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Book C6: Goshtasb, Zardosht, and the War with Arjasp

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

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Daqiqi Appears in Ferdowsi's DreamC6.1 · Ferdowsi’s Dream of DaqiqiDaqiqi Appears in Ferdowsi's DreamLohrasp Closes the Gate of NowbaharC6.2 · Lohrasp Withdraws to BalkhLohrasp Closes the Gate of NowbaharZardosht Brings the Censer of FireC6.3 · Zardosht Appears before GoshtasbZardosht Brings the Censer of FireA Div Brings Word to ArjaspC6.4 · Goshtasb Refuses Tribute to ArjaspA Div Brings Word to ArjaspArjasp's Envoys Kneel before GoshtasbC6.6 · Arjasp Sends Envoys to GoshtasbArjasp's Envoys Kneel before GoshtasbGoshtasb Flings the Answer at the EnvoysC6.7 · Zarir Replies to ArjaspGoshtasb Flings the Answer at the EnvoysThe Shamed Envoys Return to ArjaspC6.8 · The Envoys Bear Goshtasb’s AnswerThe Shamed Envoys Return to ArjaspGoshtasb's Host Marches from BalkhC6.9 · Goshtasb Assembles His TroopsGoshtasb's Host Marches from BalkhJamasp Reads the Stars by the JihunC6.10 · Goshtasb Hears Jamasp’s ProphecyJamasp Reads the Stars by the JihunGoshtasb Swoons at the ProphecyC6.10 · Goshtasb Hears Jamasp’s ProphecyGoshtasb Swoons at the ProphecyGoshtasb Gives Zarir the StandardC6.11 · Goshtasb and Arjasp Prepare for BattleGoshtasb Gives Zarir the StandardArdeshir Falls in the Arrow-StormC6.12 · The Opening of the BattleArdeshir Falls in the Arrow-StormGirami Holds the Banner in His TeethC6.13 · Girami and Nivzar Are SlainGirami Holds the Banner in His TeethBidarfesh Strikes Zarir from BehindC6.14 · Zarir Is Slain by BidarfeshBidarfesh Strikes Zarir from BehindEsfandiyar Takes Up the Royal StandardC6.15 · Esfandiyar Hears of Zarir’s DeathEsfandiyar Takes Up the Royal StandardNastur Finds Zarir SlainC6.16 · Esfandiyar Marches against ArjaspNastur Finds Zarir SlainEsfandiyar Catches the Poisoned JavelinC6.17 · Nastur and Esfandiyar Slay BidarfeshEsfandiyar Catches the Poisoned JavelinArjasp Flees at EveningC6.18 · Arjasp Flees from the BattleArjasp Flees at EveningThe Turkish Chiefs Beg MercyC6.19 · The Turks Ask Mercy of EsfandiyarThe Turkish Chiefs Beg MercyGoshtasb Raises Zarir from the FieldC6.19 · The Turks Ask Mercy of EsfandiyarGoshtasb Raises Zarir from the FieldGoshtasb Rewards His Captains at BalkhC6.20 · Goshtasb Returns to BalkhGoshtasb Rewards His Captains at BalkhFire Lit Where Idols StoodC6.21 · Esfandiyar Spreads the Faith of ZardoshtFire Lit Where Idols StoodGurazm Whispers Treason to GoshtasbC6.22 · Gurazm Slanders EsfandiyarGurazm Whispers Treason to GoshtasbJamasp Meets Esfandiyar at the HuntC6.23 · Jamasp Comes to EsfandiyarJamasp Meets Esfandiyar at the HuntEsfandiyar Is Chained before the CourtC6.24 · Goshtasb Imprisons EsfandiyarEsfandiyar Is Chained before the CourtRostam and Zal Welcome GoshtasbC6.25 · Arjasp Prepares the Second WarRostam and Zal Welcome GoshtasbTurks Unhelm the Fallen LohraspC6.27 · Lohrasp Falls at BalkhTurks Unhelm the Fallen LohraspGoshtasb's Wife Brings the NewsC6.28 · News of Lohrasp’s Death Reaches GoshtasbGoshtasb's Wife Brings the NewsGoshtasb Besieged on the MountainC6.29 · Goshtasb Flees before ArjaspGoshtasb Besieged on the MountainJamasp Bows to the Chained PrinceC6.30 · Jamasp Visits EsfandiyarJamasp Bows to the Chained PrinceEsfandiyar Breaks His Own FettersC6.30 · Jamasp Visits EsfandiyarEsfandiyar Breaks His Own FettersThe Death of FarshidvardC6.31 · Farshidvard Comes before EsfandiyarThe Death of FarshidvardGoshtasb Embraces Esfandiyar on the HeightC6.32 · Esfandiyar Reaches GoshtasbGoshtasb Embraces Esfandiyar on the HeightEsfandiyar Lassoes GorgsarC6.32 · Esfandiyar Reaches GoshtasbEsfandiyar Lassoes GorgsarGoshtasb Pledges the Crown AgainC6.33 · Esfandiyar Is Sent Again to Fight ArjaspGoshtasb Pledges the Crown Again
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