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Bahram Chubin Seals His Kingship

Bahram Chubin Seals His Kingship

From E6.11, Bahram Chubin Claims the Throne. It illustrates E6.11.83–92:

  • E6.11.83
    When lapis-colored darkness passed away,And all the world grew sun-gilt with the day,
  • E6.11.84
    A Fortune-favored man prepared the hallWithin Bahram Chubin’s palace wall.
  • E6.11.85
    He set the throne; they swept the great hall bare,Then hung the crown above the royal chair.
  • E6.11.86
    Upon the golden throne they set the seat;Then opened court, its setting now complete.
  • E6.11.87
    He took his place as Shah upon the throne;He wore the crown; his power was plainly shown.
  • E6.11.88
    The scribe then brought the royal scroll to light,On precious silk inscribed, both fair and bright.
  • E6.11.89
    Each chief then testified and signed his name:“Bahram is monarch, worthy of his fame.”
  • E6.11.90
    He sealed it with his golden seal and said:“Let holy God bear witness overhead.
  • E6.11.91
    This realm is mine; may kings of my descentHold crown and throne through ages heaven-sent.
  • E6.11.92
    For one full thousand years may they remain,With son succeeding son throughout that reign.”

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