", "website_name": "Susanak", "aliases": [ "Susanak" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "D10.9.23", "last_name_ref": "D10.9.23", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D10.9.23", "lines": [ "Moshknaz came, with Moshkanak beside,", "Then Naztab and Susanak in their pride." ], "matches": [ "Susanak" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.9.23" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Susanak", "bio": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-mah_afrid_barzin", "display_name": "Mah Afrid · daughter of Barzin", "website_name": "Mah Afrid", "aliases": [ "Mah Afrid", "Mah-Afarid" ], "scope": "D10", "identity_note": "The eldest of Barzin’s three daughters; not Iraj’s consort or Tur’s daughter.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "D10.13.99", "last_name_ref": "D10.13.99", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D10.13.99", "lines": [ "The eldest daughter’s name was Mah Afrid;", "The second, Faranak, slim as a reed." ], "matches": [ "Mah Afrid" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.13.99" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Mah Afrid", "bio": "The eldest of Barzin’s three daughters; not Iraj’s consort or Tur’s daughter.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-faranak_barzin", "display_name": "Faranak · daughter of Barzin", "website_name": "Faranak", "aliases": [ "Faranak" ], "scope": "D10", "identity_note": "A later woman, distinct from Fereydoon’s mother.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "D10.13.99", "last_name_ref": "D10.13.99", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D10.13.99", "lines": [ "The eldest daughter’s name was Mah Afrid;", "The second, Faranak, slim as a reed." ], "matches": [ "Faranak" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.13.99" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Faranak", "bio": "A later woman, distinct from Fereydoon’s mother.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-shanbalid", "display_name": "Shanbalid", "website_name": "Shanbalid", "aliases": [ "Shanbalid" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Youngest of Barzin’s three daughters.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "D10.13.100", "last_name_ref": "D10.13.100", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D10.13.100", "lines": [ "The youngest maid was lovely Shanbalid;", "To wed all three the joyful Shah agreed." ], "matches": [ "Shanbalid" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.13.100" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Shanbalid", "bio": "Youngest of Barzin’s three daughters.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-arezu_jeweler", "display_name": "Arezu · Mahiyar’s daughter", "website_name": "Arezu", "aliases": [ "Arezu" ], "scope": "D10", "identity_note": "Singer and harpist married to Bahram Goor; not Salm’s Yemenite bride.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 13, "named_couplets": 13, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "D10.14.97", "last_name_ref": "D10.14.223", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D10.14.97", "lines": [ "The maiden’s name was Arezu, his light;", "She served his wine and was his heart’s delight." ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.97" }, { "ref": "D10.14.111", "lines": [ "I wait upon you as a handmaid true;", "Called Arezu, I joy in guests like you." ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.111" }, { "ref": "D10.14.121", "lines": [ "I see no man to rival you in strife;", "May Arezu serve you faithfully through life.”" ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.121" }, { "ref": "D10.14.128", "lines": [ "Arezu replied, “Good father, hear me say:", "If you would give me to a man today," ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.128" }, { "ref": "D10.14.143", "lines": [ "The father said, “Arezu, say what is true:", "Do looks and manners both approve him too?”" ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.143" }, { "ref": "D10.14.149", "lines": [ "Arezu went to her chamber, while around", "The sleeping village lay without a sound." ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.149" }, { "ref": "D10.14.178", "lines": [ "To Arezu’s own chamber then he drew,", "And said, “My gracious Moon, I speak to you." ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.178" }, { "ref": "D10.14.194", "lines": [ "He called Arezu, whom his heart desired;", "She came with wine and gifts as he required." ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.194" }, { "ref": "D10.14.195", "lines": [ "A handmaid bore her crown and earrings bright;", "Arezu bowed and kissed the ground outright." ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.195" }, { "ref": "D10.14.208", "lines": [ "I saw no ill behavior in you here;", "Now listen to Arezu’s music clear." ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.208" }, { "ref": "D10.14.211", "lines": [ "Arezu saw the strangers and withdrew,", "Her brow drawn tight among the guests so new." ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.211" }, { "ref": "D10.14.213", "lines": [ "Called back, Arezu took a golden seat,", "And sang of chase and war in accents sweet." ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.213" }, { "ref": "D10.14.223", "lines": [ "A jeweled crown adorned the maiden’s head;", "Toward Bahram Goor’s bower Arezu then sped." ], "matches": [ "Arezu" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.14.223" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Arezu", "bio": "Singer and harpist married to Bahram Goor; not Salm’s Yemenite bride.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-sapinud", "display_name": "Sapinud", "website_name": "Sapinud", "aliases": [ "Sapinud" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Shangul’s daughter, married to Bahram Goor.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 11, "named_couplets": 11, "named_sections": 5, "first_name_ref": "D10.32.34", "last_name_ref": "D10.37.71", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "D10.32.34", "lines": [ "He chose one radiant as spring renewed,", "The maiden known at court as Sapinud." ], "matches": [ "Sapinud" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.32.34" }, { "ref": "D10.32.43", "lines": [ "With Shah Bahram, fair Sapinud shone bright,", "Like wine that fills a crystal cup with light." ], "matches": [ "Sapinud" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.32.43" }, { "ref": "D10.34.27", "lines": [ "When King Shangul prepared to take the road,", "Fair Sapinud approached his high abode:" ], "matches": [ "Sapinud" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.34.27" }, { "ref": "D10.34.33", "lines": [ "Then helped Sapinud mount and breathed a prayer,", "God’s name a murmur on the midnight air." ], "matches": [ "Sapinud" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.34.33" }, { "ref": "D10.34.53", "lines": [ "He loosed the skiff upon the rolling tide,", "And placed fair Sapinud secure inside." ], "matches": [ "Sapinud" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.34.53" }, { "ref": "D10.35.4", "lines": [ "He saw fair Sapinud the Shah beside;", "Grief turned his heart to wrath he could not hide." ], "matches": [ "Sapinud" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.35.4" }, { "ref": "D10.36.56", "lines": [ "The Shah brought Sapinud to learn the creed;", "The priest then taught the faith in word and deed." ], "matches": [ "Sapinud" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.36.56" }, { "ref": "D10.37.1", "lines": [ "From Sapinud, Shangul received report", "Of Shah Bahram and life within his court." ], "matches": [ "Sapinud" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.37.1" }, { "ref": "D10.37.2", "lines": [ "He longed to journey to Iran, and gaze", "On Sapinud, the Shah’s queen, crowned with praise." ], "matches": [ "Sapinud" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.37.2" }, { "ref": "D10.37.66", "lines": [ "“I gave my daughter Sapinud as wife", "To Shah Bahram; may kingship bless his life." ], "matches": [ "Sapinud" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.37.66" }, { "ref": "D10.37.71", "lines": [ "He gave to Sapinud the deed he made,", "In Indian script on silken cloth displayed." ], "matches": [ "Sapinud" ], "url": "/poem/d10/#D10.37.71" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Sapinud", "bio": "Shangul’s daughter, married to Bahram Goor.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-maryam", "display_name": "Maryam", "website_name": "Maryam", "aliases": [ "Maryam" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "Caesar’s daughter, married to Khosrow Parviz.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 14, "named_couplets": 14, "named_sections": 7, "first_name_ref": "E6.21.4", "last_name_ref": "E7.4.6", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "E6.21.4", "lines": [ "He had a daughter, Maryam by name,", "Wise, grave, resolved, and high in royal fame." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.21.4" }, { "ref": "E6.21.17", "lines": [ "He gave them their instructions, then apart", "Addressed fair Maryam with a father’s heart." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.21.17" }, { "ref": "E6.21.32", "lines": [ "He bade fair Maryam come and spoke at length,", "With tender counsel, fatherly in strength:" ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.21.32" }, { "ref": "E6.21.37", "lines": [ "He said, “Fair Maryam is your blood and race;", "In Faith and kinship, guard her life and grace." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.21.37" }, { "ref": "E6.21.47", "lines": [ "Then joyful Khosrow, to the bride’s abode,", "Rode in, and there to Maryam’s presence strode." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.21.47" }, { "ref": "E6.25.136", "lines": [ "And Maryam tore her cheeks in grief and dread", "For her crowned husband, whom she feared was dead." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.25.136" }, { "ref": "E6.25.140", "lines": [ "The Roman ranks rejoiced to see him stand,", "And Maryam’s grief released its bitter hand." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.25.140" }, { "ref": "E6.29.26", "lines": [ "Then Maryam spoke to Khosrow: “Let me go;", "I will abate this quarrel and its woe." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.29.26" }, { "ref": "E6.29.29", "lines": [ "The king sent Bandvi with ten riders bold,", "And Maryam, prudent, resolute, controlled." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.29.29" }, { "ref": "E6.52.32", "lines": [ "He bade him write: “Great Caesar, joy is spread;", "For Maryam now has borne a prince,” it read." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.52.32" }, { "ref": "E6.53.12", "lines": [ "To Maryam he sent a peacock, cast", "In gold, with jewels at its side amassed." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.53.12" }, { "ref": "E6.54.29", "lines": [ "For Maryam’s sake, they would declare that I", "Had turned to Christ, a bishop in their eye." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e6/#E6.54.29" }, { "ref": "E7.4.4", "lines": [ "At last she gave her poison, darkly planned,", "And Maryam died beneath her hidden hand." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.4.4" }, { "ref": "E7.4.6", "lines": [ "A year had passed since Maryam died; his fair", "Gold chambers then he gave to Shirin’s care." ], "matches": [ "Maryam" ], "url": "/poem/e7/#E7.4.6" } ], "home_book": 9, "constellation": true, "label": "Maryam", "bio": "Caesar’s daughter, married to Khosrow Parviz.", "principal": false, "placement_note": "Shown near Book 9 because her story connects to it; she is not one of its principal figures." }, { "id": "women-mah_afrid_tur", "display_name": "Mah Afrid · daughter of Tur", "website_name": "Mah Afrid", "aliases": [ "Mah Afrid", "Mah-Afarid" ], "scope": "C4", "identity_note": "A retrospective reference at C4.61.13, not one of the four unnamed women present in that scene.", "kind": "human_narrative", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "C4.61.13", "last_name_ref": "C4.61.13", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "C4.61.13", "lines": [ "Where is Tur’s daughter, Mah Afrid the fair,", "Whose beauty none could equal anywhere?" ], "matches": [ "Mah Afrid" ], "url": "/poem/c4/#C4.61.13" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Mah Afrid", "bio": "A retrospective reference at C4.61.13, not one of the four unnamed women present in that scene.", "principal": false }, { "id": "women-fatima", "display_name": "Fatima", "website_name": "Fatima", "aliases": [ "Fatima" ], "scope": "*", "identity_note": "A religious reference at A0.7.8, kept separate from the narrative cast.", "kind": "human_religious_reference", "priority": "extended_index", "proposed_volume": null, "proposed_title": null, "name_occurrences": 1, "named_couplets": 1, "named_sections": 1, "first_name_ref": "A0.7.8", "last_name_ref": "A0.7.8", "name_concordance": [ { "ref": "A0.7.8", "lines": [ "The fourth was Ali, Fatima’s dear lord,", "For goodness by the Prophet’s tongue adored." ], "matches": [ "Fatima" ], "url": "/poem/a0/#A0.7.8" } ], "home_book": null, "constellation": false, "label": "Fatima", "bio": "A religious reference at A0.7.8, kept separate from the narrative cast.", "principal": false } ], "connections": [ { "id": "wc01", "source": "women-sindokht", "target": "women-rudabeh", "type": "family", "label": "Mother and daughter", "note": "Sindokht identifies herself as the mother of the woman Zal wishes to marry. Sahm names Rudabeh in his reply.", "via": null, "evidence": [ { "id": "A8.16.44", "lines": [ "She bowed, then rose once he had pledged his word,", "And told the hidden truth that none had heard:" ] }, { "id": "A8.16.45", "lines": [ "“My lineage springs from Zahhak’s ancient line;", "My lord is Mehrab, warrior fierce and fine." ] }, { "id": "A8.16.46", "lines": [ "I am his consort, mother of that maid", "For whom Zal’s heart in longing has been laid." ] }, { "id": "A8.16.58", "lines": [ "He said: “My word shall stand, though life be lost;", "My oath is firm, whatever be the cost." ] }, { "id": "A8.16.59", "lines": [ "Return in peace and dwell without alarm;", "No shadow shall approach or bring you harm." ] }, { "id": "A8.16.60", "lines": [ "Throughout the world Zal could not find a bride", "Like Rudabeh to stand as equal at his side." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc02", "source": "women-rudabeh", "target": "women-simorgh_guardian", "type": "action", "label": "Guidance at Rostam’s birth", "note": "The Simorgh gives Zal the instructions that enable the birth. This connects her aid to Rudabeh’s childbirth, without claiming that the bird performs the operation herself.", "via": null, "evidence": [ { "id": "A9.1.1", "lines": [ "Not long thereafter, that noble cypress bore", "The fruit that fate had promised long before." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.2", "lines": [ "Her heart-bright spring began to fade away;", "To grief and suffering her heart gave way." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.3", "lines": [ "So vast the burden, so severe her woe,", "That blood instead of tears began to flow." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.16", "lines": [ "Then suddenly a thought came to his mind:", "The Simorgh’s plume he once had left behind." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.17", "lines": [ "His pain grew lighter; hope returned instead,", "He smiled and gave Sindokht good news ahead." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.18", "lines": [ "A brazier blazed beneath his anxious stare;", "He burned the Simorgh’s feather in its flare." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.19", "lines": [ "At once the sky grew dark before their sight;", "The sovereign bird descended from the height." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.20", "lines": [ "She came like cloud whose rain was coral red,", "Soul-soothing coral through the heavens spread." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.21", "lines": [ "Zal praised the sovereign bird, and reverent, bowed", "Before her as she settled from the cloud." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.22", "lines": [ "She said: “Why weep, O lion strong and wise?", "Why do such tears fall from your mighty eyes?" ] }, { "id": "A9.1.30", "lines": [ "He shall not take the common path of birth;", "The Maker has ordained another road to earth." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.31", "lines": [ "Bring forth a water-tempered khanjar keen,", "And one most wise and skilled in arts unseen." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.32", "lines": [ "First make the moon-faced mother drunk with wine,", "And drive out fear and worry for a time." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.33", "lines": [ "Cut through the flank of that tall cypress deep;", "She shall not feel the blade within her sleep." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.34", "lines": [ "Then draw the lion from its casket free;", "The moon’s whole flank shall bleed for all to see." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.35", "lines": [ "Then stitch together where the blade has cut;", "Let fear and grief from every heart be shut." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc03", "source": "women-rudabeh", "target": "women-tahmineh", "type": "family", "label": "Through Rostam", "note": "Rudabeh is Rostam’s mother; Tahmineh marries him. This is a family path through Rostam, not evidence of a meeting between the two women.", "via": "Rudabeh → Rostam → Tahmineh", "evidence": [ { "id": "A9.1.1", "lines": [ "Not long thereafter, that noble cypress bore", "The fruit that fate had promised long before." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.2", "lines": [ "Her heart-bright spring began to fade away;", "To grief and suffering her heart gave way." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.3", "lines": [ "So vast the burden, so severe her woe,", "That blood instead of tears began to flow." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.59", "lines": [ "“I am delivered; all my grief is done,”", "She said; and Rostam was the name of her son." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.60", "lines": [ "They made a figure shaped in silk and thread,", "To match the child in size of limbs and head." ] }, { "id": "B8.4.35", "lines": [ "The king, a noble cypress, heard with cheer,", "And welcomed Rostam’s bond with heart sincere." ] }, { "id": "B8.4.36", "lines": [ "With Tahmineh’s consent the pact was made,", "By rite and judgment, faithfully arrayed." ] }, { "id": "B8.4.37", "lines": [ "He gave his daughter by the honored rite,", "And joined her to the Pahlevan that night." ] }, { "id": "B8.4.38", "lines": [ "The people all rejoiced on every side,", "And blessed the Pahlevan and his new bride." ] }, { "id": "B8.4.39", "lines": [ "“May this new moon bring fortune where you tread;", "May every ill-wisher lose his head.”" ] }, { "id": "B8.4.40", "lines": [ "In secret Tahmineh shared Rostam’s place,", "And long the dark night held them in embrace." ] }, { "id": "B8.4.41", "lines": [ "A famous mohreh from his arm he drew,", "And placed the token in Tahmineh’s view." ] }, { "id": "B8.4.42", "lines": [ "“If you should bear a daughter, let it lie", "Sewn in her hair beneath a fortunate sky." ] }, { "id": "B8.4.43", "lines": [ "But if the stars should grant to you a son,", "Bind this, his father’s sign, when life’s begun." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc04", "source": "women-tahmineh", "target": "women-gordafarid", "type": "story", "label": "Through Sohrab", "note": "Tahmineh is Sohrab’s mother. Gordafarid confronts him at the White Fortress. Their connection here follows Sohrab’s story; no direct encounter between the women is claimed.", "via": "Sohrab", "evidence": [ { "id": "B8.5.1", "lines": [ "At nine months’ end, a moon-bright child appeared,", "And all Samangan’s royal house was cheered." ] }, { "id": "B8.5.2", "lines": [ "He seemed the very form that Rostam bore,", "Like Sahm or Nariman in days before." ] }, { "id": "B8.5.3", "lines": [ "The infant smiled, his face grew fresh and bright,", "Tahmineh named him Sohrab with delight." ] }, { "id": "B8.9.1", "lines": [ "When word arrived that Hajir had been bound,", "Gordafarid grieved deeply at the sound." ] }, { "id": "B8.9.2", "lines": [ "She cried in grief and drew a bitter sigh,", "A cold breath rose as sorrow dimmed her eye." ] }, { "id": "B8.9.3", "lines": [ "Renowned in battle, rider fierce and famed,", "The daughter of Gazhdaham was acclaimed." ] }, { "id": "B8.9.4", "lines": [ "Gordafarid, peerless in warlike art,", "Took up her arms with steady hand and heart." ] }, { "id": "B8.9.12", "lines": [ "No warrior came; then Sohrab saw her ride,", "He bit his lip and laughed in sudden pride:" ] }, { "id": "B8.9.13", "lines": [ "“Another Gur-e-Khar comes to my snare,", "Drawn by a strength it cannot hope to bear.”" ] }, { "id": "B8.9.14", "lines": [ "He donned his khaftan, set his helmet right,", "And rushed at once to meet her in the fight." ] }, { "id": "B8.9.15", "lines": [ "He rushed before the maiden, swift and fleet,", "And drove his charger straight where they would meet." ] }, { "id": "B8.9.16", "lines": [ "Gordafarid drew back her tempered bow,", "And sent her arrows whistling at the foe." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc05", "source": "women-sudabeh", "target": "women-farangis", "type": "story", "label": "Through Siavash", "note": "Sudabeh’s accusation and Farangis’s marriage belong to different stages of Siavash’s story. The accusation remains Sudabeh’s claim; it is not presented as a true account of Siavash’s conduct.", "via": "Siavash", "evidence": [ { "id": "B9.10.18", "lines": [ "He cleared the place and, throned, he bade appear", "His son and Sudabeh, with no one near." ] }, { "id": "B9.10.19", "lines": [ "To Siavash he said: “Conceal no part;", "Reveal the hidden truth within your heart." ] }, { "id": "B9.10.20", "lines": [ "You did no wrong; the fault began with me;", "I sent you there, and mine the blame must be." ] }, { "id": "B9.10.21", "lines": [ "Why did I call you through that guarded door?", "I should have known the danger there before." ] }, { "id": "B9.10.22", "lines": [ "Now tell me all, conceal no word away,", "And let me know what truly passed today.”" ] }, { "id": "B9.10.23", "lines": [ "Then Siavash spoke calmly, free of guile,", "And told how she had sought him all the while." ] }, { "id": "B9.10.24", "lines": [ "He told the truth of every hidden word,", "How she pursued and what from her he heard." ] }, { "id": "B9.10.25", "lines": [ "She cried: “He lies! He spurned the maidens’ charms;", "He wanted only me within his arms." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.24", "lines": [ "They brought the gifts to Farangis with praise,", "And blessed her for the fortune of her days." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.25", "lines": [ "Golshahr kissed earth and cried before them all:", "“Now Venus joins the Sun within this hall.”" ] }, { "id": "B9.37.26", "lines": [ "Piran and Afrasiab, both as one,", "Hastened the work for Kavus’s royal son." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.27", "lines": [ "They gave the bride as custom did require,", "And witnesses confirmed the pact entire." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.28", "lines": [ "When all was done, a message sped like smoke,", "And Piran sent to Golshahr as he spoke:" ] }, { "id": "B9.37.29", "lines": [ "“Go now and seek the bride without delay;", "Bring Farangis to Siavash today.”" ] }, { "id": "B9.37.30", "lines": [ "She went to Farangis and made it known:", "“Tonight, like moonlight, you adorn his throne.”" ] } ] }, { "id": "wc06", "source": "women-farangis", "target": "women-jarireh", "type": "family", "label": "Two wives of Siavash", "note": "The narrative explicitly recalls Jarireh as Siavash’s existing wife while Farangis’s marriage is being arranged.", "via": "Siavash", "evidence": [ { "id": "B9.37.6", "lines": [ "The prince grew modest, blushing as he heard,", "And youthful shame within his heart was stirred." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.7", "lines": [ "For Piran’s daughter was already bride,", "Jarireh, heart and soul, stood at his side." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.8", "lines": [ "He said: “Do as you will, and as seems best;", "You know my heart and all within my breast.”" ] }, { "id": "B9.37.24", "lines": [ "They brought the gifts to Farangis with praise,", "And blessed her for the fortune of her days." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.25", "lines": [ "Golshahr kissed earth and cried before them all:", "“Now Venus joins the Sun within this hall.”" ] }, { "id": "B9.37.26", "lines": [ "Piran and Afrasiab, both as one,", "Hastened the work for Kavus’s royal son." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.27", "lines": [ "They gave the bride as custom did require,", "And witnesses confirmed the pact entire." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.28", "lines": [ "When all was done, a message sped like smoke,", "And Piran sent to Golshahr as he spoke:" ] }, { "id": "B9.37.29", "lines": [ "“Go now and seek the bride without delay;", "Bring Farangis to Siavash today.”" ] }, { "id": "B9.37.30", "lines": [ "She went to Farangis and made it known:", "“Tonight, like moonlight, you adorn his throne.”" ] } ] }, { "id": "wc07", "source": "women-katayun", "target": "women-humai_bahman", "type": "family", "label": "Across three generations", "note": "Katayun is Esfandiyar’s mother; Bahman is Esfandiyar’s son; Homahyi Chehrzad is Bahman’s daughter. The path crosses three parent–child links, not a direct conversation.", "via": "Katayun → Esfandiyar → Bahman → Homahyi Chehrzad", "evidence": [ { "id": "C6.2.18", "lines": [ "At length Nahid, illustrious Caesar’s child,", "Whom Goshtasb named Katayun, bright and mild," ] }, { "id": "C6.2.19", "lines": [ "Bore him two sons, both moonlike in their light:", "Esfandiyar, famed prince of warlike might," ] }, { "id": "C6.2.20", "lines": [ "And Bishutan, a valiant swordsman born,", "A prince whose blows made hostile armies mourn." ] }, { "id": "C8.8.28", "lines": [ "The youth replied, “Renowned Bahman am I,", "Son of Esfandiyar, whose fame stands high.”" ] }, { "id": "D1.5.1", "lines": [ "King Bahman had a son, a lion in might;", "He named him Sasan, dauntless in the fight." ] }, { "id": "D1.5.2", "lines": [ "He had a daughter, Homahyi the wise,", "Accomplished, prudent, lovely in all eyes. " ] }, { "id": "D1.5.3", "lines": [ "They called her Chehrzad, wondrous to his sight;", "Her father looked upon her with delight." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc08", "source": "women-rudabeh", "target": "women-katayun", "type": "story", "label": "Their sons face one another", "note": "Rudabeh’s son Rostam and Katayun’s son Esfandiyar confront one another. This is a narrative bridge through the sons, not a meeting between their mothers.", "via": "Rostam & Esfandiyar", "evidence": [ { "id": "A9.1.1", "lines": [ "Not long thereafter, that noble cypress bore", "The fruit that fate had promised long before." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.2", "lines": [ "Her heart-bright spring began to fade away;", "To grief and suffering her heart gave way." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.3", "lines": [ "So vast the burden, so severe her woe,", "That blood instead of tears began to flow." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.59", "lines": [ "“I am delivered; all my grief is done,”", "She said; and Rostam was the name of her son." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.60", "lines": [ "They made a figure shaped in silk and thread,", "To match the child in size of limbs and head." ] }, { "id": "C6.2.18", "lines": [ "At length Nahid, illustrious Caesar’s child,", "Whom Goshtasb named Katayun, bright and mild," ] }, { "id": "C6.2.19", "lines": [ "Bore him two sons, both moonlike in their light:", "Esfandiyar, famed prince of warlike might," ] }, { "id": "C6.2.20", "lines": [ "And Bishutan, a valiant swordsman born,", "A prince whose blows made hostile armies mourn." ] }, { "id": "C8.21.19", "lines": [ "He called, “Esfandiyar, renowned and great,", "Your match has come; prepare for war; I wait.”" ] }, { "id": "C8.21.20", "lines": [ "The prince heard Rostam calling from on high,", "An ancient lion’s roaring battle-cry." ] }, { "id": "C8.21.21", "lines": [ "He laughed: “I rose from sleep prepared to fight;", "Look, I am ready now to meet your might.”" ] } ] }, { "id": "wc09", "source": "women-gordyeh", "target": "women-shirin", "type": "story", "label": "Through Khosrow Parviz", "note": "The poem narrates Khosrow’s marriage to Gurdiyeh and, later, his marriage to Shirin. This joins two royal-household stories without asserting a conversation between the women.", "via": "Khosrow Parviz", "evidence": [ { "id": "E6.47.22", "lines": [ "He placed her first within the royal bower,", "Endowed with majesty, renown, and power." ] }, { "id": "E6.47.23", "lines": [ "He sought Gurdiyeh’s hand to make her bride,", "Then bade the Mobad wed them by old rite." ] }, { "id": "E6.47.24", "lines": [ "By custom of their faith, he took his wife,", "And cherished her as dearly as his life." ] }, { "id": "E7.3.1", "lines": [ "When news of Khosrow’s marriage reached the court,", "The nobles and the troops heard this report:" ] }, { "id": "E7.3.2", "lines": [ "They heard, “Shirin is in the royal bower;", "The old affair has gained its former power.”" ] } ] }, { "id": "wc10", "source": "women-purandokht", "target": "women-azarmidokht", "type": "story", "label": "Successive reigns", "note": "The poem places Azarmidokht’s accession after Poorandokht’s reign. This is succession in the narrative; the line does not assert a family relationship absent from these passages.", "via": null, "evidence": [ { "id": "E9.4.1", "lines": [ "Poorandokht was her name; when she ascended,", "To heal the realm her royal care extended." ] }, { "id": "E9.4.2", "lines": [ "They seated her upon the royal throne,", "And chiefs spread jewels where her glory shone." ] }, { "id": "E9.4.3", "lines": [ "She said, “I will not break this gathered band,", "Nor scatter those who now before me stand." ] }, { "id": "E9.4.4", "lines": [ "I will enrich the poor from royal store,", "That none need suffer hardship anymore." ] }, { "id": "E9.4.5", "lines": [ "May no one in this realm endure such pain;", "His grief is mine; beside him I remain." ] }, { "id": "E9.4.6", "lines": [ "From all our land, our foes shall be expelled;", "The customs of our kings shall be upheld.”" ] }, { "id": "E9.5.1", "lines": [ "Another lady, Azarmidokht by name,", "Assumed the crown and rose to royal fame." ] }, { "id": "E9.5.2", "lines": [ "She sat upon the Kayanian throne,", "And made the world’s dominion all her own." ] }, { "id": "E9.5.3", "lines": [ "Her first words were: “O sages, veterans all,", "Who know the world’s affairs, how fortunes fall," ] }, { "id": "E9.5.4", "lines": [ "We shall uphold the ancient law with pride,", "Till in the grave, on bricks, our heads abide." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc11", "source": "women-jarireh", "target": "women-golshahr", "type": "family", "label": "Mother and daughter", "note": "Piran tells Golshahr to prepare Jarireh, and the narrative says Golshahr brings her daughter forward.", "via": null, "evidence": [ { "id": "B9.34.24", "lines": [ "When Piran left, he hurried from the hall,", "And told Golshahr what soon would them befall." ] }, { "id": "B9.34.25", "lines": [ "He said: “Prepare Jarireh for the day,", "For Siavash and his farr without delay." ] }, { "id": "B9.34.26", "lines": [ "Shall we not celebrate this noble tie,", "And knit our house to Qobad’s line thereby?”" ] }, { "id": "B9.34.27", "lines": [ "Golshahr then brought her daughter forward dressed,", "A coronet of gold adorned her crest." ] }, { "id": "B9.34.28", "lines": [ "With diba, dinars, silver, fragrant gold,", "And costly ornaments of finest mold." ] }, { "id": "B9.34.29", "lines": [ "She shone as springtime shines in fullest flower,", "And they brought her before the prince that hour." ] }, { "id": "B9.34.30", "lines": [ "They joined her to the prince with honor due,", "And led her to her royal station new." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc12", "source": "women-golshahr", "target": "women-farangis", "type": "action", "label": "Guiding the bride", "note": "Golshahr takes part in the wedding preparations and personally goes to Farangis to announce the bridal night.", "via": null, "evidence": [ { "id": "B9.37.22", "lines": [ "Golshahr and all her sisters came in sight,", "A golden ammari draped in diba bright." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.23", "lines": [ "Golshahr took ten thousand dinars then,", "And cast them out in largesse among men." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.24", "lines": [ "They brought the gifts to Farangis with praise,", "And blessed her for the fortune of her days." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.25", "lines": [ "Golshahr kissed earth and cried before them all:", "“Now Venus joins the Sun within this hall.”" ] }, { "id": "B9.37.26", "lines": [ "Piran and Afrasiab, both as one,", "Hastened the work for Kavus’s royal son." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.27", "lines": [ "They gave the bride as custom did require,", "And witnesses confirmed the pact entire." ] }, { "id": "B9.37.28", "lines": [ "When all was done, a message sped like smoke,", "And Piran sent to Golshahr as he spoke:" ] }, { "id": "B9.37.29", "lines": [ "“Go now and seek the bride without delay;", "Bring Farangis to Siavash today.”" ] }, { "id": "B9.37.30", "lines": [ "She went to Farangis and made it known:", "“Tonight, like moonlight, you adorn his throne.”" ] }, { "id": "B9.37.31", "lines": [ "They robed the bride in all her bridal grace,", "And laid black musk upon her rose-bright face." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc13", "source": "women-rudabeh", "target": "women-banu_gashasp", "type": "family", "label": "Through Rostam", "note": "Rudabeh is Rostam’s mother. Giv identifies Banu Gashasp as Rostam’s daughter. This is a grandmother–granddaughter path through Rostam.", "via": "Rudabeh → Rostam → Banu Gashasp", "evidence": [ { "id": "A9.1.1", "lines": [ "Not long thereafter, that noble cypress bore", "The fruit that fate had promised long before." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.2", "lines": [ "Her heart-bright spring began to fade away;", "To grief and suffering her heart gave way." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.3", "lines": [ "So vast the burden, so severe her woe,", "That blood instead of tears began to flow." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.59", "lines": [ "“I am delivered; all my grief is done,”", "She said; and Rostam was the name of her son." ] }, { "id": "A9.1.60", "lines": [ "They made a figure shaped in silk and thread,", "To match the child in size of limbs and head." ] }, { "id": "B10.23.26", "lines": [ "They sought brave Rostam’s daughter as a bride,", "And sent their marriage offers from each side." ] }, { "id": "B10.23.27", "lines": [ "Even Tus sent his marriage suit in pride,", "Yet Rostam mocked his claim and cast it aside." ] }, { "id": "B10.23.28", "lines": [ "Tahamtan turned from every offered tie;", "Not one seemed worthy in his searching eye." ] }, { "id": "B10.23.29", "lines": [ "Brave Rostam searched the world, and everywhere", "He found no warrior worthy of his heir." ] }, { "id": "B10.23.30", "lines": [ "At last from every suitor he chose me,", "And gave his child, more dear than crown could be." ] }, { "id": "B10.23.31", "lines": [ "Banu Gashasp, his eldest child by name,", "A rider and a champion known to fame." ] }, { "id": "B10.23.32", "lines": [ "From all those great ones, Rostam chose me best,", "And raised my glory far above the rest." ] }, { "id": "B10.23.33", "lines": [ "My sister too, the fair Shahr-Banu, wed", "Great Rostam; moon of women, so all said." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc14", "source": "women-katayun", "target": "women-homahyi_goshtasb", "type": "story", "label": "Esfandiyar’s family", "note": "Katayun is Esfandiyar’s mother; Homahyi is named among his mourning sisters. These passages connect the family story without establishing Homahyi’s maternity.", "via": "Esfandiyar", "evidence": [ { "id": "C6.2.18", "lines": [ "At length Nahid, illustrious Caesar’s child,", "Whom Goshtasb named Katayun, bright and mild," ] }, { "id": "C6.2.19", "lines": [ "Bore him two sons, both moonlike in their light:", "Esfandiyar, famed prince of warlike might," ] }, { "id": "C6.2.20", "lines": [ "And Bishutan, a valiant swordsman born,", "A prince whose blows made hostile armies mourn." ] }, { "id": "C8.29.64", "lines": [ "When all the nobles left, the sisters came,", "Homahyi and Bih Afrid, grief aflame." ] }, { "id": "C8.29.65", "lines": [ "Before their father, they tore cheek and hair,", "In anguish for their brother, deep despair." ] }, { "id": "C8.29.66", "lines": [ "They cried, “O famous monarch, is it right", "That Esfandiyar’s ruin seems so slight?" ] } ] }, { "id": "wc15", "source": "women-katayun", "target": "women-bih_afrid", "type": "story", "label": "Esfandiyar’s family", "note": "Katayun is Esfandiyar’s mother; Bih Afrid is named among his mourning sisters. No additional claim about her mother is inferred.", "via": "Esfandiyar", "evidence": [ { "id": "C6.2.18", "lines": [ "At length Nahid, illustrious Caesar’s child,", "Whom Goshtasb named Katayun, bright and mild," ] }, { "id": "C6.2.19", "lines": [ "Bore him two sons, both moonlike in their light:", "Esfandiyar, famed prince of warlike might," ] }, { "id": "C6.2.20", "lines": [ "And Bishutan, a valiant swordsman born,", "A prince whose blows made hostile armies mourn." ] }, { "id": "C8.29.64", "lines": [ "When all the nobles left, the sisters came,", "Homahyi and Bih Afrid, grief aflame." ] }, { "id": "C8.29.65", "lines": [ "Before their father, they tore cheek and hair,", "In anguish for their brother, deep despair." ] }, { "id": "C8.29.66", "lines": [ "They cried, “O famous monarch, is it right", "That Esfandiyar’s ruin seems so slight?" ] } ] }, { "id": "wc16", "source": "women-homahyi_goshtasb", "target": "women-bih_afrid", "type": "family", "label": "The captive sisters", "note": "The poem names both daughters together in captivity, then identifies them as Esfandiyar’s sisters on their return to the mourning court.", "via": null, "evidence": [ { "id": "C6.30.42", "lines": [ "Fair Homahyi and Bih Afrid now stand", "As captives, full of grief, in Turkish land." ] }, { "id": "C6.30.43", "lines": [ "Their faces no wind’s breath had ever known;", "Driven on foot, how pale their cheeks have grown!”" ] }, { "id": "C6.30.44", "lines": [ "Esfandiyar replied, “Did Homahyi bright", "Remember me in chains by day or night?" ] }, { "id": "C6.30.45", "lines": [ "And noble Bih Afrid, of high degree,", "Had scarcely cast a single thought on me.”" ] }, { "id": "C8.29.64", "lines": [ "When all the nobles left, the sisters came,", "Homahyi and Bih Afrid, grief aflame." ] }, { "id": "C8.29.65", "lines": [ "Before their father, they tore cheek and hair,", "In anguish for their brother, deep despair." ] }, { "id": "C8.29.66", "lines": [ "They cried, “O famous monarch, is it right", "That Esfandiyar’s ruin seems so slight?" ] } ] }, { "id": "wc17", "source": "women-humai_bahman", "target": "women-nahid_darab", "type": "family", "label": "Through Darab", "note": "Homahyi Chehrzad is Darab’s mother; Darab later marries Nahid. These are successive generations, not a claim that the women meet.", "via": "Homahyi Chehrzad → Darab → Nahid", "evidence": [ { "id": "D2.7.22", "lines": [ "Then Homahyi prayed over her young heir:", "“While earth endures, may you the crown still wear.”" ] }, { "id": "D2.7.23", "lines": [ "She bade the chief Mobad summon the wise,", "From every province under Iran’s skies." ] }, { "id": "D2.7.24", "lines": [ "She summoned all the chiefs of martial fame,", "The lions armed with swords, to hail his name." ] }, { "id": "D2.7.25", "lines": [ "She bade them bless him, king of all the land,", "And all acclaimed him at her own command." ] }, { "id": "D2.7.26", "lines": [ "They blessed his crown, then scattered jewels bright", "Upon the throne, a shower of colored light." ] }, { "id": "D2.7.27", "lines": [ "Homahyi then revealed what she had done,", "And all the anguish suffered for her son." ] }, { "id": "D3.3.31", "lines": [ "Behind your curtains dwells a daughter fair,", "The crown that all the world’s great ladies wear." ] }, { "id": "D3.3.32", "lines": [ "Her name is fair Nahid, renowned and bright,", "Who sits upon a golden throne of light." ] }, { "id": "D3.3.33", "lines": [ "Send her with Rum’s own tribute to my hand,", "If you would keep all hardship from your land.’”" ] }, { "id": "D3.3.43", "lines": [ "The nobles chosen to escort the bride", "Brought royal gifts and treasures at her side." ] }, { "id": "D3.3.44", "lines": [ "They built a golden litter, richly wrought,", "And crowned attendants to its side were brought." ] }, { "id": "D3.3.45", "lines": [ "Ten mules bore loads of Roman cloth of gold,", "With jeweled figures bright on every fold." ] }, { "id": "D3.3.46", "lines": [ "Three hundred camel-loads of carpets rare", "Were sent among the gifts and costly ware." ] }, { "id": "D3.3.47", "lines": [ "Within the litter sat the lovely maid,", "A monk and bishop lent their guiding aid." ] }, { "id": "D3.3.48", "lines": [ "Behind Nahid came sixty maidens bright,", "Each with a golden cup that caught the light." ] }, { "id": "D3.3.49", "lines": [ "Their cups held royal jewels of costly glow;", "Their crowns and earrings graced the lovely show." ] }, { "id": "D3.3.50", "lines": [ "The bishop gave the bride to Darab’s care,", "And to his treasurer counted jewels rare." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc18", "source": "women-shirin", "target": "women-maryam", "type": "action", "label": "A fatal rivalry", "note": "The poem narrates Shirin poisoning Maryam. This line follows that specific narrative account and does not label all royal-household relationships as rivalry.", "via": null, "evidence": [ { "id": "E7.4.1", "lines": [ "From then the Shah’s great fortune mounted high,", "The moon became the sun within the sky." ] }, { "id": "E7.4.2", "lines": [ "He passed his days with Caesar’s daughter, raised", "Above his other women, highest praised." ] }, { "id": "E7.4.3", "lines": [ "Because of her, Shirin grew sick with pain,", "Her cheeks were pale with envy’s inward stain." ] }, { "id": "E7.4.4", "lines": [ "At last she gave her poison, darkly planned,", "And Maryam died beneath her hidden hand." ] }, { "id": "E7.4.5", "lines": [ "No person knew the trick Shirin had played,", "For in her heart alone the plot was laid." ] }, { "id": "E7.4.6", "lines": [ "A year had passed since Maryam died; his fair", "Gold chambers then he gave to Shirin’s care." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc19", "source": "women-kaidafa", "target": "women-roshanak", "type": "story", "label": "Through Iskandar", "note": "Kaydafa receives the disguised Iskandar; Roshanak is his bride. Their connection is through Iskandar’s story, not an encounter between them.", "via": "Iskandar", "evidence": [ { "id": "D5.20.1", "lines": [ "The Shah chose ten Romans, loyal and true,", "The trusted few who all his secret knew." ] }, { "id": "D5.20.2", "lines": [ "He said, “Call me Bitlqun upon the way;", "Let none reveal the part I mean to play.”" ] }, { "id": "D5.20.3", "lines": [ "Qaydrush led on; the king, intent to hear,", "Entrusted him with watchful eye and ear." ] }, { "id": "D5.20.4", "lines": [ "The lord spurred on like fire upon his steed,", "And reached a crystal mountain at full speed." ] }, { "id": "D5.20.5", "lines": [ "Fruit trees of every kind grew on its side,", "While grass grew thick across the hillside wide." ] }, { "id": "D5.20.6", "lines": [ "They journeyed on with haste across the land,", "Toward Queen Kaydafa’s seat of high command." ] }, { "id": "D5.20.7", "lines": [ "When Queen Kaydafa learned her son was near,", "She listened eagerly, intent to hear." ] }, { "id": "D5.20.8", "lines": [ "She rode to meet him with a mighty train", "Of famed and fortunate chiefs from her domain." ] }, { "id": "D4.9.43", "lines": [ "Then Dara spoke, recounting all his will:", "“Fear God, who rules the valley and the hill." ] }, { "id": "D4.9.44", "lines": [ "He formed the heavens, earth, and passing time,", "The weak and strong, in majesty sublime." ] }, { "id": "D4.9.45", "lines": [ "My children, kin, and women wise of heart:", "Protect them all and play a guardian’s part." ] }, { "id": "D4.9.46", "lines": [ "Take my chaste daughter as your royal bride,", "And let her share your throne with joy and pride." ] }, { "id": "D4.9.47", "lines": [ "Her mother named her Roshanak; her birth", "Brought gladness and delight to all the earth." ] } ] }, { "id": "wc20", "source": "women-dalaray", "target": "women-roshanak", "type": "family", "label": "Mother and daughter", "note": "The letter explicitly identifies Dalaray as Roshanak’s mother.", "via": null, "evidence": [ { "id": "D5.2.1", "lines": [ "He called a scribe; the letter was begun", "With pens from Rum, on silk of Chin, fine-spun." ] }, { "id": "D5.2.2", "lines": [ "The scribe to Roshanak’s own mother wrote,", "To Dalaray, and thus began the note:" ] }, { "id": "D5.2.3", "lines": [ "“May God grant peace of mind after your pain,", "And grant the just reward the good attain." ] } ] } ], "method": "Book clusters follow the supplied publishing plan. Context placements are editorial. Lines are a curated selection of family paths, narrated interactions and story bridges; shared themes or co-mentions alone do not create lines. Equal principal node sizes do not encode frequency or importance.", "registry_summary": { "audit_date": "2026-10-23", "poem_snapshot_date": "2026-10-22", "poem_couplets": 51547, "glossary_headwords_reviewed": 1013, "principal_figures": 18, "principal_human_women": 17, "named_human_women": 49, "narrative_human_women": 48, "religious_reference_women": 1, "principal_female_mythic_guardians": 1, "verified_index_entries": 50, "anonymous_review_records": 52, "selected_couplets_sum_user_supplied": 21513 } }