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Heroic Era (Kianian)

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The Combat of Gurgin and Andariman: The Shattered Lances, the Shower of Arrows, and the Raising of the Banner
#1
برون رفت گرگین نهم کینه‌خواه
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ابا اندریمان ز توران سپاه
“Gurgin, the ninth warrior seeking vengeance, rode forth to face Andariman of the Turanian host.”
#2
جهاندیده و کارکرده دو مرد
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برفتند و جستند جای نبرد
“Two experienced and battle-tested warriors rode forth, seeking a fitting place to clash in combat.”
#3
به نیزه بگشتند و بشکست پست
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کمان برگرفتند هر دو به دست
“They circled with spears until the shafts snapped low; then both seized their bows in hand.”
#4
ببارید تیر از کمان سران
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به روی اندر آورده کرگ اسپران
“Arrows rained down from the chieftains' bows, as they pulled rhinoceros-hide shields up over their faces.”
#5
همی تیر بارید همچون تگرگ
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بر آن اسپر کرگ و بر ترک و ترگ
“Arrows showered relentless as hail upon their shields of rhinoceros hide, their helmets, and their armor.”
#6
یکی تیر گرگین بزد بر سرش
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که بردوخت با ترگ رومی برش
“Then Gurgin struck a shaft straight at his head, pinning his helmet of Roman steel down into his chest.”
#7
بلرزید بر زین ز سختی سوار
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یکی تیر دیگر بزد نامدار
“The Turanian champion shook upon his saddle from the mighty blow; straightway the renowned Gurgin struck him with a second arrow.”
#8
هم آنگاه ترک اندر آمد نگون
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ز چشمش برون آمد از درد خون
“Instantly the Turk fell headlong from his steed, blood streaming in agony from his eyes.”
#9
فرود آمد از باره گرگین چو گرد
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سر اندریمان ز تن دور کرد
“Swift as a dust-cloud, Gurgin leaped down from his charger and severed Andariman's head from his neck.”
#10
به فتراک بربست و خود برنشست
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نوند سوار نبرده به دست
“He bound the severed head to his saddle-bow, remounted his steed, and took the swift charger of the fallen warrior by the reins.”
#11
بر آن تند بالا برآمد دمان
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همیدون به بازو به زه بر کمان
“He ascended the steep height furiously, bow strung and ready upon his arm.”
#12
به نیروی یزدان که او بد پناه
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به پیروز بخت جهاندار شاه
“Attributing victory to the divine power of Yazdan, his true refuge, and the triumphant fortune of the world-ruling King.”
#13
چو پیروز برگشت مرد از نبرد
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درفش دلفروز بر پای کرد
“Having returned victorious from the field of battle, the hero raised high his radiant banner atop the hill.”

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