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"position": 3106, "lines": ["Rudabeh dropped her gaze toward the ground,", "And stood in shame, and could not make a sound."]}, {"ref": "A8.10.25", "position": 3158, "lines": ["The son of Sahm has set his cunning snare,", "And caught Rudabeh’s bright heart unaware."]}, {"ref": "A8.10.55", "position": 3188, "lines": ["“Bring Rudabeh before me,” he replied;", "“This matter now must no longer be denied.”"]}, {"ref": "A8.10.63", "position": 3196, "lines": ["Rudabeh said, “What are mere gems or gold,", "Beside the love and fate my heart does hold?"]}, {"ref": "A8.13.3", "position": 3306, "lines": ["Sindokht, Mehrab, and Rudabeh all", "Despaired of life before the threatened fall."]}, {"ref": "A8.15.27", "position": 3470, "lines": ["She first exacted from him covenant strong,", "That Rudabeh should suffer neither hurt nor wrong."]}, {"ref": "A8.16.19", "position": 3501, "lines": ["Record them there in Rudabeh’s fair name,", "The Moon of Kabul, bright with royal fame.”"]}, {"ref": "A8.16.60", "position": 3542, "lines": ["Throughout the world Zal could not find a bride", "Like Rudabeh to stand as equal at his side."]}, {"ref": "A8.16.91", "position": 3573, "lines": ["For Rudabeh he sent choice gifts, well weighed,", "Rich, fair, and fitting for the moon-faced maid."]}, {"ref": "A8.21.31", "position": 3758, "lines": ["Rudabeh bowed, then spoke before them all:", "“O queenly woman, praised in every hall,"]}, {"ref": "A8.21.41", "position": 3768, "lines": ["She dressed Rudabeh, Paradise her face,", "And worked a hundred spells of beauty’s grace,"]}, {"ref": "A8.21.43", "position": 3770, "lines": ["No stranger crossed the chamber’s guarded gate;", "None entered while Rudabeh sat to wait."]}, {"ref": "A8.22.76", "position": 3852, "lines": ["When Rudabeh sat shining at his side,", "He placed a gold crown on his loving bride."]}, {"ref": "A9.1.6", "position": 3858, "lines": ["Rudabeh said: “I raise my ceaseless cry,", "My lips spread wide with anguish as I lie."]}, {"ref": 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{"ref": "B8.4.49", "position": 7242, "lines": ["Tahmineh left him weeping at the break,", "With grief and pain her only path to take."]}, {"ref": "B8.5.3", "position": 7250, "lines": ["The infant smiled, his face grew fresh and bright,", "Tahmineh named him Sohrab with delight."]}, {"ref": "B8.5.20", "position": 7267, "lines": ["Then Tahmineh said low: “Now heed me well;", "There is one danger I must also tell."]}, {"ref": "B8.15.21", "position": 7775, "lines": ["When Sohrab armed to march with spear and shield,", "Tahmineh called her brother from the field."]}, {"ref": "B8.25.3", "position": 8477, "lines": ["The tidings reached Tahmineh with a blow:", "“Your son lies slain; his father struck him low.”"]}]}, {"id": "women-gordafarid", "display_name": "Gordafarid", "label": "Gordafarid", "principal": true, "home_book": 2, "bio": "Gordafarid arms herself and rides out from the White Fortress to confront Sohrab.", "identity_note": "", "website_name": "Gordafarid", "named_couplets": 5, "mentions": [{"ref": "B8.9.1", "position": 7382, "lines": ["When word arrived that Hajir had been bound,", "Gordafarid grieved deeply at the sound."]}, {"ref": "B8.9.4", "position": 7385, "lines": ["Gordafarid, peerless in warlike art,", "Took up her arms with steady hand and heart."]}, {"ref": "B8.9.16", "position": 7397, "lines": ["Gordafarid drew back her tempered bow,", "And sent her arrows whistling at the foe."]}, {"ref": "B8.9.60", "position": 7441, "lines": ["For Hajir’s bonds and Gordafarid’s plight,", "The people grieved throughout the troubled night."]}, {"ref": "B8.11.11", "position": 7508, "lines": ["He searched the halls for Gordafarid’s face,", "But found no sign of her in any place."]}]}, {"id": "women-sudabeh", "display_name": "Sudabeh", "label": "Sudabeh", "principal": true, "home_book": 3, "bio": "Sudabeh’s desire for Siavash and her accusations place the royal household at the center of a crisis.", "identity_note": "", "website_name": "Sudabeh", "named_couplets": 46, "mentions": [{"ref": "B6.2.32", "position": 6454, "lines": ["He summoned fair Sudabeh to his side,", "And spoke of Kavus with a troubled pride:"]}, {"ref": "B6.2.53", "position": 6475, "lines": ["He deemed Sudabeh fit to be his wife;", "By rite and faith he joined with her for life."]}, {"ref": "B6.3.6", "position": 6482, "lines": ["But fair Sudabeh saw the snare ahead,", "And warned the Shah of treachery and dread:"]}, {"ref": "B6.6.46", "position": 6680, "lines": ["He bade Sudabeh take her hidden place,", "Like sun beneath the earth, she hid her face."]}, {"ref": "B9.6.2", "position": 8692, "lines": ["One day Kay Kavus sat beside his son,", "When fair Sudabeh entered, bright as sun."]}, {"ref": "B9.6.3", "position": 8693, "lines": ["Sudabeh suddenly beheld his face,", "And stood transfixed before his youthful grace."]}, {"ref": "B9.6.10", "position": 8700, "lines": ["Another dawn, Sudabeh sought the king,", "And shaped her words to serve her hidden sting:"]}, {"ref": "B9.6.20", "position": 8710, "lines": ["Your sisters and Sudabeh wait inside;", "Sudabeh loves you with a mother’s pride."]}, {"ref": "B9.6.26", "position": 8716, "lines": ["This thing is evil; hers the snare I bear;", "Sudabeh shaped this scheme with hidden care."]}, {"ref": "B9.7.4", "position": 8736, "lines": ["Tell fair Sudabeh, as he nears her door,", "To scatter gems and musk across the floor."]}, {"ref": "B9.7.19", "position": 8751, "lines": ["There sat Sudabeh, splendid to behold,", "A heaven rich with fragrance, hue, and gold."]}, {"ref": "B9.7.41", "position": 8773, "lines": ["That night the Shah within the harem came,", "And called Sudabeh privately by name:"]}, {"ref": "B9.7.65", "position": 8797, "lines": ["But do not let Sudabeh hear this choice;", "She twists its meaning with another voice."]}, {"ref": "B9.8.2", "position": 8807, "lines": ["Sudabeh sat in joy upon her throne,", "A crown of ruby, gold, and jewels shone."]}, {"ref": "B9.8.20", "position": 8825, "lines": ["Sudabeh asked: “What purpose lies concealed?", "Tell me what wish within your heart is sealed."]}, {"ref": "B9.8.27", "position": 8832, "lines": ["Sudabeh, daughter of that land, sets snares;", "No love for this royal house she bears.”"]}, {"ref": "B9.8.57", "position": 8862, "lines": ["When next the Shah came through the women’s door,", "Sudabeh saw him, rose, and crossed the floor."]}, {"ref": "B9.8.68", "position": 8873, "lines": ["Sudabeh stared bewildered, darkly caught,", "And turned through many spells within her thought:"]}, {"ref": "B9.9.1", "position": 8877, "lines": ["Sudabeh sat upon her royal throne,", "With earrings bright and gold-wrought crown that shone."]}, {"ref": "B9.9.16", "position": 8892, "lines": ["Siavash rose in anger from his seat;", "Sudabeh seized him as he sought retreat."]}, {"ref": "B9.10.1", "position": 8895, "lines": ["Sudabeh tore her robes and clawed her face,", "Then raised a dreadful cry throughout the place."]}, {"ref": "B9.10.8", "position": 8902, "lines": ["Sudabeh wept and tore her hair in dread,", "Then spoke before the Shah, and this she said:"]}, {"ref": "B9.10.18", "position": 8912, "lines": ["He cleared the place and, throned, he bade appear", "His son and Sudabeh, with no one near."]}, {"ref": "B9.10.40", "position": 8934, "lines": ["Sudabeh carried wine and musk perfume,", "And rosewater hung heavy through the room."]}, {"ref": "B9.10.46", "position": 8940, "lines": ["Sudabeh served him faithfully each day,", "By night as well, and never turned away."]}, {"ref": "B9.11.1", "position": 8946, "lines": ["Sudabeh, shamed and cast from royal grace,", "Perceived estrangement written on his face."]}, {"ref": "B9.11.16", "position": 8961, "lines": ["They laid the Div-born infants in the bowl;", "Sudabeh shrieked and played the mourner’s role."]}, {"ref": "B9.11.18", "position": 8963, "lines": ["The servants rushed and gathered at the sound,", "And hurried toward Sudabeh all around."]}, {"ref": "B9.11.23", "position": 8968, "lines": ["At dawn he found Sudabeh on her bed,", "While turmoil through the whole shabestan spread."]}, {"ref": "B9.12.4", "position": 8977, "lines": ["He told them of Sudabeh and her claim,", "Her conduct and the matter of her shame."]}, {"ref": "B9.12.8", "position": 8981, "lines": ["These children spring from someone else’s seed;", "Not Shah’s nor Sudabeh’s, as we can read."]}, {"ref": "B9.12.12", "position": 8985, "lines": ["Sudabeh cried aloud and sought redress,", "And pressed her claim with tears and wild distress:"]}, {"ref": "B9.12.27", "position": 9000, "lines": ["Again he called Sudabeh to his side,", "While all the seers still by their words abide."]}, {"ref": "B9.12.29", "position": 9002, "lines": ["Sudabeh said: “Far more is known than said,", "But fear of Siavash leaves truth buried dead."]}, {"ref": "B9.12.46", "position": 9019, "lines": ["And Sudabeh, Hamavaran’s royal heir,", "Still lays another burden on your care."]}, {"ref": "B9.12.52", "position": 9025, "lines": ["Sudabeh said: “My cause is plain and true;", "The two dead children stand as proof to you."]}, {"ref": "B9.13.36", "position": 9066, "lines": ["Sudabeh climbed the palace roof in hate,", "And watched the prince approach his fiery fate."]}, {"ref": "B9.13.50", "position": 9080, "lines": ["Sudabeh, mad with anger at the sight,", "Tore hair and scratched her face in bitter spite."]}, {"ref": "B9.14.2", "position": 9092, "lines": ["In wrath he summoned Sudabeh to his hall,", "And named the former evils, root of all."]}, {"ref": "B9.14.20", "position": 9110, "lines": ["Then Siavash thought: “If by his decree", "Sudabeh dies, what grief may fall on me?"]}, {"ref": "B9.14.30", "position": 9120, "lines": ["His former passion settled as of old;", "His eyes on Sudabeh would keep their hold."]}, {"ref": "B9.15.21", "position": 9152, "lines": ["Perhaps the Just One frees me from this mire", "Of Sudabeh and contention with my sire."]}, {"ref": "B9.27.42", "position": 9599, "lines": ["I see harm right and left, before my eyes;", "From Sudabeh fresh evil will arise."]}, {"ref": "B9.28.6", "position": 9606, "lines": ["But Sudabeh poisoned all that love with pain,", "And made its sweetness deadly grief and bane."]}, {"ref": "B10.3.16", "position": 11326, "lines": ["Your love for Sudabeh, your crooked way,", "Has stripped the royal crown from you today."]}, {"ref": "B10.4.3", "position": 11341, "lines": ["The hero turned and left the royal seat,", "And strode toward Sudabeh’s own retreat."]}]}, {"id": "women-farangis", "display_name": "Farangis", "label": "Farangis", "principal": true, "home_book": 4, "bio": "Farangis marries Siavash, pleads for his life, and becomes the mother of Kay Khosrow.", "identity_note": "", "website_name": "Farangis", "named_couplets": 57, "mentions": [{"ref": "B9.35.8", "position": 10065, "lines": ["Among his daughters, Farangis is best,", "No fairer form was ever seen or guessed."]}, {"ref": "B9.36.16", "position": 10097, "lines": ["Her name is Farangis; if I may stand", "As worthy of her, grant to me her hand.’”"]}, {"ref": "B9.37.24", "position": 10153, "lines": ["They brought the gifts to Farangis with praise,", "And blessed her for the fortune of her days."]}, {"ref": "B9.37.29", "position": 10158, "lines": ["“Go now and seek the bride without delay;", "Bring Farangis to Siavash today.”"]}, {"ref": "B9.37.30", "position": 10159, "lines": ["She went to Farangis and made it known:", "“Tonight, like moonlight, you adorn his throne.”"]}, {"ref": "B9.38.26", "position": 10190, "lines": ["Within one ammari Farangis rode,", "And after her the laden baggage flowed."]}, {"ref": "B9.43.19", "position": 10381, "lines": ["He turned toward Farangis in delight,", "And reached her palace flourishing and bright."]}, {"ref": "B9.43.28", "position": 10390, "lines": ["For Farangis: a crown and earrings wrought,", "An armlet, and a jeweled torque he brought."]}, {"ref": "B9.43.35", "position": 10397, "lines": ["And Farangis shone radiant and fair,", "Like moonlight resting on the evening air.”"]}, {"ref": "B9.43.46", "position": 10408, "lines": ["From far the palace of Farangis shone,", "Like gathered light condensed in single stone."]}, {"ref": "B9.44.7", "position": 10420, "lines": ["For Farangis he raised a palace high,", "And holds her honored underneath the sky."]}, {"ref": "B9.44.14", "position": 10427, "lines": ["Choose from the treasury the choicest things,", "Bear a gift to Farangis, child of kings."]}, {"ref": "B9.45.12", "position": 10450, "lines": ["The prince and Garsivaz together went,", "To Farangis, and told what news was sent."]}, {"ref": "B9.47.60", "position": 10601, "lines": ["And Farangis you scarcely would know,", "As though she needs no gift the world can show."]}, {"ref": "B9.47.83", "position": 10624, "lines": ["But since you left, my heart has grieved for you;", "Come with Farangis; let delight ensue."]}, {"ref": "B9.49.6", "position": 10745, "lines": ["You summoned Farangis, your daughter dear,", "And filled your heart with love and faith sincere."]}, {"ref": "B9.50.6", "position": 10769, "lines": ["Siavash sought Farangis in her room,", "His body trembling, face bereft of bloom."]}, {"ref": "B9.50.7", "position": 10770, "lines": ["Then Farangis cried out, “O lion bold,", "Why has your face grown pale, your color cold?”"]}, {"ref": "B9.50.11", "position": 10774, "lines": ["Then Farangis in grief tore at her hair,", "And gashed her cheeks in anguish and despair."]}, {"ref": "B9.51.2", "position": 10786, "lines": ["Upon the fourth night, as he slept in bed,", "Fair Farangis lay resting at his head."]}, {"ref": "B9.51.22", "position": 10806, "lines": ["Then Farangis cried out: “O king, take heed;", "Think not of us, but mount your swiftest steed."]}, {"ref": "B9.52.1", "position": 10809, "lines": ["He said to Farangis: “My dream proves true;", "My water darkens as my fate comes due."]}, {"ref": "B9.54.1", "position": 10964, "lines": ["The news reached Farangis; her cheek she tore,", "A bloodied zunnar round her waist she wore."]}, {"ref": "B9.54.41", "position": 11004, "lines": ["Within the lofty palace, out of view,", "There stood a room Farangis never knew."]}, {"ref": "B9.55.41", "position": 11047, "lines": ["The servants tore their hair in wild despair,", "And Farangis cut through her perfumed hair."]}, {"ref": "B9.55.61", "position": 11067, "lines": ["Meanwhile Farangis from the throne was torn,", "Her body like a tree in tempest borne."]}, {"ref": "B9.56.5", "position": 11074, "lines": ["There by the gate he saw the guards of death,", "And Farangis dragged on with failing breath."]}, {"ref": "B9.56.10", "position": 11079, "lines": ["To strike down Farangis in such a way", "Will break the crown and sweep its rule away.”"]}, {"ref": "B9.56.12", "position": 11081, "lines": ["When Farangis beheld him through her fears,", "Her moon-bright face was lost in blood and tears."]}, {"ref": "B9.56.33", "position": 11102, "lines": ["If you would grant me peace, then hear my plea,", "Entrust Farangis and leave her with me."]}, {"ref": "B9.56.38", "position": 11107, "lines": ["He freed Farangis from the guards’ array,", "And sharply drove the murderous men away."]}, {"ref": "B9.56.40", "position": 11109, "lines": ["Once home, to Golshahr Piran whispered low:", "“Keep Farangis concealed, and let none know."]}, {"ref": "B9.57.7", "position": 11119, "lines": ["He said: “Arise, delay no moment more;", "Attend on Farangis and seek her door."]}, {"ref": "B9.60.10", "position": 11263, "lines": ["When Farangis and Khosrow reached the gate,", "The people gathered there from every state."]}, {"ref": "B10.10.24", "position": 11659, "lines": ["He ran to Farangis and spoke in dismay:", "“The king commands; I cannot disobey."]}, {"ref": "B10.18.5", "position": 11984, "lines": ["When heart and reason steadied from their fear,", "They brought Farangis to their counsel near."]}, {"ref": "B10.19.32", "position": 12036, "lines": ["They came to Farangis, and what they said", "Was all about the long road stretched ahead."]}, {"ref": "B10.19.34", "position": 12038, "lines": ["When Farangis beheld the noble steed,", "Her wounded heart began once more to bleed."]}, {"ref": "B10.20.2", "position": 12056, "lines": ["Fair Farangis placed a helmet on her head,", "Then all three mounted, and like wind they sped."]}, {"ref": "B10.20.6", "position": 12060, "lines": ["He found the prince, and he has fled our ground,", "With Khosrow and Farangis, homeward bound.”"]}, {"ref": "B10.20.13", "position": 12067, "lines": ["Set Giv’s head high upon a lifted spear;", "Beneath the dust make Farangis disappear."]}, {"ref": "B10.20.17", "position": 12071, "lines": ["Meanwhile Khosrow and Farangis both lay,", "Exhausted from their long and weary way."]}, {"ref": "B10.22.12", "position": 12136, "lines": ["Across the bank lay Khosrow, Giv asleep,", "While Farangis alone the watch did keep."]}, {"ref": "B10.25.2", "position": 12241, "lines": ["Fair Farangis stood weeping at his side,", "And cursed Afrasiab, tears she could not hide."]}, {"ref": "B10.25.27", "position": 12266, "lines": ["Then Farangis and Khosrow both embraced", "The chief with love, as parting now they faced."]}, {"ref": "B10.26.12", "position": 12279, "lines": ["One man alone exhausted all our band;", "Then Giv, the Shah, and Farangis left the land.”"]}, {"ref": "B10.26.35", "position": 12302, "lines": ["He raised his sword to end my life in shame,", "But Farangis stepped forth and stayed his aim."]}, {"ref": "B10.26.48", "position": 12315, "lines": ["Farangis, once she falls within my sight,", "Shall find her world grown narrow, dark as night."]}, {"ref": "B10.26.50", "position": 12317, "lines": ["If Khosrow seeks Iran beyond our reign,", "What does Farangis hope, with him, to gain?”"]}, {"ref": "B10.28.16", "position": 12359, "lines": ["With Giv and Farangis close at his side,", "All three passed through the swelling waters wide."]}, {"ref": "B10.30.51", "position": 12492, "lines": ["A rich retreat for Farangis was made,", "With golden torque and earrings there displayed."]}, {"ref": "B10.30.56", "position": 12497, "lines": ["The women all blessed Farangis in prayer:", "“May time and earth preserve you in their care.”"]}, {"ref": "B12.23.16", "position": 14200, "lines": ["When Farangis opened wide her royal store,", "And gave me arms and belts in days before,"]}, {"ref": "B13.5.9", "position": 14541, "lines": ["He said: “I showed all kindness from the start", "To Farangis and Khosrow from my heart."]}, {"ref": "B13.16.66", "position": 15175, "lines": ["The marriage contract then was drawn and read;", "Farangis joined with Fariborz to wed."]}, {"ref": "B14.5.36", "position": 16208, "lines": ["I risked my life when Farangis faced death;", "Her father meant to take her final breath."]}, {"ref": "B14.7.13", "position": 16362, "lines": ["His words and deeds had saved our Shah from death,", "And freed Farangis from the Dragon’s breath."]}]}, {"id": "women-faranak_abtin", "display_name": "Faranak · mother of Fereydoon", "label": "Faranak", "principal": true, "home_book": 5, "bio": "Faranak protects Fereydoon from Zahhak. She belongs to the earlier mythical story, separate from the later Faranak of Barzin’s household.", "identity_note": "Separate from Barzin’s daughter of the same name.", "website_name": "Faranak", "named_couplets": 5, "mentions": [{"ref": "A5.3.15", "position": 724, "lines": ["When Faranak, his wise and faithful wife,", "Beheld the ruin of her husband’s life,"]}, {"ref": "A5.3.26", "position": 735, "lines": ["The tale of that rare cow had reached the king,", "And Faranak felt dread’s returning sting."]}, {"ref": "A5.5.78", "position": 867, "lines": ["He placed the Kay cap firmly on his head,", "Then sought his mother, Faranak, and said:"]}, {"ref": "A5.5.81", "position": 870, "lines": ["Tears from Faranak’s lashes fell like rain;", "Her heart ran blood with mingled fear and pain."]}, {"ref": "A6.1.15", "position": 1121, "lines": ["Now Faranak knew nothing of her son,", "Nor that Zahhak’s long sovereignty was done."]}]}, {"id": "women-jarireh", "display_name": "Jarireh", "label": "Jarireh", "principal": true, "home_book": 5, "bio": "Jarireh, daughter of Golshahr and Piran, marries Siavash and becomes Forood’s mother.", "identity_note": "", "website_name": "Jarireh", "named_couplets": 12, "mentions": [{"ref": "B9.34.18", "position": 10040, "lines": ["Yet Jarireh, my eldest, leads them all;", "No beauty can compare within the hall."]}, {"ref": "B9.34.21", "position": 10043, "lines": ["Jarireh pleases me past all the rest;", "No kinship dearer lies within my breast."]}, {"ref": "B9.34.25", "position": 10047, "lines": ["He said: “Prepare Jarireh for the day,", "For Siavash and his farr without delay."]}, {"ref": "B9.35.6", "position": 10063, "lines": ["Though Jarireh is fair and pleased you well,", "And though you chose her, and with her would dwell,"]}, {"ref": "B9.37.7", "position": 10136, "lines": ["For Piran’s daughter was already bride,", "Jarireh, heart and soul, stood at his side."]}, {"ref": "B9.45.6", "position": 10444, "lines": ["Jarireh, mother of the noble boy,", "Chief of exalted women, stood with joy."]}, {"ref": "B12.3.13", "position": 13185, "lines": ["Jarireh watched from high upon the wall,", "And saw the dust-cloud over Charam fall."]}, {"ref": "B12.3.18", "position": 13190, "lines": ["Jarireh answered: “Warrior, may your days", "Be fortunate beneath Heaven’s bright gaze."]}, {"ref": "B12.3.41", "position": 13213, "lines": ["Jarireh answered: “In the dust below", "Two mighty riders you will come to know:"]}, {"ref": "B12.12.4", "position": 13563, "lines": ["Then Jarireh lay upon her honored bed,", "While night with grief and pain together spread."]}, {"ref": "B12.13.2", "position": 13625, "lines": ["Jarireh kindled fire with her own hands,", "And burned the treasures gathered through the lands."]}, {"ref": "B12.13.21", "position": 13644, "lines": ["But when they reached the throne where Forood lay,", "Jarireh lay beside him, cold and gray."]}]}, {"id": "women-humai_bahman", "display_name": "Homahyi Chehrzad · queen, daughter of Bahman", "label": "Homahyi Chehrzad", "principal": true, "home_book": 5, "bio": "Homahyi Chehrzad, called Homahyi and Chehrzad in the poem, inherits Bahman’s crown and is Darab’s mother.", "identity_note": "Also called Chehrzad. A different woman from Goshtasb’s daughter Homahyi, and not the male mobad Humayi of D10.19.", "website_name": "Homahyi / Chehrzad", "named_couplets": 17, "mentions": [{"ref": "D1.5.2", "position": 30205, "lines": ["He had a daughter, Homahyi the wise,", "Accomplished, prudent, lovely in all eyes. "]}, {"ref": "D1.5.3", "position": 30206, "lines": ["They called her Chehrzad, wondrous to his sight;", "Her father looked upon her with delight."]}, {"ref": "D1.5.5", "position": 30208, "lines": ["Fair Homahyi, bright as the moon at night,", "Conceived a child by Bahman, lord of might."]}, {"ref": "D1.5.7", "position": 30210, "lines": ["Oppressed by pain, the king could scarcely stand;", "He called Homahyi near at his command."]}, {"ref": "D1.5.9", "position": 30212, "lines": ["He said, “This chaste Chehrzad has had to bear", "A life with little joy to ease her care."]}, {"ref": "D1.5.23", "position": 30226, "lines": ["Now I return to Homahyi’s domain,", "When Bahman died and left to her the reign."]}, {"ref": "D2.1.3", "position": 30229, "lines": ["Fair Homahyi then set the crown in place,", "And gave the realm new customs by her grace."]}, {"ref": "D2.1.32", "position": 30258, "lines": ["They bore it from Homahyi, out of sight,", "And cast it in Farat that very night."]}, {"ref": "D2.3.28", "position": 30357, "lines": ["News reached Homahyi of the Roman band,", "And how its troops had stepped upon her land."]}, {"ref": "D2.3.34", "position": 30363, "lines": ["Queen Homahyi left her palace gate,", "With frontier lords whose wisdom lent them weight."]}, {"ref": "D2.6.12", "position": 30477, "lines": ["Then Rashnavad took pen and scroll in hand,", "And wrote to Homahyi across the land:"]}, {"ref": "D2.7.22", "position": 30523, "lines": ["Then Homahyi prayed over her young heir:", "“While earth endures, may you the crown still wear.”"]}, {"ref": "D2.7.27", "position": 30528, "lines": ["Homahyi then revealed what she had done,", "And all the anguish suffered for her son."]}, {"ref": "D3.1.7", "position": 30553, "lines": ["Of pure-minded lords and Darab’s renown,", "And Homahyi’s ways and counsel for the crown?"]}, {"ref": "D3.2.12", "position": 30584, "lines": ["The fleeing men had left them, every one,", "To Darab, king of earth, Homahyi’s son."]}, {"ref": "D3.3.3", "position": 30590, "lines": ["A letter told him, “Homahyi’s son is near;", "His countless ranks have marched to meet you here.”"]}, {"ref": "D3.4.36", "position": 30675, "lines": ["Darab, Homahyi’s son, began to fade;", "The other world called him into its shade."]}]}, {"id": "women-manijeh", "display_name": "Manijeh", "label": "Manijeh", "principal": true, "home_book": 6, "bio": "Manijeh sustains the captive Bijan and seeks the help that will lead his rescuers to him.", "identity_note": "", "website_name": "Manijeh", "named_couplets": 28, "mentions": [{"ref": "C2.4.28", "position": 17905, "lines": ["Manijeh, Afrasiab’s daughter bright,", "Will make the garden blaze with solar light."]}, {"ref": "C2.5.4", "position": 17917, "lines": ["Soon Gorgin heard Manijeh had come near;", "The plain took color like a cock’s eye, clear."]}, {"ref": "C2.5.37", "position": 17950, "lines": ["She gave Manijeh’s message clear and true;", "Both Bijan’s cheeks like roses opening grew."]}, {"ref": "C2.5.50", "position": 17963, "lines": ["When Bijan spoke, the nurse turned back and went,", "And to Manijeh’s ear the secret sent:"]}, {"ref": "C2.6.2", "position": 17970, "lines": ["On foot he paced toward Manijeh’s tent,", "The free-souled girl’s, and all on longing bent."]}, {"ref": "C2.6.4", "position": 17972, "lines": ["Manijeh came and clasped him to her breast,", "And loosed the royal girdle from her guest."]}, {"ref": "C2.7.5", "position": 17987, "lines": ["Manijeh, seeing Bijan’s face gone dim,", "Called her attendants once again to him."]}, {"ref": "C2.7.19", "position": 18001, "lines": ["Manijeh said to him: “Keep your heart glad,", "And count as wind the things you have not had."]}, {"ref": "C2.7.34", "position": 18016, "lines": ["Confounded by Manijeh’s deed and shame,", "He called the marshal Kurukhan by name."]}, {"ref": "C2.8.51", "position": 18075, "lines": ["No guilt in this was ever mine, not one;", "Nor is Manijeh stained in what was done."]}, {"ref": "C2.10.8", "position": 18184, "lines": ["Then leave him there to madness, grief, and night,", "And ride to Manijeh’s palace in your might."]}, {"ref": "C2.10.22", "position": 18198, "lines": ["Manijeh was left bare, without a veil,", "Barefoot, bareheaded, and her face grown pale."]}, {"ref": "C2.10.25", "position": 18201, "lines": ["Manijeh stayed, with anguish in her breast,", "And blood-drops on her cheeks, and found no rest."]}, {"ref": "C2.10.26", "position": 18202, "lines": ["He turned away; Manijeh, bride of woe,", "Roamed through the plain with nowhere else to go."]}, {"ref": "C2.10.28", "position": 18204, "lines": ["When from the mountain’s crest the sun raised head,", "Manijeh went from door to door for bread."]}, {"ref": "C2.22.1", "position": 18729, "lines": ["News reached Manijeh of the caravan;", "To seek the merchant, into town she ran."]}, {"ref": "C2.22.20", "position": 18748, "lines": ["Manijeh looked at Rostam, and she wept;", "Across her breast the blood-red tear-streams swept."]}, {"ref": "C2.22.36", "position": 18764, "lines": ["I am Manijeh, Afrasiab’s child, whose face", "No sun had seen unveiled in any place."]}, {"ref": "C2.23.1", "position": 18783, "lines": ["Manijeh hurried to the pit and pressed", "The dishes that she carried to her breast."]}, {"ref": "C2.23.6", "position": 18788, "lines": ["Manijeh said: “Among the caravan", "There is a merchant, a widely known man."]}, {"ref": "C2.23.17", "position": 18799, "lines": ["He laughed in royal gladness from the pit,", "Until Manijeh heard, amazed by it."]}, {"ref": "C2.23.27", "position": 18809, "lines": ["Manijeh heard and wept in bitter woe:", "“What further grief can cruel fortune show?"]}, {"ref": "C2.23.43", "position": 18825, "lines": ["Manijeh sped away with urgent speed,", "And bore to Rostam Bijan’s secret need."]}, {"ref": "C2.23.53", "position": 18835, "lines": ["Manijeh heard him, and her heart grew light;", "Her sorrows fled, her joy put grief to flight."]}, {"ref": "C2.23.76", "position": 18858, "lines": ["Manijeh rushed for wood; with eager tread", "She climbed like birds where spreading branches led."]}, {"ref": "C2.24.49", "position": 18913, "lines": ["Then Rostam told Bijan, “Take now the road", "With Ashkash and Manijeh and the load."]}, {"ref": "C2.25.36", "position": 18957, "lines": ["Manijeh sat within a tent, and near", "A servant stood, her wishes there to hear."]}, {"ref": "C2.26.17", "position": 18976, "lines": ["He sent Manijeh onward with the train,", "Then donned his battle dress to face the plain."]}]}, {"id": "women-golnar", "display_name": "Golnar", "label": "Golnar", "principal": true, "home_book": 6, "bio": "Golnar leaves Ardavan’s court with Ardeshir, taking part in his escape and the beginning of his rise.", "identity_note": "", "website_name": "Golnar", "named_couplets": 11, "mentions": [{"ref": "D6.5.2", "position": 33242, "lines": ["Her name was Golnar, favorite by far,", "Moon-faced, jewel-bright, sweet-scented as a star."]}, {"ref": "D6.5.28", "position": 33268, "lines": ["He sent them to Golnar, to watch the skies,", "And read what fate the turning stars devise."]}, {"ref": "D6.5.40", "position": 33280, "lines": ["When night was black as pitch, Golnar drew near,", "And came into the presence of Ardeshir."]}, {"ref": "D6.5.63", "position": 33303, "lines": ["He saw Golnar, and saw the jewels she bore;", "The ruddy dinars gleamed among her store."]}, {"ref": "D6.5.70", "position": 33310, "lines": ["Ardavan found no pleasure or delight", "Unless fair Golnar stood within his sight."]}, {"ref": "D6.5.71", "position": 33311, "lines": ["Upon his brocade couch he chose to stay", "Till Golnar’s face brought fortune to his day."]}, {"ref": "D6.5.73", "position": 33313, "lines": ["His anger rose, and grief disturbed his breast;", "By Golnar’s absence, he grew more distressed."]}, {"ref": "D6.6.1", "position": 33317, "lines": ["The monarch asked his servants, “Why today", "Does Golnar shun her duties, stay away?"]}, {"ref": "D6.6.18", "position": 33334, "lines": ["Swift as the wind Ardeshir and Golnar sped,", "Without a pause, by fear and fortune led."]}, {"ref": "D6.6.21", "position": 33337, "lines": ["Still riding, he said, “Golnar, you and I", "Are joined to hardship as we onward fly."]}, {"ref": "D6.6.29", "position": 33345, "lines": ["Ardeshir heard and told Golnar, “They speak", "Good sense; now let us ride, and safety seek.”"]}]}, {"id": "women-katayun", "display_name": "Katayun", "label": "Katayun", "principal": true, "home_book": 7, "bio": "Katayun chooses Goshtasb and later warns their son Esfandiyar against the mission to bind Rostam.", "identity_note": "Katayun is called Nahid in C6.2.18; this is not Darab’s Roman bride or the planet Venus.", "website_name": "Katayun / Nahid", "named_couplets": 23, "mentions": [{"ref": "C5.7.9", "position": 25085, "lines": ["The eldest was the princess Katayun,", "Bright-hearted, wise, and lovely as the moon."]}, {"ref": "C5.7.18", "position": 25094, "lines": ["Then Katayun came with her maiden band,", "With sixty girls, a bouquet in her hand."]}, {"ref": "C5.7.29", "position": 25105, "lines": ["The chamber-servants entered, swift and fleet,", "Then Katayun came with her rosy suite."]}, {"ref": "C5.8.4", "position": 25125, "lines": ["He spoke to noble Katayun in pain:", "“You have been sheltered from all want and strain."]}, {"ref": "C5.8.8", "position": 25129, "lines": ["But Katayun replied, “O doubting heart,", "Do not rage at the sky or fortune’s part."]}, {"ref": "C5.8.14", "position": 25135, "lines": ["Now Katayun had gems in ample store,", "With ornaments and jewels more and more."]}, {"ref": "C5.8.26", "position": 25147, "lines": ["He ate and rested, then rose up that day,", "And went to Katayun without delay."]}, {"ref": "C5.9.5", "position": 25156, "lines": ["Katayun and that man of low estate", "Have made me close to such a match the gate."]}, {"ref": "C5.9.25", "position": 25176, "lines": ["He knew of Katayun, the royal maid,", "And of the bond with Goshtasb she had made."]}, {"ref": "C5.10.53", "position": 25284, "lines": ["He turned for home; when he approached the door,", "Katayun came to greet him as before."]}, {"ref": "C5.10.61", "position": 25292, "lines": ["Then Katayun asked him, “What troubles you,", "That terror shakes your heart the long night through?”"]}, {"ref": "C5.10.68", "position": 25299, "lines": ["Katayun answered, “Speak no foolish word,", "Nor rashly act upon what you have stirred."]}, {"ref": "C5.12.37", "position": 25439, "lines": ["Then glad at heart, he left that place behind,", "And sought Katayun with a joyful mind."]}, {"ref": "C5.13.5", "position": 25466, "lines": ["At length came Katayun, with queenly grace,", "And found Goshtasb with sorrow on his face."]}, {"ref": "C5.13.34", "position": 25495, "lines": ["He treated Katayun with bitter shame", "Because she chose a stranger with no name."]}, {"ref": "C5.13.42", "position": 25503, "lines": ["Where is my dear Katayun? Tell me now.", "She has just cause to blame me, I avow.”"]}, {"ref": "C5.13.48", "position": 25509, "lines": ["When Katayun beheld her father stand,", "She came before him, hand laid over hand."]}, {"ref": "C5.18.44", "position": 25739, "lines": ["He sent to Katayun abundant gold,", "A crown, five rubies, treasures manifold,"]}, {"ref": "C5.18.54", "position": 25749, "lines": ["Then Katayun arrived, and from the court", "The royal tabira rang its report."]}, {"ref": "C6.2.18", "position": 25801, "lines": ["At length Nahid, illustrious Caesar’s child,", "Whom Goshtasb named Katayun, bright and mild,"]}, {"ref": "C8.1.3", "position": 28086, "lines": ["His mother Katayun, of Caesar’s race,", "Had held him closely in her warm embrace."]}, {"ref": "C8.4.1", "position": 28228, "lines": ["Much moved, with tearful cheeks, Katayun came", "Before her glorious son and spoke his name."]}, {"ref": "C8.29.39", "position": 29606, "lines": ["They stroked its mane and breast with loving care;", "And Katayun wept blood upon its hair."]}]}, {"id": "women-gordyeh", "display_name": "Gurdiyeh", "label": "Gurdiyeh", "principal": true, "home_book": 8, "bio": "Gurdiyeh, named Gurdiyeh in the poem, advises Bahram Chubin, leads his people after his death, and later marries Khosrow Parviz.", "identity_note": "Gordvi, her brother, is a separate man.", "website_name": "Gurdiyeh", "named_couplets": 26, "mentions": [{"ref": "E5.24.29", "position": 45715, "lines": ["Fair Gurdiyeh, endowed with noble grace,", "Whom Bahram cherished for her mind and face."]}, {"ref": "E5.24.35", "position": 45721, "lines": ["Then Gurdiyeh addressed the warrior train:", "“Illustrious men, why hold your tongues in chain?"]}, {"ref": "E5.24.78", "position": 45764, "lines": ["But Gurdiyeh answered nothing in that hour;", "His counsel seemed to her a poisoned flower."]}, {"ref": "E5.24.153", "position": 45839, "lines": ["Then Gurdiyeh said, “The Black Div spreads his snare;", "Destroy us not through boasting filled with air."]}, {"ref": "E6.37.77", "position": 48552, "lines": ["Gurdiyeh came in anguish to his bed;", "She tore her locks; her lap received his head."]}, {"ref": "E6.37.113", "position": 48588, "lines": ["Obey Gurdiyeh; let her counsel guide;", "A wiser counsel walks not by your side."]}, {"ref": "E6.40.15", "position": 48656, "lines": ["This letter to his sister you shall take,", "To noble Gurdiyeh; speak for my sake:"]}, {"ref": "E6.42.1", "position": 48733, "lines": ["Some men deserted from Gurdiyeh’s force,", "And sought the Khan’s protection on their course."]}, {"ref": "E6.42.21", "position": 48753, "lines": ["Then Gurdiyeh came forth in armor bright,", "Clad like a warrior ready for the fight."]}, {"ref": "E6.45.14", "position": 48813, "lines": ["Now Gordvi came and stood before the Shah,", "And told what Gurdiyeh had achieved afar."]}, {"ref": "E6.45.18", "position": 48817, "lines": ["He heard Gurdiyeh with many troops had fled,", "While Chin’s fierce chiefs pursued the path she led."]}, {"ref": "E6.45.21", "position": 48820, "lines": ["When Gurdiyeh heard, she came with noble train,", "From Amuy, with her chiefs across the plain."]}, {"ref": "E6.45.22", "position": 48821, "lines": ["Gostaham saw them, rode before his men,", "And met Gurdiyeh in sorrow there again."]}, {"ref": "E6.45.37", "position": 48836, "lines": ["He spoke to Gurdiyeh with words of heat,", "Recalling Bahram’s deeds, his every feat."]}, {"ref": "E6.45.38", "position": 48837, "lines": ["His words made Gurdiyeh’s troubled spirit shake;", "She felt her former strength begin to break."]}, {"ref": "E6.46.2", "position": 48846, "lines": ["One day he said to Gordvi, “So I hear", "That Gostaham has drawn Gurdiyeh near."]}, {"ref": "E6.46.3", "position": 48847, "lines": ["He took Gurdiyeh to wife; great troops now stand", "Beside him, drawn, I think, by what she planned."]}, {"ref": "E6.46.7", "position": 48851, "lines": ["Then Shah and Gordvi sat, the chamber bare,", "And weighed Gurdiyeh’s part in each affair."]}, {"ref": "E6.46.10", "position": 48854, "lines": ["Though Bahram Chubin once had gone astray,", "Gurdiyeh never turned from us away."]}, {"ref": "E6.46.29", "position": 48873, "lines": ["Your message must reach Gurdiyeh’s prudent ear;", "There is no need for further counsel here.”"]}, {"ref": "E6.46.44", "position": 48888, "lines": ["She rode toward the elm wood, on her way", "To Gurdiyeh, with all she had to say."]}, {"ref": "E6.46.45", "position": 48889, "lines": ["When Gurdiyeh saw her, she grew fresh as spring;", "Her cheeks regained the bloom that hope could bring."]}, {"ref": "E6.47.23", "position": 48927, "lines": ["He sought Gurdiyeh’s hand to make her bride,", "Then bade the Mobad wed them by old rite."]}, {"ref": "E6.48.10", "position": 48939, "lines": ["Gurdiyeh neared the Shah and asked a Turk", "For jowshan, Roman helm, for battle’s work."]}, {"ref": "E6.48.32", "position": 48961, "lines": ["Gurdiyeh heard with joy; the taunts that stung", "Were silenced, and reproach had lost its tongue."]}, {"ref": "E6.50.8", "position": 49010, "lines": ["Then clever Gurdiyeh brought a kitten near,", "So like a child the creature did appear."]}]}, {"id": "women-purandokht", "display_name": "Poorandokht", "label": "Poorandokht", "principal": true, "home_book": 8, "bio": "Poorandokht, named Poorandokht in the poem, takes the throne and speaks of relieving the realm’s suffering.", "identity_note": "", "website_name": "Poorandokht", "named_couplets": 2, "mentions": [{"ref": "E9.4.1", "position": 50611, "lines": ["Poorandokht was her name; when she ascended,", "To heal the realm her royal care extended."]}, {"ref": "E9.4.19", "position": 50629, "lines": ["Poorandokht ruled the world with gentle hand;", "No harsh wind lifted dust across the land."]}]}, {"id": "women-azarmidokht", "display_name": "Azarmidokht", "label": "Azarmidokht", "principal": true, "home_book": 8, "bio": "Azarmidokht follows Poorandokht as ruler. Her declaration of royal law and her brief reign are recorded in E9.5.", "identity_note": "", "website_name": "Azarmidokht", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "E9.5.1", "position": 50633, "lines": ["Another lady, Azarmidokht by name,", "Assumed the crown and rose to royal fame."]}]}, {"id": "women-shirin", "display_name": "Shirin", "label": "Shirin", "principal": true, "home_book": 9, "bio": "Shirin’s story links desire, royal marriage, rivalry, and the collapse of Khosrow Parviz’s reign.", "identity_note": "", "website_name": "Shirin", "named_couplets": 30, "mentions": [{"ref": "E6.48.9", "position": 48938, "lines": ["Before them Shirin walked, bright as the dawn,", "A silver cypress moving on the lawn."]}, {"ref": "E6.48.17", "position": 48946, "lines": ["Then Shirin said, “Why arm her so, O king?", "Her brother’s death may give her wrath its wing."]}, {"ref": "E6.48.20", "position": 48949, "lines": ["The Shah laughed, answering Shirin with a smile:", "“Expect her friendship, free of hate or guile.”"]}, {"ref": "E7.1.1", "position": 49252, "lines": ["Now I resume the histories of old,", "Of Shirin’s love and Khosrow’s reign retold."]}, {"ref": "E7.2.2", "position": 49270, "lines": ["Shirin was then his mate, his living light,", "Dear as the pupils shining in his sight."]}, {"ref": "E7.2.30", "position": 49298, "lines": ["When Shirin heard, “The mighty Shah is near,", "Before his army, coming toward us here,”"]}, {"ref": "E7.2.40", "position": 49308, "lines": ["Where is that love, that flood of tears you bore,", "Which seeing Shirin healed in days before?"]}, {"ref": "E7.2.51", "position": 49319, "lines": ["From his bower Shirin came, her love expressed;", "She kissed his feet, the ground, and then his breast."]}, {"ref": "E7.3.2", "position": 49324, "lines": ["They heard, “Shirin is in the royal bower;", "The old affair has gained its former power.”"]}, {"ref": "E7.3.18", "position": 49340, "lines": ["If Shirin only left the royal sight,", "Your face would fill the courts and world with light."]}, {"ref": "E7.3.40", "position": 49362, "lines": ["Khosrow replied, “Shirin, within this town,", "Was like that bowl when foulness weighed it down."]}, {"ref": "E7.4.3", "position": 49370, "lines": ["Because of her, Shirin grew sick with pain,", "Her cheeks were pale with envy’s inward stain."]}, {"ref": "E7.4.5", "position": 49372, "lines": ["No person knew the trick Shirin had played,", "For in her heart alone the plot was laid."]}, {"ref": "E7.4.6", "position": 49373, "lines": ["A year had passed since Maryam died; his fair", "Gold chambers then he gave to Shirin’s care."]}, {"ref": "E7.10.139", "position": 49835, "lines": ["Khosrow lay sleeping, Shirin by his side;", "She heard the watchmen’s cry and shook inside."]}, {"ref": "E7.10.149", "position": 49845, "lines": ["Then Shirin said, “The destined hour is here;", "Our foes have mastered all our guile, I fear."]}, {"ref": "E8.2.34", "position": 50078, "lines": ["I sealed it, then to Shirin gave the same,", "To keep the secret of your star and name."]}, {"ref": "E8.2.52", "position": 50096, "lines": ["I read it, pondering each warning deep,", "Then gave the letter to Shirin to keep."]}, {"ref": "E8.2.53", "position": 50097, "lines": ["In Shirin’s keeping lie the letter sealed,", "And horoscope that once your fate revealed."]}, {"ref": "E8.3.23", "position": 50289, "lines": ["From Shirin’s loving hand alone he fed,", "While on her breast she wept with grief and dread."]}, {"ref": "E8.6.1", "position": 50383, "lines": ["Now Khosrow’s tale is told; hear what befell", "Shiruyeh and Shirin, whose end I tell."]}, {"ref": "E8.6.3", "position": 50385, "lines": ["Shiruyeh dispatched a messenger to say", "To Shirin, “Wicked sorceress, come away."]}, {"ref": "E8.6.7", "position": 50389, "lines": ["Shirin grew furious at his foul abuse;", "Such vile and senseless words had no excuse."]}, {"ref": "E8.6.23", "position": 50405, "lines": ["Shirin, on hearing this, was filled with pain;", "She writhed as pallor spread its ashen stain."]}, {"ref": "E8.6.32", "position": 50414, "lines": ["Shirin replied, “First grant me justice; then", "My life is yours before these noblemen."]}, {"ref": "E8.6.38", "position": 50420, "lines": ["Then Shirin turned toward Iran’s chiefs in hall,", "The gathered nobles, elders, one and all."]}, {"ref": "E8.6.46", "position": 50428, "lines": ["Then Shirin said, “O lords of honored name,", "Three things bring women honor and acclaim."]}, {"ref": "E8.6.61", "position": 50443, "lines": ["When Shiruyeh saw Shirin’s face unveiled,", "His spirit fled him, and his senses failed."]}, {"ref": "E8.6.87", "position": 50469, "lines": ["Then Shirin said, “This wretch, whom skies condemn,", "Has slain his father for the diadem."]}, {"ref": "E8.6.93", "position": 50475, "lines": ["Her hearers sought the Shah, and there they told", "What they had heard from Shirin, pure and bold."]}]}, {"id": "women-kaidafa", "display_name": "Kaydafa", "label": "Kaydafa", "principal": true, "home_book": 10, "bio": "Kaydafa, named Kaydafa in the poem, recognizes the disguised Iskandar at her court.", "identity_note": "D5 is the queen. The name Kaydafa also denotes a city in D7; city matches are excluded.", "website_name": "Kaydafa", "named_couplets": 26, "mentions": [{"ref": "D5.17.10", "position": 31799, "lines": ["World-seeking, generous, famed throughout the land,", "Kaydafa held the scepter of command."]}, {"ref": "D5.17.19", "position": 31808, "lines": ["Kaydafa saw his likeness with a sigh,", "And hid it, troubled by what met her eye."]}, {"ref": "D5.17.22", "position": 31811, "lines": ["Iskandar questioned Qaytun, “Tell me true:", "Who rivals Queen Kaydafa, in your view?”"]}, {"ref": "D5.18.3", "position": 31821, "lines": ["To wise Kaydafa, eminent of name,", "Whose majesty has won a world-wide fame."]}, {"ref": "D5.19.2", "position": 31846, "lines": ["A month he marched with all his armed train,", "And reached Kaydafa’s border and domain."]}, {"ref": "D5.19.9", "position": 31853, "lines": ["Kaydafa’s son was married in that town;", "He gladdened Faryan, wearer of its crown."]}, {"ref": "D5.19.10", "position": 31854, "lines": ["For King Faryan had given him as bride", "His cherished child; Kaydafa swelled his pride."]}, {"ref": "D5.19.23", "position": 31867, "lines": ["Call me before you as your envoy then,", "And speak of Queen Kaydafa once again."]}, {"ref": "D5.19.32", "position": 31876, "lines": ["Qaydrush replied, “Hear what I have to say:", "I am Kaydafa’s son, held here today."]}, {"ref": "D5.20.6", "position": 31900, "lines": ["They journeyed on with haste across the land,", "Toward Queen Kaydafa’s seat of high command."]}, {"ref": "D5.20.7", "position": 31901, "lines": ["When Queen Kaydafa learned her son was near,", "She listened eagerly, intent to hear."]}, {"ref": "D5.20.16", "position": 31910, "lines": ["When Queen Kaydafa heard her son’s account,", "Her heavy sorrow rose beyond all count."]}, {"ref": "D5.20.35", "position": 31929, "lines": ["They set out trays of silver and of gold;", "Kaydafa’s honored name they first extolled."]}, {"ref": "D5.20.45", "position": 31939, "lines": ["‘Tell pure Kaydafa: let your heart pursue", "No other path than what is straight and true."]}, {"ref": "D5.20.52", "position": 31946, "lines": ["Kaydafa was enraged at what she heard;", "She found no cure but silence, not a word."]}, {"ref": "D5.20.67", "position": 31961, "lines": ["Kaydafa smiled; his speech had pleased her well,", "And made her heart with fresh enjoyment swell."]}, {"ref": "D5.20.75", "position": 31969, "lines": ["Kaydafa said: “Enough of this dispute;", "You are Iskandar; let your lips be mute."]}, {"ref": "D5.21.1", "position": 31981, "lines": ["Kaydafa smiled to see his lion’s pride,", "And spoke with gentle wisdom at his side."]}, {"ref": "D5.21.29", "position": 32009, "lines": ["Kaydafa said: “One thing I must declare:", "One warning now deserves your closest care."]}, {"ref": "D5.21.41", "position": 32021, "lines": ["Horse-felling Taynush stood with Qaydrush near;", "To Kaydafa’s commands both lent an ear."]}, {"ref": "D5.22.53", "position": 32084, "lines": ["Kaydafa heard Iskandar’s subtle speech,", "And grasped the hidden end he hoped to reach."]}, {"ref": "D5.23.16", "position": 32102, "lines": ["Kaydafa marked the solemn words he swore,", "His honest pledge that war would rise no more."]}, {"ref": "D5.23.65", "position": 32151, "lines": ["Taynush had all his men their steeds bestride,", "Then rode to court to stand by Kaydafa’s side."]}, {"ref": "D5.23.66", "position": 32152, "lines": ["They bade Kaydafa farewell: “May you stay", "A living thread in heaven’s bright array!”"]}, {"ref": "D5.23.93", "position": 32179, "lines": ["Kaydafa knew whose hand you held that day:", "The king’s own hand within your fingers lay.”"]}, {"ref": "D5.23.99", "position": 32185, "lines": ["Tell wise Kaydafa, ruler, keen of sight,", "Whose counsel sees the course of action right:"]}]}, {"id": "women-simorgh_guardian", "display_name": "The nurturing Simorgh", "label": "Simorgh", "principal": true, "home_book": 10, "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.", "identity_note": "Included as a principal figure in Book 10, classified separately from human women. The bird slain by Esfandiyar in C7 is excluded.", "website_name": "Simorgh", "named_couplets": 46, "mentions": [{"ref": "A7.2.39", "position": 2320, "lines": ["The Simorgh there had built her lofty nest,", "Its home was far from every creature’s quest."]}, {"ref": "A7.2.48", "position": 2329, "lines": ["When hunger seized the Simorgh’s waiting brood,", "She rose on mighty wings in search of food."]}, {"ref": "A7.2.53", "position": 2334, "lines": ["God filled the Simorgh’s heart with pity mild;", "She lost all thought of feeding on the child."]}, {"ref": "A7.2.58", "position": 2339, "lines": ["Blood dripped like tears from both the infant’s eyes;", "The Simorgh and her brood now heard his cries."]}, {"ref": "A7.3.38", "position": 2384, "lines": ["Sahm stared at hard rock and the fearful nest;", "The Simorgh’s savage grandeur gripped his breast."]}, {"ref": "A7.3.51", "position": 2397, "lines": ["The Simorgh gazed from Alborz’ lofty height,", "And saw Sahm’s company come into sight."]}, {"ref": "A7.3.61", "position": 2407, "lines": ["Though never yet had human speech been heard,", "From Simorgh he had learned the spoken word."]}, {"ref": "A7.3.62", "position": 2408, "lines": ["He spoke in Simorgh’s manner, clear and bold,", "Rich in deep wisdom and in knowledge old."]}, {"ref": "A7.3.64", "position": 2410, "lines": ["Then Dastan asked the Simorgh, “Can it be", "You tire of my companionship and me?"]}, {"ref": "A7.3.67", "position": 2413, "lines": ["Simorgh said, “Behold the Kayanian state,", "And learn the royal customs of the great,"]}, {"ref": "A7.3.80", "position": 2426, "lines": ["He bowed before the Simorgh to the ground,", "And joined his prayer with blessings all around:"]}, {"ref": "A7.3.84", "position": 2430, "lines": ["At once the Simorgh rose in upward flight;", "Sahm and his company watched her out of sight."]}, {"ref": "A7.3.96", "position": 2442, "lines": ["Sahm named him Zal-e-Zar before them all;", "Dastan was what the Simorgh used to call."]}, {"ref": "A7.4.30", "position": 2477, "lines": ["Then Shah asked of the Simorgh and the height,", "And why the honored child had known such plight."]}, {"ref": "A7.4.33", "position": 2480, "lines": ["In time the tale spread out through every town;", "The names of Zal and Simorgh won renown."]}, {"ref": "A7.4.37", "position": 2484, "lines": ["Within were Simorgh’s chicks and Zal beside;", "They seemed as peers together there allied."]}, {"ref": "A7.4.50", "position": 2497, "lines": ["The Simorgh beat her wings and climbed the cloud,", "Then wheeled above my head in circles proud."]}, {"ref": "A7.4.55", "position": 2502, "lines": ["My tongue broke into praise before the bird;", "I bowed to Simorgh, awed by what occurred."]}, {"ref": "A7.6.9", "position": 2548, "lines": ["The Simorgh bore him to her mountain height,", "Yet Heaven never left him without light."]}, {"ref": "A8.7.13", "position": 2989, "lines": ["The Simorgh bore me to an Indian height,", "Where I was fed apart from human sight."]}, {"ref": "A8.16.17", "position": 3499, "lines": ["He may take wing like Simorgh through the sky,", "Then ask what answer I can give; and why.”"]}, {"ref": "A9.1.16", "position": 3868, "lines": ["Then suddenly a thought came to his mind:", "The Simorgh’s plume he once had left behind."]}, {"ref": "A9.1.18", "position": 3870, "lines": ["A brazier blazed beneath his anxious stare;", "He burned the Simorgh’s feather in its flare."]}, {"ref": "A9.1.44", "position": 3896, "lines": ["The Simorgh left; Zal took the plume she gave,", "And followed every counsel, calm and brave."]}, {"ref": "A9.2.42", "position": 3991, "lines": ["A thousand blessings on the Simorgh’s name;", "For Yazdan showed her how the healing came."]}, {"ref": "B13.21.38", "position": 15360, "lines": ["But when the dark has sealed my watching eye,", "I will descend like Simorgh from the sky."]}, {"ref": "C2.11.59", "position": 18266, "lines": ["Its wing was Simorgh’s, and its hoof was steel,", "Its head and tail made Bijan’s Shabrang real."]}, {"ref": "C2.18.19", "position": 18586, "lines": ["You stand between Iran and every ill,", "Like Simorgh wings outspread above us still."]}, {"ref": "C8.14.7", "position": 28686, "lines": ["The Simorgh came, her wings spread out to fly;", "No noble bearing, no farr met her eye."]}, {"ref": "C8.14.9", "position": 28688, "lines": ["Though hunger gnawed, the Simorgh’s scorn was plain;", "She held his body worthless, in disdain."]}, {"ref": "C8.14.11", "position": 28690, "lines": ["In time the Simorgh came to love the child;", "And so the years passed by him in the wild."]}, {"ref": "C8.24.29", "position": 29289, "lines": ["I know one remedy; let this be tried:", "I shall summon the Simorgh as our guide."]}, {"ref": "C8.25.4", "position": 29294, "lines": ["He lit a censer’s fire amid the gloom,", "And burned a portion of the Simorgh’s plume."]}, {"ref": "C8.25.10", "position": 29300, "lines": ["The Simorgh said, “O king, what grief or fear", "Has made you burn my plume to call me here?”"]}, {"ref": "C8.25.17", "position": 29307, "lines": ["The Simorgh said, “O Pahlevan, take heart;", "Let grief and fear from your worn soul depart."]}, {"ref": "C8.25.36", "position": 29326, "lines": ["The Simorgh said, “O elephant in might,", "Most famed of all the warriors who fight,"]}, {"ref": "C8.25.49", "position": 29339, "lines": ["The Simorgh said, “In love I now reveal", "The hidden doom that heaven’s signs conceal."]}, {"ref": "C8.25.57", "position": 29347, "lines": ["He reached the sea; above him, all grew dim", "Beneath the Simorgh flying over him."]}, {"ref": "C8.25.61", "position": 29351, "lines": ["She called him close and gently stroked his head;", "And then the knowing Simorgh spoke and said:"]}, {"ref": "C8.25.67", "position": 29357, "lines": ["The Simorgh still above his head remained,", "And guided him until his house was gained."]}, {"ref": "C8.26.1", "position": 29365, "lines": ["The Simorgh bade farewell to Zal, allied", "As weft to warp, bound closely side by side."]}, {"ref": "C8.27.12", "position": 29435, "lines": ["Then Rostam quickly fitted to his bow", "The shaft, as Simorgh taught, to strike his foe."]}, {"ref": "C8.27.58", "position": 29481, "lines": ["This wood has brought my days to their last hour,", "Through Simorgh’s aid and Rostam’s cunning power."]}, {"ref": "C8.28.16", "position": 29509, "lines": ["You were the pretext; father was my fate,", "Not Rostam, Simorgh, shaft, or bow of hate."]}, {"ref": "C8.29.78", "position": 29645, "lines": ["Not Simorgh, Zal, or Rostam struck him dead;", "You killed him; cease these tears of grief you shed."]}, {"ref": "D6.6.39", "position": 33355, "lines": ["With Simorgh’s wings and peacock’s tail it sped,", "With Rakhsh’s ears and hooves and mighty head."]}]}, {"id": "women-arnavaz", "display_name": "Arnavaz", "label": "Arnavaz", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Jamshid’s daughter, in Zahhak and Fereydoon’s story.", "identity_note": "Jamshid’s daughter, in Zahhak and Fereydoon’s story.", "website_name": "Arnavaz", "named_couplets": 9, "mentions": [{"ref": "A5.1.8", "position": 608, "lines": ["One, Shahrnaz, was veiled and passing fair;", "Chaste Arnavaz, her sister, formed the pair."]}, {"ref": "A5.2.2", "position": 643, "lines": ["He slept one night beside Arnavaz fair,", "When dark foreboding filled the midnight air."]}, {"ref": "A5.2.14", "position": 655, "lines": ["Arnavaz spoke: “O king, why this dismay?", "What dream has torn your peaceful sleep away?"]}, {"ref": "A5.2.19", "position": 660, "lines": ["Arnavaz replied: “Let truth become clear;", "You must unfold the secret of your fear."]}, {"ref": "A5.7.26", "position": 950, "lines": ["When Arnavaz these words had clearly heard,", "She grasped the truth and in her heart it stirred:"]}, {"ref": "A5.7.45", "position": 969, "lines": ["Thus Arnavaz disclosed the hidden thread,", "While high-born Fereydoon heard all she said."]}, {"ref": "A5.8.6", "position": 975, "lines": ["Shahrnaz, cypress-tall, sat at his right;", "Moon-faced Arnavaz shone, a beauty bright."]}, {"ref": "A5.8.40", "position": 1009, "lines": ["One hand now rests on fair Shahrnaz’s cheek;", "One brushes Arnavaz’s lips as they speak."]}, {"ref": "A6.2.3", "position": 1157, "lines": ["The youngest Arnavaz had brought to light,", "Fair-cheeked, radiant to his father’s sight."]}]}, {"id": "women-shahrnaz", "display_name": "Shahrnaz", "label": "Shahrnaz", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Jamshid’s daughter. Do not confuse with Shahr-Banu.", "identity_note": "Jamshid’s daughter. Do not confuse with Shahr-Banu.", "website_name": "Shahrnaz", "named_couplets": 5, "mentions": [{"ref": "A5.1.8", "position": 608, "lines": ["One, Shahrnaz, was veiled and passing fair;", "Chaste Arnavaz, her sister, formed the pair."]}, {"ref": "A5.8.6", "position": 975, "lines": ["Shahrnaz, cypress-tall, sat at his right;", "Moon-faced Arnavaz shone, a beauty bright."]}, {"ref": "A5.8.40", "position": 1009, "lines": ["One hand now rests on fair Shahrnaz’s cheek;", "One brushes Arnavaz’s lips as they speak."]}, {"ref": "A5.9.17", "position": 1039, "lines": ["Below, young Fereydoon sat in his place,", "With Shahrnaz beside him, face to face."]}, {"ref": "A6.2.2", "position": 1156, "lines": ["Two spotless sons from Shahrnaz were born,", "And with their grace the royal house adorned."]}]}, {"id": "women-arezu_yemen", "display_name": "Arezu · princess of Yemen", "label": "Arezu", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Salm’s bride; separate from Mahiyar’s daughter.", "identity_note": "Salm’s bride; separate from Mahiyar’s daughter.", "website_name": "Arezu", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "A6.6.42", "position": 1383, "lines": ["For Salm, fair Arezu became his bride,", "Her noble grace and beauty at his side."]}]}, {"id": "women-mah_e_azadeh", "display_name": "Mah-e Azadeh · princess of Yemen", "label": "Mah-e Azadeh", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Tur’s bride; not the Roman harpist Azadeh.", "identity_note": "Tur’s bride; not the Roman harpist Azadeh.", "website_name": "Mah-e Azadeh", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "A6.6.43", "position": 1384, "lines": ["Mah-e Azadeh, free in noble ways,", "Was joined to Tur, moon-bright before their gaze."]}]}, {"id": "women-sahi", "display_name": "Sahi · princess of Yemen", "label": "Sahi", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Iraj’s bride in A6.6.44. No alias is inferred with Mah-Afarid, introduced separately in A6.14.", "identity_note": "Iraj’s bride in A6.6.44. No alias is inferred with Mah-Afarid, introduced separately in A6.14.", "website_name": "Sahi", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "A6.6.44", "position": 1385, "lines": ["Fair Sahi went to Iraj, his to wed;", "Canopus bowed before her lovely head.”"]}]}, {"id": "women-mah_afarid_iraj", "display_name": "Mah-Afarid · consort of Iraj", "label": "Mah-Afarid", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Introduced as a concubine/consort in A6.14; her daughter is Manuchehr’s mother. Kept separate from Sahi and later namesakes.", "identity_note": "Introduced as a concubine/consort in A6.14; her daughter is Manuchehr’s mother. Kept separate from Sahi and later namesakes.", "website_name": "Mah-Afarid", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "A6.14.2", "position": 1695, "lines": ["Among the moon-faced women in that place,", "Mah-Afarid appeared, a maid of grace."]}]}, {"id": "women-banu_gashasp", "display_name": "Banu Gashasp", "label": "Banu Gashasp", "principal": false, "home_book": 1, "bio": "Rostam’s daughter and Giv’s wife; not Shahr-Banu.", "identity_note": "Rostam’s daughter and Giv’s wife; not Shahr-Banu.", "website_name": "Banu Gashasp", "named_couplets": 3, "mentions": [{"ref": "B10.15.35", "position": 11826, "lines": ["News reached Banu Gashasp without delay:", "Giv had prepared his horse to ride away."]}, {"ref": "B10.23.31", "position": 12190, "lines": ["Banu Gashasp, his eldest child by name,", "A rider and a champion known to fame."]}, {"ref": "B10.29.21", "position": 12413, "lines": ["Then Banu Gashasp rode forth with wealth in train,", "Fire-swift she hurried over road and plain."]}]}, {"id": "women-shahr_banu", "display_name": "Shahr-Banu", "label": "Shahr-Banu", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Giv’s sister, said to be married to Rostam at B10.23.33.", "identity_note": "Giv’s sister, said to be married to Rostam at B10.23.33.", "website_name": "Shahr-Banu", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "B10.23.33", "position": 12192, "lines": ["My sister too, the fair Shahr-Banu, wed", "Great Rostam; moon of women, so all said."]}]}, {"id": "women-golshahr", "display_name": "Golshahr", "label": "Golshahr", "principal": false, "home_book": 5, "bio": "Piran’s wife and Jarireh’s mother.", "identity_note": "Piran’s wife and Jarireh’s mother.", "website_name": "Golshahr", "named_couplets": 13, "mentions": [{"ref": "B9.34.24", "position": 10046, "lines": ["When Piran left, he hurried from the hall,", "And told Golshahr what soon would them befall."]}, {"ref": "B9.34.27", "position": 10049, "lines": ["Golshahr then brought her daughter forward dressed,", "A coronet of gold adorned her crest."]}, {"ref": "B9.37.10", "position": 10139, "lines": ["He gave Golshahr the key to garments rare,", "And put the household stores beneath her care."]}, {"ref": "B9.37.22", "position": 10151, "lines": ["Golshahr and all her sisters came in sight,", "A golden ammari draped in diba bright."]}, {"ref": "B9.37.23", "position": 10152, "lines": ["Golshahr took ten thousand dinars then,", "And cast them out in largesse among men."]}, {"ref": "B9.37.25", "position": 10154, "lines": ["Golshahr kissed earth and cried before them all:", "“Now Venus joins the Sun within this hall.”"]}, {"ref": "B9.37.28", "position": 10157, "lines": ["When all was done, a message sped like smoke,", "And Piran sent to Golshahr as he spoke:"]}, {"ref": "B9.43.30", "position": 10392, "lines": ["Returning home, he spoke to Golshahr thus:", "“If one has never seen what gladdens us,"]}, {"ref": "B9.56.40", "position": 11109, "lines": ["Once home, to Golshahr Piran whispered low:", "“Keep Farangis concealed, and let none know."]}, {"ref": "B9.57.6", "position": 11118, "lines": ["The chieftain woke and cast off slumber deep;", "Golshahr arose, awakened from her sleep."]}, {"ref": "B9.57.10", "position": 11122, "lines": ["Golshahr ran swiftly to the queen and saw", "The newborn prince, and stood transfixed with awe."]}, {"ref": "B10.25.23", "position": 12262, "lines": ["Save Golshahr, foremost wife within your hall,", "Who knows your skin and marrow, and knows all.”"]}, {"ref": "B10.25.25", "position": 12264, "lines": ["“None shall release me till she cuts me free;", "Golshahr alone shall loose these bonds from me.”"]}]}, {"id": "women-espanoye", "display_name": "Espanoye", "label": "Espanoye", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Tazhav’s beloved, captured by Bijan.", "identity_note": "Tazhav’s beloved, captured by Bijan.", "website_name": "Espanoye", "named_couplets": 4, "mentions": [{"ref": "B11.6.31", "position": 12928, "lines": ["Her name is Espanoye, moon-faced and bright,", "A cypress formed in grace and pure delight."]}, {"ref": "B12.17.49", "position": 13842, "lines": ["When near the walls, fair Espanoye appeared,", "Her face was wet, her heart with anguish seared."]}, {"ref": "B12.17.62", "position": 13855, "lines": ["Then fair Espanoye stepped from the steed;", "Tazhav wept hard; relieved, it gathered speed."]}, {"ref": "B12.17.64", "position": 13857, "lines": ["When Bijan looked on Espanoye fair,", "Her feet were veiled beneath her musky hair,"]}]}, {"id": "women-homahyi_goshtasb", "display_name": "Homahyi · daughter of Goshtasb", "label": "Homahyi", "principal": false, "home_book": 7, "bio": "Esfandiyar’s sister; a different woman from Queen Homahyi Chehrzad.", "identity_note": "Esfandiyar’s sister; a different woman from Queen Homahyi Chehrzad.", "website_name": "Homahyi", "named_couplets": 10, "mentions": [{"ref": "C6.14.66", "position": 26392, "lines": ["Whoever steps forth now shall take as bride", "Homahyi, my own daughter, at his side.”"]}, {"ref": "C6.20.7", "position": 26552, "lines": ["He gave Homahyi, his daughter fair of face,", "To his own eldest son of royal race."]}, {"ref": "C6.25.25", "position": 26754, "lines": ["The guards of Homahyi’s palace also stay;", "Rise now! Make haste, and put aside delay.”"]}, {"ref": "C6.28.16", "position": 26872, "lines": ["Had only fair Homahyi met disgrace,", "A sage would quake, his anguish in his face."]}, {"ref": "C6.30.42", "position": 26987, "lines": ["Fair Homahyi and Bih Afrid now stand", "As captives, full of grief, in Turkish land."]}, {"ref": "C6.30.44", "position": 26989, "lines": ["Esfandiyar replied, “Did Homahyi bright", "Remember me in chains by day or night?"]}, {"ref": "C7.10.20", "position": 27783, "lines": ["Homahyi knew his voice; the sound brought peace,", "And gave her anxious heart a brief release."]}, {"ref": "C7.10.24", "position": 27787, "lines": ["The watchful prince perceived that Homahyi knew,", "And from beneath his veil his face he drew."]}, {"ref": "C7.12.14", "position": 27868, "lines": ["Homahyi heard the tumult through the hall,", "And with Bih Afrid hurried at the call."]}, {"ref": "C8.29.64", "position": 29631, "lines": ["When all the nobles left, the sisters came,", "Homahyi and Bih Afrid, grief aflame."]}]}, {"id": "women-bih_afrid", "display_name": "Bih Afrid", "label": "Bih Afrid", "principal": false, "home_book": 7, "bio": "Goshtasb’s daughter, sister of Homahyi.", "identity_note": "Goshtasb’s daughter, sister of Homahyi.", "website_name": "Bih Afrid", "named_couplets": 5, "mentions": [{"ref": "C6.28.17", "position": 26873, "lines": ["And Bih Afrid, your other daughter fair,", "Once hidden from the very breath of air,"]}, {"ref": "C6.30.42", "position": 26987, "lines": ["Fair Homahyi and Bih Afrid now stand", "As captives, full of grief, in Turkish land."]}, {"ref": "C6.30.45", "position": 26990, "lines": ["And noble Bih Afrid, of high degree,", "Had scarcely cast a single thought on me.”"]}, {"ref": "C7.12.14", "position": 27868, "lines": ["Homahyi heard the tumult through the hall,", "And with Bih Afrid hurried at the call."]}, {"ref": "C8.29.64", "position": 29631, "lines": ["When all the nobles left, the sisters came,", "Homahyi and Bih Afrid, grief aflame."]}]}, {"id": "women-nahid_darab", "display_name": "Nahid · Darab’s Roman bride", "label": "Nahid", "principal": false, "home_book": 5, "bio": "Mother of Iskandar. Not Katayun or the planet Venus.", "identity_note": "Mother of Iskandar. Not Katayun or the planet Venus.", "website_name": "Nahid", "named_couplets": 5, "mentions": [{"ref": "D3.3.32", "position": 30619, "lines": ["Her name is fair Nahid, renowned and bright,", "Who sits upon a golden throne of light."]}, {"ref": "D3.3.48", "position": 30635, "lines": ["Behind Nahid came sixty maidens bright,", "Each with a golden cup that caught the light."]}, {"ref": "D3.4.24", "position": 30663, "lines": ["He stroked its eyes and mane with gentle joy;", "The foal was of an age with Nahid’s boy."]}, {"ref": "D3.4.32", "position": 30671, "lines": ["When Nahid left, Darab took as his wife", "Another bride to share his royal life."]}, {"ref": "D3.4.33", "position": 30672, "lines": ["She bore a son, a prince of royal grace,", "Younger than Nahid’s child, of shining face."]}]}, {"id": "women-dalaray", "display_name": "Dalaray", "label": "Dalaray", "principal": false, "home_book": 10, "bio": "Roshanak’s mother; exchanges letters with Iskandar.", "identity_note": "Roshanak’s mother; exchanges letters with Iskandar.", "website_name": "Dalaray", "named_couplets": 4, "mentions": [{"ref": "D5.2.2", "position": 31156, "lines": ["The scribe to Roshanak’s own mother wrote,", "To Dalaray, and thus began the note:"]}, {"ref": "D5.3.2", "position": 31186, "lines": ["When Dalaray received Iskandar’s word,", "A heavy sigh from her sad breast was heard."]}, {"ref": "D5.4.2", "position": 31214, "lines": ["He said: “Go now to Dalaray, and bear", "Kind words about the marriage we prepare."]}, {"ref": "D5.4.12", "position": 31224, "lines": ["Then Dalaray came from her palace gate,", "With nobles, as their customs would dictate."]}]}, {"id": "women-roshanak", "display_name": "Roshanak", "label": "Roshanak", "principal": false, "home_book": 10, "bio": "Dara’s daughter and Iskandar’s bride.", "identity_note": "Dara’s daughter and Iskandar’s bride.", "website_name": "Roshanak", "named_couplets": 9, "mentions": [{"ref": "D4.9.47", "position": 31055, "lines": ["Her mother named her Roshanak; her birth", "Brought gladness and delight to all the earth."]}, {"ref": "D5.2.2", "position": 31156, "lines": ["The scribe to Roshanak’s own mother wrote,", "To Dalaray, and thus began the note:"]}, {"ref": "D5.2.12", "position": 31166, "lines": ["How Dara gave fair Roshanak as bride,", "And said, ‘She is fit to be at your side.’"]}, {"ref": "D5.3.19", "position": 31203, "lines": ["At Roshanak’s betrothal we rejoice;", "Our hearts are gladdened by that welcome choice."]}, {"ref": "D5.4.3", "position": 31215, "lines": ["See Roshanak in her secluded place,", "And give her blessings from me, full of grace."]}, {"ref": "D5.4.22", "position": 31234, "lines": ["With parasol and servants round her seat,", "Sat Roshanak, her happiness complete."]}, {"ref": "D5.4.24", "position": 31236, "lines": ["When Roshanak drew near to Mesr’s gate,", "They came to greet her, all, of high estate."]}, {"ref": "D5.36.12", "position": 32895, "lines": ["If Roshanak should bear to me a son,", "Then let my royal lineage through him run."]}, {"ref": "D5.39.5", "position": 33004, "lines": ["Then Roshanak arrived in deep despair,", "She cried: “O Shah, whose like is found nowhere,"]}]}, {"id": "women-faghestan", "display_name": "Faghestan", "label": "Faghestan", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Kayd’s daughter, sent as Iskandar’s bride.", "identity_note": "Kayd’s daughter, sent as Iskandar’s bride.", "website_name": "Faghestan", "named_couplets": 2, "mentions": [{"ref": "D5.9.36", "position": 31462, "lines": ["Give Kayd my charter and my pledge, then load", "Your packs with Faghestan and take the road."]}, {"ref": "D5.10.15", "position": 31478, "lines": ["Faghestan came before the Shah; she bore", "A crown of black musk through his chamber door."]}]}, {"id": "women-nusha", "display_name": "Nusha", "label": "Nusha", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Narsi’s daughter, Malika’s mother; carried off by Tair.", "identity_note": "Narsi’s daughter, Malika’s mother; carried off by Tair.", "website_name": "Nusha", "named_couplets": 3, "mentions": [{"ref": "D8.1.2.6", "position": 34868, "lines": ["He heard of Nusha, fair and young of face,", "The Shah’s own aunt, a flower of royal race."]}, {"ref": "D8.1.2.32", "position": 34894, "lines": ["I share your vengeance; I am kin to you,", "Nusha’s own daughter, of your lineage true."]}, {"ref": "D8.1.3.34", "position": 34949, "lines": ["Shapur replied, “You seized, to our great shame,", "Narsi’s own daughter; Nusha was her name."]}]}, {"id": "women-malika", "display_name": "Malika", "label": "Malika", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Daughter of Tair and Nusha, in Shapur’s story.", "identity_note": "Daughter of Tair and Nusha, in Shapur’s story.", "website_name": "Malika", "named_couplets": 3, "mentions": [{"ref": "D8.1.2.11", "position": 34873, "lines": ["Her father named her Malika, and knew", "His daughter worthy of a kingdom too."]}, {"ref": "D8.1.2.25", "position": 34887, "lines": ["Then Malika looked down from fortress height,", "And saw the flag and rider armed for fight."]}, {"ref": "D8.1.2.27", "position": 34889, "lines": ["From Malika all sleep and peace had flown,", "For love had made her heart no more her own."]}]}, {"id": "women-dilafruz", "display_name": "Dilafruz Farrukhpish", "label": "Dilafruz Farrukhpish", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "The woman who frees Shapur. Excludes the C4 officer and D10 laborer of the same name.", "identity_note": "The woman who frees Shapur. Excludes the C4 officer and D10 laborer of the same name.", "website_name": "Dilafruz", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "D8.1.10.37", "position": 35389, "lines": ["He named her Dilafruz Farrukhpish; above", "The other beauties, she possessed his love."]}]}, {"id": "women-azadeh_harpist", "display_name": "Azadeh · Roman harpist", "label": "Azadeh", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Bahram Goor’s Roman harpist. Excludes Mah-e Azadeh, the Yemenite princess.", "identity_note": "Bahram Goor’s Roman harpist. Excludes Mah-e Azadeh, the Yemenite princess.", "website_name": "Azadeh", "named_couplets": 3, "mentions": [{"ref": "D9.3.2", "position": 35754, "lines": ["The Roman harpist journeyed at his side;", "Azadeh, coral-cheeked, his joy and pride."]}, {"ref": "D9.3.8", "position": 35760, "lines": ["Two pairs of deer appeared before his face;", "He smiled: “Azadeh, moon of shining grace,"]}, {"ref": "D9.3.28", "position": 35780, "lines": ["His arrow pinned its head and hoof and ear;", "Azadeh’s heart was troubled for the deer."]}]}, {"id": "women-moshknaz", "display_name": "Moshknaz", "label": "Moshknaz", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "identity_note": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "website_name": "Moshknaz", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "D10.9.23", "position": 36743, "lines": ["Moshknaz came, with Moshkanak beside,", "Then Naztab and Susanak in their pride."]}]}, {"id": "women-moshkanak", "display_name": "Moshkanak", "label": "Moshkanak", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "identity_note": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "website_name": "Moshkanak", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "D10.9.23", "position": 36743, "lines": ["Moshknaz came, with Moshkanak beside,", "Then Naztab and Susanak in their pride."]}]}, {"id": "women-naztab", "display_name": "Naztab", "label": "Naztab", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "identity_note": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "website_name": "Naztab", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "D10.9.23", "position": 36743, "lines": ["Moshknaz came, with Moshkanak beside,", "Then Naztab and Susanak in their pride."]}]}, {"id": "women-susanak", "display_name": "Susanak", "label": "Susanak", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "identity_note": "One of the miller’s four daughters at D10.9.23.", "website_name": "Susanak", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "D10.9.23", "position": 36743, "lines": ["Moshknaz came, with Moshkanak beside,", "Then Naztab and Susanak in their pride."]}]}, {"id": "women-mah_afrid_barzin", "display_name": "Mah Afrid · daughter of Barzin", "label": "Mah Afrid", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "The eldest of Barzin’s three daughters; not Iraj’s consort or Tur’s daughter.", "identity_note": "The eldest of Barzin’s three daughters; not Iraj’s consort or Tur’s daughter.", "website_name": "Mah Afrid", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "D10.13.99", "position": 37140, "lines": ["The eldest daughter’s name was Mah Afrid;", "The second, Faranak, slim as a reed."]}]}, {"id": "women-faranak_barzin", "display_name": "Faranak · daughter of Barzin", "label": "Faranak", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "A later woman, distinct from Fereydoon’s mother.", "identity_note": "A later woman, distinct from Fereydoon’s mother.", "website_name": "Faranak", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "D10.13.99", "position": 37140, "lines": ["The eldest daughter’s name was Mah Afrid;", "The second, Faranak, slim as a reed."]}]}, {"id": "women-shanbalid", "display_name": "Shanbalid", "label": "Shanbalid", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Youngest of Barzin’s three daughters.", "identity_note": "Youngest of Barzin’s three daughters.", "website_name": "Shanbalid", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "D10.13.100", "position": 37141, "lines": ["The youngest maid was lovely Shanbalid;", "To wed all three the joyful Shah agreed."]}]}, {"id": "women-arezu_jeweler", "display_name": "Arezu · Mahiyar’s daughter", "label": "Arezu", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Singer and harpist married to Bahram Goor; not Salm’s Yemenite bride.", "identity_note": "Singer and harpist married to Bahram Goor; not Salm’s Yemenite bride.", "website_name": "Arezu", "named_couplets": 13, "mentions": [{"ref": "D10.14.97", "position": 37261, "lines": ["The maiden’s name was Arezu, his light;", "She served his wine and was his heart’s delight."]}, {"ref": "D10.14.111", "position": 37275, "lines": ["I wait upon you as a handmaid true;", "Called Arezu, I joy in guests like you."]}, {"ref": "D10.14.121", "position": 37285, "lines": ["I see no man to rival you in strife;", "May Arezu serve you faithfully through life.”"]}, {"ref": "D10.14.128", "position": 37292, "lines": ["Arezu replied, “Good father, hear me say:", "If you would give me to a man today,"]}, {"ref": "D10.14.143", "position": 37307, "lines": ["The father said, “Arezu, say what is true:", "Do looks and manners both approve him too?”"]}, {"ref": "D10.14.149", "position": 37313, "lines": ["Arezu went to her chamber, while around", "The sleeping village lay without a sound."]}, {"ref": "D10.14.178", "position": 37342, "lines": ["To Arezu’s own chamber then he drew,", "And said, “My gracious Moon, I speak to you."]}, {"ref": "D10.14.194", "position": 37358, "lines": ["He called Arezu, whom his heart desired;", "She came with wine and gifts as he required."]}, {"ref": "D10.14.195", "position": 37359, "lines": ["A handmaid bore her crown and earrings bright;", "Arezu bowed and kissed the ground outright."]}, {"ref": "D10.14.208", "position": 37372, "lines": ["I saw no ill behavior in you here;", "Now listen to Arezu’s music clear."]}, {"ref": "D10.14.211", "position": 37375, "lines": ["Arezu saw the strangers and withdrew,", "Her brow drawn tight among the guests so new."]}, {"ref": "D10.14.213", "position": 37377, "lines": ["Called back, Arezu took a golden seat,", "And sang of chase and war in accents sweet."]}, {"ref": "D10.14.223", "position": 37387, "lines": ["A jeweled crown adorned the maiden’s head;", "Toward Bahram Goor’s bower Arezu then sped."]}]}, {"id": "women-sapinud", "display_name": "Sapinud", "label": "Sapinud", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "Shangul’s daughter, married to Bahram Goor.", "identity_note": "Shangul’s daughter, married to Bahram Goor.", "website_name": "Sapinud", "named_couplets": 11, "mentions": [{"ref": "D10.32.34", "position": 38445, "lines": ["He chose one radiant as spring renewed,", "The maiden known at court as Sapinud."]}, {"ref": "D10.32.43", "position": 38454, "lines": ["With Shah Bahram, fair Sapinud shone bright,", "Like wine that fills a crystal cup with light."]}, {"ref": "D10.34.27", "position": 38525, "lines": ["When King Shangul prepared to take the road,", "Fair Sapinud approached his high abode:"]}, {"ref": "D10.34.33", "position": 38531, "lines": ["Then helped Sapinud mount and breathed a prayer,", "God’s name a murmur on the midnight air."]}, {"ref": "D10.34.53", "position": 38551, "lines": ["He loosed the skiff upon the rolling tide,", "And placed fair Sapinud secure inside."]}, {"ref": "D10.35.4", "position": 38556, "lines": ["He saw fair Sapinud the Shah beside;", "Grief turned his heart to wrath he could not hide."]}, {"ref": "D10.36.56", "position": 38643, "lines": ["The Shah brought Sapinud to learn the creed;", "The priest then taught the faith in word and deed."]}, {"ref": "D10.37.1", "position": 38646, "lines": ["From Sapinud, Shangul received report", "Of Shah Bahram and life within his court."]}, {"ref": "D10.37.2", "position": 38647, "lines": ["He longed to journey to Iran, and gaze", "On Sapinud, the Shah’s queen, crowned with praise."]}, {"ref": "D10.37.66", "position": 38711, "lines": ["“I gave my daughter Sapinud as wife", "To Shah Bahram; may kingship bless his life."]}, {"ref": "D10.37.71", "position": 38716, "lines": ["He gave to Sapinud the deed he made,", "In Indian script on silken cloth displayed."]}]}, {"id": "women-maryam", "display_name": "Maryam", "label": "Maryam", "principal": false, "home_book": 9, "bio": "Caesar’s daughter, married to Khosrow Parviz.", "identity_note": "Caesar’s daughter, married to Khosrow Parviz.", "website_name": "Maryam", "named_couplets": 14, "mentions": [{"ref": "E6.21.4", "position": 47479, "lines": ["He had a daughter, Maryam by name,", "Wise, grave, resolved, and high in royal fame."]}, {"ref": "E6.21.17", "position": 47492, "lines": ["He gave them their instructions, then apart", "Addressed fair Maryam with a father’s heart."]}, {"ref": "E6.21.32", "position": 47507, "lines": ["He bade fair Maryam come and spoke at length,", "With tender counsel, fatherly in strength:"]}, {"ref": "E6.21.37", "position": 47512, "lines": ["He said, “Fair Maryam is your blood and race;", "In Faith and kinship, guard her life and grace."]}, {"ref": "E6.21.47", "position": 47522, "lines": ["Then joyful Khosrow, to the bride’s abode,", "Rode in, and there to Maryam’s presence strode."]}, {"ref": "E6.25.136", "position": 47860, "lines": ["And Maryam tore her cheeks in grief and dread", "For her crowned husband, whom she feared was dead."]}, {"ref": "E6.25.140", "position": 47864, "lines": ["The Roman ranks rejoiced to see him stand,", "And Maryam’s grief released its bitter hand."]}, {"ref": "E6.29.26", "position": 48026, "lines": ["Then Maryam spoke to Khosrow: “Let me go;", "I will abate this quarrel and its woe."]}, {"ref": "E6.29.29", "position": 48029, "lines": ["The king sent Bandvi with ten riders bold,", "And Maryam, prudent, resolute, controlled."]}, {"ref": "E6.52.32", "position": 49103, "lines": ["He bade him write: “Great Caesar, joy is spread;", "For Maryam now has borne a prince,” it read."]}, {"ref": "E6.53.12", "position": 49117, "lines": ["To Maryam he sent a peacock, cast", "In gold, with jewels at its side amassed."]}, {"ref": "E6.54.29", "position": 49226, "lines": ["For Maryam’s sake, they would declare that I", "Had turned to Christ, a bishop in their eye."]}, {"ref": "E7.4.4", "position": 49371, "lines": ["At last she gave her poison, darkly planned,", "And Maryam died beneath her hidden hand."]}, {"ref": "E7.4.6", "position": 49373, "lines": ["A year had passed since Maryam died; his fair", "Gold chambers then he gave to Shirin’s care."]}]}, {"id": "women-mah_afrid_tur", "display_name": "Mah Afrid · daughter of Tur", "label": "Mah Afrid", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "A retrospective reference at C4.61.13, not one of the four unnamed women present in that scene.", "identity_note": "A retrospective reference at C4.61.13, not one of the four unnamed women present in that scene.", "website_name": "Mah Afrid", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "C4.61.13", "position": 24684, "lines": ["Where is Tur’s daughter, Mah Afrid the fair,", "Whose beauty none could equal anywhere?"]}]}, {"id": "women-fatima", "display_name": "Fatima", "label": "Fatima", "principal": false, "home_book": null, "bio": "A religious reference at A0.7.8, kept separate from the narrative cast.", "identity_note": "A religious reference at A0.7.8, kept separate from the narrative cast.", "website_name": "Fatima", "named_couplets": 1, "mentions": [{"ref": "A0.7.8", "position": 101, "lines": ["The fourth was Ali, Fatima’s dear lord,", "For goodness by the Prophet’s tongue adored."]}]}], "method": "Literal, identity-scoped name concordances. One count per addressed couplet per figure. Not all appearances, speech, influence, or lifespan."}