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Homahyi Crowns Her Son
Book D2 · Homahyi and the Founding of Darab’s Line

Homahyi Crowns Her Son

From D2.7, Homahyi Seats Darab on the Throne. It illustrates D2.7.12–14:

  • D2.7.12
    He sat upon the throne; she came to standBefore her son, the royal crown in hand.
  • D2.7.13
    She set it on his head and sent the word:His crowning’s joyful news the whole world heard.
  • D2.7.14
    His crown shone bright; she asked her royal sonTo pardon all the wrong that she had done.

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