Persian Myths

Persian Myths
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Total Pages : 84
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Synopsis Persian Myths by : Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis

The traditional tales and stories of ancient Iran, which occupied a vast area of Central Asia, describe confrontations between good and evil, the victories of the gods, and the exploits of heroes and fabulous supernatural creatures such as the magical bird Simergh and the dev or black demons. Much of our information about Iran's pre-Islamic past comes from the holy book of the Zoroastrian religion, the Avesta, which was not written down in its present form until the thirteenth or fourteenth century A.D. but dates back originally to between 1400 and 1200 B.C. As well as the words of the prophet Zoroaster and stories about the wise lord Ahura Mazda, it also incorporates earlier pagan myths which reappear in the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), a magnificent epic in rhyme complete in A.D. 1010 by the poet Firdausi and featuring his most famous hero, Rustam. Dr. Curtis draws upon all of these sources to retell for modern readers the stirring legends of ancient Iran, which have inspired centuries of manuscript illustrations.

Persian Mythology

Persian Mythology
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Publisher : Bounty Books
Total Pages : 143
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ISBN-10 : 075370000X
ISBN-13 : 9780753700006
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Synopsis Persian Mythology by : John R. Hinnells

Ancient Persia provides a mine of folk lore and myth as rich as its civilization. This volume covers a range of Persian myths, and the place of these myths in political, ritual and personal life.

Persian Myths & Tales

Persian Myths & Tales
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Publisher : Flame Tree Collections
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1839647744
ISBN-13 : 9781839647741
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Synopsis Persian Myths & Tales by :

The Shah Nameh (The Book of Kings), The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan (The Flower Garden) are amongst the greatest works of Persia, containing some of the most beautiful, rich and diverse language in the literary world. They rival Dante's Divine Comedy, India's Mahabharata, Sumeria's Epic of Gilgamesh and China's Dream of Red Mansions in their cultural impact, bringing to life the tales, myths and philosophy of ancient and high-medieval Persia. A fabulous concoction of verse and prose, these classical Persian texts offer stories of creation, love, conquest and the simple joy of life. The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Wise Lord of the Sky

Wise Lord of the Sky
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Publisher : Time Life Medical
Total Pages : 152
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ISBN-10 : UOM:49015002595362
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Synopsis Wise Lord of the Sky by : Tony Allan

Includes legends of the early world of Persia, the epic of the Kings, Story-tellers, myths and mythology, and more.

Shahnameh

Shahnameh
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 1041
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ISBN-10 : 9781101993231
ISBN-13 : 1101993235
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Synopsis Shahnameh by : Abolqasem Ferdowsi

The definitive translation by Dick Davis of the great national epic of Iran—now newly revised and expanded to be the most complete English-language edition A Penguin Classic Dick Davis—“our pre-eminent translator from the Persian” (The Washington Post)—has revised and expanded his acclaimed translation of Ferdowsi’s masterpiece, adding more than 100 pages of newly translated text. Davis’s elegant combination of prose and verse allows the poetry of the Shahnameh to sing its own tales directly, interspersed sparingly with clearly marked explanations to ease along modern readers. Originally composed for the Samanid princes of Khorasan in the tenth century, the Shahnameh is among the greatest works of world literature. This prodigious narrative tells the story of pre-Islamic Persia, from the mythical creation of the world and the dawn of Persian civilization through the seventh-century Arab conquest. The stories of the Shahnameh are deeply embedded in Persian culture and beyond, as attested by their appearance in such works as The Kite Runner and the love poems of Rumi and Hafez. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Persian Mythology

Persian Mythology
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ISBN-10 : 1953934234
ISBN-13 : 9781953934239
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Synopsis Persian Mythology by : Matt Clayton

The Epic of Kings, Hero Tales of Ancient Persia

The Epic of Kings, Hero Tales of Ancient Persia
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Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Total Pages : 231
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ISBN-10 : 9783986778163
ISBN-13 : 3986778160
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Synopsis The Epic of Kings, Hero Tales of Ancient Persia by : Firdausi

The Epic of Kings, Hero Tales of Ancient Persia Firdausi - The Epic of Kings, Hero Tales of Ancient Persia (The Shahnameh) is an epic poem by the Persian poet Firdausi, written between 966 and 1010 AD. Telling the past of the Persian empire, using a mix of the mythical and historical, it is regarded as a literary masterpiece. Not only important to the Persian culture, it is also important to modern day followers of the Zoroastrianism religion. It is said that the poem was Firdausi's efforts to preserve the memory of Persia's golden days, following the fall of the Sassanid empire. The poem contains, among others, mentions of the romance of Zal and Rudba, Alexander the Great, the wars with Afrsyb, and the romance of Bijan and Manijeh.

Persian Tales

Persian Tales
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Total Pages : 436
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ISBN-10 : PRNC:32101076395944
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Synopsis Persian Tales by :

A collection of fifty-eight traditional Persian folktales and legends translated from Kermānī and Bakhtīarī, including a guide to the pronunciation of Persian words and a glossary.

Persian Legends

Persian Legends
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1462055206
ISBN-13 : 9781462055203
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Synopsis Persian Legends by : Mehry M. Reid

Persian legends and folktales selected and reinterpreted by the author.

Persian Mythology

Persian Mythology
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Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages : 107
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ISBN-10 : 9781420510386
ISBN-13 : 142051038X
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Persian Mythology by : Don Nardo

Author Don Nardo examines the ancient civilizations and peoples of Persian mythology. Origin / creation stories, early gods, mythical kings and heroes, and Zoroastrianism are all covered. This volume has a map of ancient Persia, a visual organizer grouping major characters, a table of major characters with name pronunciations and brief descriptions, a glossary, sidebars, fact boxes, and bibliography of sources for further study, and a subject index.