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Rostam's Shout Saves Zavareh

Rostam's Shout Saves Zavareh

From B7.3, Pilsam Battles the Iranians and Alkus’ Battle. It illustrates B7.3.64–71:

  • B7.3.64
    Then Alkus swung his gorz with mountain might,And Zavareh’s strength deserted him outright.
  • B7.3.65
    Zavareh fell senseless beneath the blow,And lay as one laid low by sudden woe.
  • B7.3.66
    Alkus dismounted, hurrying to kill,To cut Zavareh’s head as he lay still.
  • B7.3.67
    When Rostam saw his brother nearly dead,Like fire he rushed to where Zavareh bled.
  • B7.3.68
    He shouted once; the plain itself seemed weak,And swords grew dull beneath that thunderous shriek.
  • B7.3.69
    At Rostam’s voice, his terror showed within;His beating heart seemed visible through skin.
  • B7.3.70
    Swift as the wind he mounted, seized by dread,His former courage from his spirit fled.
  • B7.3.71
    Then Rostam cried: “You never knew till nowThe lion’s claws; that ignorance crowned your brow.”

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