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The Price of Rakhsh Is Iran
Book B2 · Garshasp and the Transition to Kayanian Kingship

The Price of Rakhsh Is Iran

From B2.2, Rostam Catches Rakhsh. It illustrates B2.2.30–34:

  • B2.2.30
    He mounted like the wind upon his back,The rose-hued colt flew down the open track.
  • B2.2.31
    He asked: “What price is set upon this steed?Who knows what sum the owner has decreed?”
  • B2.2.32
    The herdsman said: “If Rostam is your name,Turn straight toward Iran and earn your fame.
  • B2.2.33
    The price of Rakhsh is Iran, all its ground;Upon his back set right the world around.”
  • B2.2.34
    His coral lips broke open in delight:“From Yazdan comes all good.” He saddled for the fight.

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RostamRakhsh
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