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Zahhak Falls Before Zirak's Prophecy
Book A5 · Zahhak’s Tyranny and the Uprising of Kaveh

Zahhak Falls Before Zirak's Prophecy

From A5.2, Zahhak Dreams of Fereydoon. It illustrates A5.2.60–65:

  • A5.2.60
    Zirak replied: “If wisdom guides your eye,No man does evil without reason why.
  • A5.2.61
    His father’s life shall perish by your hand;Revenge will drive him forth at fate’s command.
  • A5.2.62
    A cow named Barmayeh shall nurse the child,And guard the world-seeker, tender and mild.
  • A5.2.63
    That cow as well shall perish by your blow;For both these wrongs his gorz shall lay you low.”
  • A5.2.64
    Zahhak gave ear to Zirak’s fateful word,Then toppled from the throne at what he heard.
  • A5.2.65
    The noble Mobad turned from throne and king,In fear of what such truthful words might bring.

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