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Babak Dreams of Sasan Enthroned
Book D6 · The Ashkanian Dynasty

Babak Dreams of Sasan Enthroned

From D6.3, Babak Dreams of Sasan, Descendant of Dara. It illustrates D6.3.16–19:

  • D6.3.16
    One night Babak, the son of Rudyab, dreamedA vision clear within his soul, which gleamed:
  • D6.3.17
    He saw Sasan, an Indian sword in hand,Ride a fierce elephant, majestic, grand.
  • D6.3.18
    All those who came before him blessed his name,And bowed to him in homage as they came.
  • D6.3.19
    He made the earth more fair in every part,And cleared the grief and darkness from each heart.
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