New Naqqaliشاهنامه
Arrows Hail on Wolf-Skin Shields
Book C3 · The Battle of the Twelve Rukhs

Arrows Hail on Wolf-Skin Shields

From C3.37, Gorgin Battles Andariman. It illustrates C3.37.3–6:

  • C3.37.3
    They wheeled with spears until the shafts gave out;Then both took up their bows to press the bout.
  • C3.37.4
    Their arrows rained while wolf-skin shields were raised,To guard their faces as the swift shafts blazed.
  • C3.37.5
    Like hail the shafts on wolf-skin bucklers crashed,On faces and on helmets rang and clashed.
  • C3.37.6
    A shaft from Gorgin pierced his rival’s breastAnd pinned his Roman helm fast to his chest.

In the picture

Gorgin
Read it in the poemIn the Illustrated PoemAll panels of Book C3
Previous · C3.36Zangeh and Awkhast Rest in the HeatNext · C3.38Kuhram Turns and Borteh Strikes

Woodcut panels, identity sheets and banners © 2026 New Naqqali LLC, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0: share and adapt them for non-commercial use, with credit to New Naqqali. Rights & permissions.