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Tabak Washes the Fallen King
Book D6 · The Ashkanian Dynasty

Tabak Washes the Fallen King

From D6.9, Ardavan Fights Ardeshir and Falls. It illustrates D6.9.36–38:

  • D6.9.36
    Then Tabak stepped out from the noble bandAnd cleansed the king of blood with grieving hand.
  • D6.9.37
    He washed him, weeping, of the battle stain,And built a royal dakhmeh for the slain.
  • D6.9.38
    He dressed the wounded breast in rich brocade,And on his head a camphor crown was laid.

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