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Khosrow Rides Behzad across the Jihun

Khosrow Rides Behzad across the Jihun

From B10.28, Kay Khosrow Crosses the Jihun. It illustrates B10.28.14–19:

  • B10.28.14
    He rose, a morning star before their sight,Then mounted Shabrang, radiant and bright.
  • B10.28.15
    He urged the dark horse into Jihun’s tide,And like a ship across the flood did ride.
  • B10.28.16
    With Giv and Farangis close at his side,All three passed through the swelling waters wide.
  • B10.28.17
    Beyond the flood they reached the farther land;He washed his head and body on the strand.
  • B10.28.18
    Among the reeds he prayed with heart made pure,And praised the Maker, whose great works endure.
  • B10.28.19
    The ferryman, amazed at what he saw,Stood stunned and silent, filled with fear and awe.

In the picture

FarangisToll-man of the JihunGivKay KhosrowBehzad

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