Garsivaz

Garsīvaz (also Garsiwaz, Gersiwaz at Rückert Gersiwas ) (Persian گرسیوز ) legendary figure from the " Book of Kings " ( Shahnameh ), the Persian national epic of Firdausi. Garsīvaz is the brother of Afrasiab, the king of Turan.

Garsīvaz in Shahnameh - Sage XV

The granddaughter of Garsīvaz ran away from home and was taken to Shah Kai Kawous of Tus and weight. The fell in love at first sight with her ​​and married her. Nine months later she gave birth to a son, who received the name Siyâwasch.

Siyâwasch, who first moved against Afrasiab in the war, concluded with this later, but a peace treaty and married Farangis, the daughter of Afrasiab. The Siyâwasch recognizes as ruler of " Turan unto the sea of ​​Chin" on. Garsīvaz, angry about this loss of power, slandered Siyâwasch at Afrasiab. He talks to him that Siyâwasch will bring the end of Shah Kai Kawous quite Turan under his control and unite with Iran.

Afrasiab shall thereupon caught Siyâwasch and can assassinate him.