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Bijan Raises the Lion Banner

Bijan Raises the Lion Banner

From C3.34, Bijan Battles Ruyin. It illustrates C3.34.12–16:

  • C3.34.12
    His kamand hauled the dead man to the seat;No one remained to tend him in defeat.
  • C3.34.13
    He bound him as an elephant is tied,Then took the leading rope and turned aside.
  • C3.34.14
    He turned the reins and urged his flying steedToward the hill and climbed with eager speed.
  • C3.34.15
    He held his lion banner raised on high,Its purple silk brocade against the sky.
  • C3.34.16
    “May victory attend the Shah,” he said,“And honor’s cap stay on Gudarz’s head!”

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