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Book C8: The Tragedy of Rostam and Esfandiyar

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

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Jamasp Reads Esfandiyar's FateC8.1 · Esfandiyar Presses His ClaimJamasp Reads Esfandiyar's FateGoshtasb Orders Rostam BoundC8.3 · Goshtasb Replies to His SonGoshtasb Orders Rostam BoundKatayun Tears Her HairC8.4 · Katayun Counsels EsfandiyarKatayun Tears Her HairThe Camel Sinks at the CrossroadsC8.5 · Esfandiyar Marches to ZabulThe Camel Sinks at the CrossroadsZal Watches Bahman Cross the HirmundC8.7 · Bahman Arrives in ZabulZal Watches Bahman Cross the HirmundRostam Kicks Aside Bahman's BoulderC8.8 · Bahman Delivers Esfandiyar’s MessageRostam Kicks Aside Bahman's BoulderRostam Feasts Bahman on Wild AssC8.8 · Bahman Delivers Esfandiyar’s MessageRostam Feasts Bahman on Wild AssEsfandiyar Shames Bahman in CourtC8.10 · Bahman Returns to EsfandiyarEsfandiyar Shames Bahman in CourtRostam and Esfandiyar Embrace at the HirmundC8.11 · Rostam and Esfandiyar MeetRostam and Esfandiyar Embrace at the HirmundRostam Refuses the ChainsC8.11 · Rostam and Esfandiyar MeetRostam Refuses the ChainsRostam Waits for the SummonsC8.12 · Rostam Is Slighted by EsfandiyarRostam Waits for the SummonsRostam Rides Into the CampC8.13 · Esfandiyar Makes Excuse to RostamRostam Rides Into the CampEsfandiyar Slanders Zal's BirthC8.14 · Esfandiyar Insults Rostam’s RaceEsfandiyar Slanders Zal's BirthThe Crushing HandclaspC8.17 · Rostam Boasts of His ValorThe Crushing HandclaspRostam Drains the Great CupC8.18 · Rostam and Esfandiyar Drink TogetherRostam Drains the Great CupRostam Speaks to the Royal TentC8.19 · Rostam Returns to His PalaceRostam Speaks to the Royal TentRostam Addresses His War-GearC8.20 · Zal Advises RostamRostam Addresses His War-GearEsfandiyar Vaults Onto the Black SteedC8.21 · Rostam Battles EsfandiyarEsfandiyar Vaults Onto the Black SteedThe Struggle for the BeltC8.21 · Rostam Battles EsfandiyarThe Struggle for the BeltFaramarz Slays Mehr-e-NushC8.22 · Zavareh and Faramarz Slay Esfandiyar’s SonsFaramarz Slays Mehr-e-NushRostam Leaps From Wounded RakhshC8.23 · Rostam Flees to the HeightsRostam Leaps From Wounded RakhshRostam Wades the Hirmund at DuskC8.23 · Rostam Flees to the HeightsRostam Wades the Hirmund at DuskEsfandiyar Mourns His Two SonsC8.23 · Rostam Flees to the HeightsEsfandiyar Mourns His Two SonsThe Household Tends Rostam's WoundsC8.24 · Rostam Consults His FamilyThe Household Tends Rostam's WoundsZal Burns the Simorgh's FeatherC8.25 · The Simorgh Comes to Rostam’s AidZal Burns the Simorgh's FeatherThe Simorgh Heals Rostam and RakhshC8.25 · The Simorgh Comes to Rostam’s AidThe Simorgh Heals Rostam and RakhshThe Tamarisk by the SeaC8.25 · The Simorgh Comes to Rostam’s AidThe Tamarisk by the SeaRostam Fashions the Tamarisk ArrowC8.26 · Rostam Faces Esfandiyar AgainRostam Fashions the Tamarisk ArrowThe Tamarisk Arrow StrikesC8.27 · Rostam Shoots Esfandiyar in the EyesThe Tamarisk Arrow StrikesBishutan and Bahman Reach the PrinceC8.27 · Rostam Shoots Esfandiyar in the EyesBishutan and Bahman Reach the PrinceEsfandiyar Entrusts Bahman to RostamC8.28 · Esfandiyar’s Last WishesEsfandiyar Entrusts Bahman to RostamRostam Mourns the Dead PrinceC8.28 · Esfandiyar’s Last WishesRostam Mourns the Dead PrinceThe Funeral Train Leaves ZabulC8.29 · Bishutan Brings Esfandiyar HomeThe Funeral Train Leaves ZabulThe Women Mourn at the Black SteedC8.29 · Bishutan Brings Esfandiyar HomeThe Women Mourn at the Black SteedGoshtasb Receives His Grandson BahmanC8.30 · Rostam Sends Bahman Back to IranGoshtasb Receives His Grandson Bahman
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