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Manuchehr Receives Zal with Musk
Book A8 · The Story of Zal and Rudabeh

Manuchehr Receives Zal with Musk

From A8.17, Zal Goes with Letter before Manuchehr. It illustrates A8.17.4–8:

  • A8.17.4
    He entered and approached the royal seat,Then kissed the earth in homage at his feet.
  • A8.17.5
    For some time still his face remained below,In humble reverence before Manuchehr’s glow.
  • A8.17.6
    The kindly Shah, moved deeply by the sight,Bade dust be wiped from Zal’s face clean and bright.
  • A8.17.7
    Then musk was scattered richly on his face;The Shah received him with abundant grace.
  • A8.17.8
    When Zal arose and stood before his gaze,The Shah addressed him then with gracious praise:

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