Goudarz

Goudarz in the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp

Goudarz (Persian: گودرز) is one of the main Iranian heroes in Shahnameh, the national epic of Greater Iran, and progenitor of one of its most prominent families.[1] He is son of Kashvad, father of Giv and Roham and the grandfather of Bizhan. His first appearance is in the time of Kay Kavus and thereafter he appears almost in every story of the heroic age, sometimes he is the spahbed of Iranian Army. His personality is described very positively with traits such as loyalty, patience and altruism.[2]

  1. ^ "خانواده‌هاي گودرز و پيران در شاهنامه به قلم پژوهشگر افغان". IBNA. 4 April 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  2. ^ Mousavi, Zohreh. "Goudarz in Shahnameh". Retrieved 16 February 2016.