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The Black Div Slays Siamak

The Black Div Slays Siamak

From A1.2, Siamak and the Black Div. It illustrates A1.2.1–7:

  • A1.2.1
    The foul Div’s malice drove him to attack;His kindled wrath flared up; no drawing back.
  • A1.2.2
    He mustered all his troops and led the fight,And strode before their ranks with wrathful might.
  • A1.2.3
    No jowshan yet for war was forged in fire;The prince wore leopard skin for his attire.
  • A1.2.4
    Bare-bodied Siamak came out to strifeTo grapple Ahriman’s dark son for life.
  • A1.2.5
    The Black Div seized him in his claws and bentThe prince in two; down hard and fast he went.
  • A1.2.6
    He tore his liver-place with savage blow;So Siamak was slain, and laid full low.
  • A1.2.7
    His warriors stood without their chief that day,Their leader slain, their battle strength astray.

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