The Forty-Year Reign of Hushang

Hushang, ruler of the world, with wisdom and justice, took his grandfather's place and set the crown upon his head. The sky turned above him for forty years, his mind full of insight, his heart full of good judgment. When he sat upon the seat of greatness, he spoke these words from the imperial throne: I am the king over the seven regions of the earth, a victorious world-ruler and commander. By the command of the triumphant God, I have girded myself for justice and generosity. After that he made the whole world flourish, and filled every corner of the earth with justice. First a precious substance came into his hands: with fire he separated iron from the stone. He took molten iron as his foundation, drawing it out from the heart of solid rock.