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Fereydoon Kindles the Fires of Mehrgan

Fereydoon Kindles the Fires of Mehrgan

From A6.1, Fereydoon Gains the Throne. It illustrates A6.1.6–10:

  • A6.1.6
    The sages gathered, joyful in their place,Each held a ruby cup before his face.
  • A6.1.7
    Bright wine was poured; the new Shah’s face now shone,And justice made the world seem newly grown.
  • A6.1.8
    He ordered fires kindled all around;The people lit them over town and ground.
  • A6.1.9
    On every fire they burned with festive careSweet ambergris and saffron, rich and rare.
  • A6.1.10
    Thus Mehrgan took its root in joyful cheer,With rest and feasting marking Mehr each year.

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