Rostam stops in Samangan and his horse,
Rakhsh, is stolen, Tahmineh falls in love with the hero based on stories of his bravery. She comes to him at night, offering herself to him, which leads to their marriage. Tahmineh is the mother of
Sohrab and raised him alone. Tahmineh keeps Sohrab's identity hidden from Rostam. Tahmineh died of grief following the death of her son, Sohrab, at the hands of his father, Rostam.