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Iranians Wash Away the Battle's Gore

Iranians Wash Away the Battle's Gore

From B14.15, The Turanians Are Overthrown. It illustrates B14.15.15–21:

  • B14.15.15
    The war-steeds faltered, spent from battle’s strain;All worn and wounded, sore with toil and pain.
  • B14.15.16
    The troops moved mountainward, their hearts restored;Great Rostam led them, honored as their lord.
  • B14.15.17
    Their helms and jowshan were drenched in dust and gore;The horses’ armor gaped where battle tore.
  • B14.15.18
    Their bodies ached, their hearts with triumph burned;Such is the way the wheel of fortune turned.
  • B14.15.19
    So masked with blood and dust, no friend knew friend,Till washing brought confusion to an end.
  • B14.15.20
    Breasts, feet, swords, stirrups, all were stained with gore;The slain concealed both hill and valley floor.
  • B14.15.21
    They washed their heads and bodies of the stains;Their hearts were cleansed, their foes in heavy chains.

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