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Book A9: The Birth and Early Feats of Rostam; Manuchehr’s Closing Counsel

10 panels for this book, in story order. Tap a panel to see it large with the couplets it illustrates.

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Zal Summons the SimorghA9.1 · A Hero Is BornZal Summons the SimorghRudabeh Names Her Son RostamA9.1 · A Hero Is BornRudabeh Names Her Son RostamSahm Beholds the Silken RostamA9.1 · A Hero Is BornSahm Beholds the Silken RostamRostam Rides Out to Meet SahmA9.2 · Sahm Comes to Meet RostamRostam Rides Out to Meet SahmRostam Slays the White ElephantA9.3 · Rostam Slays the White ElephantRostam Slays the White ElephantZal Charges Rostam with VengeanceA9.3 · Rostam Slays the White ElephantZal Charges Rostam with VengeanceRostam Enters Sepand as Salt MerchantA9.4 · Rostam Goes to Mount SepandRostam Enters Sepand as Salt MerchantRostam Strikes Down the CastellanA9.4 · Rostam Goes to Mount SepandRostam Strikes Down the CastellanRostam Burns the Fortress of SepandA9.5 · Rostam Proudly Writes His FatherRostam Burns the Fortress of SepandThe Death of ManuchehrA9.7 · Manuchehr’s Last Counsel to His SonThe Death of Manuchehr
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