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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.
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Author : Chan Feyler
language : en
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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!
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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.
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 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.
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Author : Matt Clayton
language : en
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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 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.
Mythology Of Persian Deities
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Author : Sherwin Vakili
language : fa
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-06-24
Mythology Of Persian Deities written by Sherwin Vakili and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-24 with categories.
The "Mythology of Persian Deities" deals with the fundamental and usually ignored questions: Is there any conceptual paradigm which unifies and categorizes the large and diverse content of Persian myths? Is it possible to identify that bedrock of Persian civilization on which rests the baffling sophistication and creative bifurcations of Persian mythological narrative?Persian mythology contains a vast horizon of semantically interconnected and historically continuous narratives. Amazing and usually unknown ancient text which include Avestan, Ancient Persian, Elamite, Parthian, Pahlavi, Dari, Sogdian, Aramaic, Hebrew, Arabic and Greek languages, which cover more than five millennia of continuous and accumulative cultural evolution. This book deals with ancient Iranian gods and angels, and through a systemic approach introduces a conclusive model of Persian mythology. The "Mythology of Persian Deities" is part of a series of books written by this author on the subject of Mythology, such as "Mythology of Persian Heroes", "Mythology of Night Sky", and "Babylonain Myth of Creation".
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.
Wise Lord Of The Sky
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Author : Tony Allan
language : en
Publisher: Time Life Medical
Release Date : 1999
Wise Lord Of The Sky written by Tony Allan and has been published by Time Life Medical this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
Includes legends of the early world of Persia, the epic of the Kings, Story-tellers, myths and mythology, and more.