Khwarrahbud (in Middle Persian) , or Farbod (in New Persian) was a 4th-century Persian scribe ( dabir) active during the reign of the Sasanian king ( shah) Shapur II ( r. 309–379). Attested in Armenian as Khorōhbowt, Khwarrahbud was captured during Shapur II's wars against the Romans. During his stay in Roman territory, Khwarrahbud learned Greek and wrote a book on the accomplishments of Shapur II and Julian. [1] Furthermore, Khwarrahbud also later translated into Greek a Persian book written by Rāstsakhwan (attested in Armenian as Rastsohown), one of his captive associates. [1] The book was later used by the 6th-century historian Agathias. [1]
- ^ a b c Rajabzadeh 1993, pp. 534–539.
- Rajabzadeh, Hashem (1993). "Dabīr". Encyclopaedia Iranica, Vol. VI, Fasc. 5. pp. 534–539.
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Khwarrahbud (in Middle Persian) , or Farbod (in New Persian) was a 4th-century Persian scribe ( dabir) active during the reign of the Sasanian king ( shah) Shapur II ( r. 309–379). Attested in Armenian as Khorōhbowt, Khwarrahbud was captured during Shapur II's wars against the Romans. During his stay in Roman territory, Khwarrahbud learned Greek and wrote a book on the accomplishments of Shapur II and Julian. [1] Furthermore, Khwarrahbud also later translated into Greek a Persian book written by Rāstsakhwan (attested in Armenian as Rastsohown), one of his captive associates. [1] The book was later used by the 6th-century historian Agathias. [1]
- ^ a b c Rajabzadeh 1993, pp. 534–539.
- Rajabzadeh, Hashem (1993). "Dabīr". Encyclopaedia Iranica, Vol. VI, Fasc. 5. pp. 534–539.
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