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Zal's Arrow Pierces the Ancient Tree
Book A8 · The Story of Zal and Rudabeh

Zal's Arrow Pierces the Ancient Tree

From A8.20, Manuchehr Approves of Zal. It illustrates A8.20.19–21:

  • A8.20.19
    An ancient tree stood rooted in the plain;Long years and months had passed through sun and rain.
  • A8.20.20
    Zal bent his bow and spurred his mount to race,Then raised his battle cry and gathered pace.
  • A8.20.21
    He shot the ancient trunk with royal force;The arrow pierced it cleanly in its course.

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