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Persian mythological hero of the epic poem Shahnameh
  • Ashkash
  • Ashˈkash
Shahnameh Men
NameAshkash
Nicknameof seven heroes
BannerLeopard
Other Information
Well knownGeneral of Kuch and Baloch Army
Attendance atDavazdah Rokh, Makran and Turan Battles
WarsDavazdah Rokh War
Great Kay Khosrow War
Family members
FatherFarhadan
NationalityIran

Ashkash(Persian: اشکَش [Ashˈkash]) or Askas or Arsakes is a major figure in the Shahnameh. He is introduced by Ferdowsi as the general of Kay Khosrow's army.

He is depicted as an Iranian hero from the Kayanian dynasty, tasked by Kay Khosrow to govern Makran. As a trusted commander, Ashkash played a significant role in leading the army during Kay Khosrow's campaign against Turan, which was aimed at avenging the death of Siyavash.

Origins

Ferdowsi mentions a group called Fereydounid among the heroes of Kay Khosrow, headed by Ashkash. He may have been one of the local historical-legendary princes of the Parthian era, each of whom had his own army and banner, but who were obedient to the king.

In the Mojmal al-Tawarikh (p. 91), Ashkash, son of Kay Kawad is mentioned as one of the 1200 generals of Kay Khosrow. Al-Tabari and Al-Biruni cite Ashkan ibn Ash in his mention of the Parthian kings.

Narrative

Ashkash was one of the seven brave Iranian men who went to Turan with Rostam to free Bizhan . He was present in many battles. In Khwarazm, he forced Shideh to flee and was appointed as the ruler of Makran by the order of Kay khosrow.

Bizhan's rescue from the Turan dungeon

One of his most important role is in the story of Bizhan and Manizhe. Gorgin becomes envious of Bizhan's bravery and seduces him to go to Turan. There, Bizhan finds Manizhe and they fell in love. But Afrasiyab arrests Bizhan and throw him into a dungeon. Kay Khosrow gave the order to release Bizhan with special powers to Rostam and Ashkash

This is depicted in the mythological part of the Shahnameh a prose work written in Middle Persian.

"To lead the host Ruhham, Farhad two men of valour
and Ashkash , that lion-hero"

Ashkash, the general of the Kuch and Baloch

Ashkash is introduced in several verses in the Shahnameh as the commander of the Kuch and Baloch armies . He played a significant role in leading the Kuch and Baloch army during the campaign against Turan, which was aimed at avenging the death of Siyavash.

This is depicted in the mythological part of the Shahnamah a prose work written in Middle Persian.

"Next after Gostaham came shrewd Aškash
endowed with prudent heart and ready brain
An army of warriors of the kuch and Baloch
Scheming war like the faighting-ram
No one in the word has seen(them tun) rheir backs
No one has seen(as much as) one of their fingers unarmed”

In the Shahnameh, his banner bore the figure of leopard.

See also

Shahnameh of Ferdowsi
Characters
Pishdadian
Kayanian
Male characters
Female characters
Tazian
Turanian
Clans and
families
Creatures
and animals
Places
Structures
  • Gonbadan Castle (Dez-i Gonbadan)
  • Roein Castle (Dez-i Roein)
  • Sepid Castle (Dezh-i Sepid
  • Bahman Castle (Dezh-i Bahman)
  • Alanan Castle (Dezh-i Alanan
  • Gang Castle (Gang-Dez)
Manuscripts
Related
National personifications

References

  1. ^ van Zutphen, Elisabeth Zutphen, Marjolijn, Marjolijn (2014). Farāmarz, the Sistāni Hero Texts and Traditions of the Farāmarznāme and the Persian Epic Cycle. Brill. p. 421,419. ISBN 9789004268289.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "AŠKAŠ". Encyclopædia Iranica.
  3. Bashiri, Iraj (1994). Firdowsi's Shahname 1000 Years After. Supreme Soviet of Tajikistan. p. 143 & 38.
  4. Cooverjee, Jehangir (1939). Studies in Shāhnāmeh. D. B. Taraporevala sons. p. 166.
  5. Warner, Warner, Arthur George , Edmond (2013). The Shahnama of Firdausi Volume IV. Taylor & Francis. p. 251. ISBN 9781136395895.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. Melville, Charles (2024). Shahnama Studies I. Brill. p. 88 & 93. ISBN 9789004492554.
  7. Warner, Warner, Arthur George , Edmond (1908). The Sháhnáma of Firdausí Volume 3. K. Paul, Trench, Trübner & Company Limited. p. 334.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Carina،Korn, Jahani،Korn (2003). The Baloch and Their Neighbours. Reichert. pp. 49, 314–317, 248, 260. ISBN 9783895003660.
  9. Dashti, Naseer (2012). The Baloch and Balochistan. Trafford Publishing. p. 33. ISBN 9781466958968.
  10. Ibbetson، Maclagan, Sir Denzil (1990). Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North West Frontier Province. Asian Educational Services. pp. 41–42. ISBN 9788120605053.
  11. ^ Badalkhan, Sabir (2013). Two Essays on Baloch History and Folklore. Balochistan Monograph Series, V. Naples, Italy: Universita degli studi di Napoli. ISBN 978-88-6719-060-7.
  12. ^ Ferdowsi (2006). Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings. Translated by Dick Davis. New York: Viking. ISBN 0670034851.
  13. Dames, Mansel Longworth (1904). The Baloch race. A historical and ethnological sketch. London, Royal Asiatic society. p. 27.
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