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Rostam Receives Sahm's Gorz

Rostam Receives Sahm's Gorz

From B2.1, Afrasiab Invades after Garshasp’s Death. It illustrates B2.1.79–84:

  • B2.1.79
    He said: “You have had your fill of rest and cup;I bring Sahm’s gorz; now take the heirloom up.
  • B2.1.80
    Bring Sahm’s great gorz from Mazandaran’s fight,That felled a raging elephant with might.”
  • B2.1.81
    From warrior Garshasp it came as heir,Through father after father into Sahm’s care.
  • B2.1.82
    When Rostam saw it, joy lit up his face,And blessings poured on Zal for gift and grace.
  • B2.1.83
    He said: “O Pahlevan of world-wide fame,Find one to bear my gorz, my farr, my frame.”
  • B2.1.84
    Zal marveled at each word his son had said,And spoke Yazdan’s great name above his head.

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