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The Simorgh Returns Zal to Sahm
Book A7 · The First Kings: Manuchehr

The Simorgh Returns Zal to Sahm

From A7.3, Sahm Dreams of His Son. It illustrates A7.3.77–80:

  • A7.3.77
    She soothed his heart and lifted him aloft,And bore him through the clouds on pinions soft.
  • A7.3.78
    She bore him through the air before Sahm’s sight;His silver hair streamed past his chest in white.
  • A7.3.79
    His frame was elephant-like, his face shone bright;His father saw and cried aloud with delight.
  • A7.3.80
    He bowed before the Simorgh to the ground,And joined his prayer with blessings all around:

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