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Historical Era (Parthian & Sasanian)

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Gordyeh's Letter from Amuy: The Fate of Bahram and the Repelled Host
#1
چو پیروز شد سوی ایران کشید
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بر شهریار دلیران کشید
“When she emerged victorious, she turned toward Iran, directing her course toward the king of the brave.”
#2
به روز چهارم به آموی شد
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ندیدی زنی کو جهانجوی شد
“On the fourth day she arrived at Amuy; never had anyone witnessed a woman so eager for realm-conquering renown.”
#3
به آموی یک چند بنشست و بود
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به دلش اندرون داوریها فزود
“She abode at Amuy for a season, while endless deliberations weighed heavily upon her heart.”
#4
یکی نامه سوی برادر بدرد
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نوشت و ز هر کارش آگاه کرد
“She dispatched a letter to her brother, informing him of all that had transpired in every deed.”
#5
نخستین سخن گفت بهرام گرد
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به تیمار و درد برادر بمرد
“First, she spoke of Bahram the valiant champion, how he perished in grief and pain for his brother.”
#6
تو را و مرا مزد بسیار باد
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روان وی از ما بی‌آزار باد
“‘May a great reward be yours and mine, and may his spirit remain untroubled because of us.’”
#7
دگر گفت با شهریار بلند
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بگوی آنچ از من شنیدی ز پند
“She added: ‘Convey to the exalted King whatever wise counsel you have heard from me.’”
#8
پس ما بیامد سپاهی گران
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همه نامداران جنگاوران
“‘A massive host of famous war-lords pursued us from behind.’”
#9
برآن گونه برگاشتمشان ز رزم
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که نه رزم بینند زان پس نه بزم
“‘I repelled them from battle in such wise that never again will they seek war or feast.’”
#10
بسی نامور مهتران با منند
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نبادی که آید بریشان گزند
“‘Many noble chieftains are with me now; let no harm or injury come upon them.’”
#11
نشستم به آموی تا پاسخم
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بیارد مگر اختر فرخم
“‘I linger at Amuy, waiting until my auspicious star brings forth a favorable reply.’”

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