Persian Legends
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Persian Legends
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Author : Mehry M. Reid
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2011-10-25
Persian Legends written by Mehry M. Reid and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-25 with Fiction categories.
Persian folklore has been handed down from generation to generation for centuries in an effort to understand the past and pass on valuable lessons. Mehry M. Reid remembers sitting next to her grandmother, as she relayed captivating stories adapted to express her own feelings, hopes, and desires. These stories, which her grandmother first heard from her own mother and grandmother, began Reids fascination with the Persian legends and folktales that she has selected and reinterpreted in Persian Legends. As Reid transports readers of all ages on an unforgettable journey through ancient Persia, she highlights an eclectic group of characters comprised of people, animals, and objects that trace historical events, share legends most favored in Persian culture, and offer tales that convey their meanings in simple, often humorous ways. Take a walk with Princess Mina in the rose garden; listen to the kings storyteller; travel to the mountain of the forty virgins; discover the charm of the red diamond; and go to the crystal cave and drink from the wish fountain. Persian Legends: A Book of 101 Stories shares a memorable collection of legends and tales that provides a glimpse into Persian history, helps others appreciate ancient tales, and most importantly, preserves the legacy of folk literature for future generations.
Persian Mythology
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Author : John R. Hinnells
language : en
Publisher: Peter Bedrick Books
Release Date : 1985
Persian Mythology written by John R. Hinnells and has been published by Peter Bedrick Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Reference categories.
Discusses the mythology of ancient Persia and of religions which have flourished there, notably Zoroastrianism.
Persian Mythology
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Author : Don Nardo
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2012-10-19
Persian Mythology written by Don Nardo and has been published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-19 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
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.
Persian Myths
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Author : Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis
language : en
Publisher: British Museum Press
Release Date : 1993
Persian Myths written by Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis and has been published by British Museum Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Religion categories.
The traditional tales and stories of ancient Iran 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 Simurgh and the div or demons.
Persian Mythology
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Author : Chan Feyler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-03
Persian Mythology written by Chan Feyler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-03 with categories.
Persian mythology developed in what is now Iran after about 1500B.C. About a thousand years later, a religion known as Zoroastrianism emerged in the region. It held on to many of the earlier beliefs but added new themes, deities, and myths. The result was a mythology based on a dualistic vision: a cosmic conflict between good and evil. The stories which form the basis of Persian mythology come from early Persian religious belief. One refers to these - and similar stories from any culture - as "mythology" in the present day only because the theological paradigm has changed and a universe of many gods, spirits, angels, and demons has been replaced either by the monotheistic or atheistic model. In their time, however, they would have served the same basic purpose as the scripture of any religion does in modern times: to teach important spiritual and cultural values and assure people of order and meaning in the face of an often chaotic and frightening world. In this book of captivating myths from the rich culture of ancient Persia, you will encounter: The struggle between the good creator, Ahura Mazda, and the evil destroyer, Angra Mainyu The story of Ahura Mazda's creation of the world and the Blessed Immortals who guard it and keep it in existence How Yima the good shepherd enlarged the world to make room for all its creatures and then saved it from an apocalyptic winter The victory of the prophet Zarathustra over the demons sent to kill him The story of Kuyamars, the very first Persian king, and his grandson Hushang, who discovered fire The downfall of King Jamshid the Magnificent, who thought he was as powerful as God The evil Prince Zahhak, who had serpents growing out of his shoulders The fearsome but kindly Simorgh, a mythical giant bird with a lion's head The great hero Rostam and his faithful stallion, Rakhsh And more!
The Ancient Persians
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Author : Virginia Schomp
language : en
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Release Date : 2010
The Ancient Persians written by Virginia Schomp and has been published by Marshall Cavendish this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Explores the mythology of the ancient Persians, one of historys greatest civilizations.
Persian Mythology
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Author : John R. Hinnells
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
Persian Mythology written by John R. Hinnells and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Mythology, Iranian categories.
Persian Mythology
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Author : Matt Clayton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-01-19
Persian Mythology written by Matt Clayton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-19 with categories.
You may have studied the ancient Persian Empire in school, but have you ever wondered what kinds of stories the ancient Persians told to themselves and their children? The roots of Persian myth extend back more than five thousand years to the culture of the Aryan people who migrated into Iran from India. Ideas from this ancient culture have enjoyed amazing longevity and are alive even today as part of the Zoroastrian faith, which is still practiced in Iran, India, and several other places around the world. However, Persian myth is more than just sacred writings about divine beings. There are also fantastic tales of kings and queens, of foundling princes who gain their rightful place against all odds, of magical beasts, and the daring adventures of bold heroes who ride out to conquer demons and dragons alike--and who always come home victorious. In this book of captivating myths from the rich culture of ancient Persia, you will encounter: The struggle between the good creator, Ahura Mazda, and the evil destroyer, Angra Mainyu The story of Ahura Mazda's creation of the world and the Blessed Immortals who guard it and keep it in existence How Yima the good shepherd enlarged the world to make room for all its creatures and then saved it from an apocalyptic winter The victory of the prophet Zarathustra over the demons sent to kill him The story of Kuyamars, the very first Persian king, and his grandson Hushang, who discovered fire The downfall of King Jamshid the Magnificent, who thought he was as powerful as God The evil Prince Zahhak, who had serpents growing out of his shoulders The fearsome but kindly Simorgh, a mythical giant bird with a lion's head The great hero Rostam and his faithful stallion, Rakhsh And more! Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to read these and many more tales from ancient Persia!
Persian Myths
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Author : Vesta Sarkhosh Curtes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-01-01
Persian Myths written by Vesta Sarkhosh Curtes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with categories.
The traditional tales and stories of ancient Iran describe confrontations between good and evil, the victories of the gods, and exploits of heroes and fabulous supernatural creatures such as the magical bird Simurgh and the div or demons. Much of our information about Iran s pre-Islamic past comes from the holy book of the Zoroastrian religion, the Avesta. Although not written down in its present form until the thirteenth or fourteenth century, parts of the Avesta date back originally to between 1400 and 1200 bc. As well as the words of the prophet Zoroaster and stories about Ahura Mazda, the Wise Lord, it also incorporates earlier pagan myths which reappear in the Shahnameh (Book of Kings). A magnificent epic in rhyme completed in ad1010 by the poet Firdowsi and featuring his most famous hero, Rustum. 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. This book contains 42 illustrations.
Persian Myths
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Author : J.K. Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2022-05-17
Persian Myths written by J.K. Jackson and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-17 with Fiction categories.
A joyful mythical ride through the intimate and powerful stories of the Persian legendary landscape. From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma’navi, the Anvar-i Suhayli fables and works by the great poet Nizāmī, come ancient tales of a civilization that once stretched across the known world. Find here the wonderful stories of the magical bird the Simurgh, the Seven Labours of Rustem, the evil demon onager-giant Akwán Díw and the tragic romance of Laili and Majnun. Persian literature is amongst the most beautiful and inventive of all cultures, offering a joyful read of creation, love and conquest. FLAME TREE 451. From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.