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Siavash Kisses the Ground before Kavus
Book B9 · The Story of Siavash

Siavash Kisses the Ground before Kavus

From B9.4, Siavash Arrives from Zabulistan. It illustrates B9.4.9–14:

  • B9.4.9
    When he beheld the Shah upon his throne,An ivory seat where ruby splendor shone,
  • B9.4.10
    He bowed before him, reverent and profound,Then bent his face and kissed the royal ground.
  • B9.4.11
    He then drew near; Kavus embraced the boy,And clasped his son with open-hearted joy.
  • B9.4.12
    He welcomed Rostam with the honors due,And seated him where turquoise splendor grew.
  • B9.4.13
    Kavus beheld the prince in wondering gaze,And blessed him long with words of royal praise.
  • B9.4.14
    Then gazing on his stature, form, and height,He saw his royal farr blaze clear and bright.

In the picture

KavusRostamSiavashTus
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