| Edition |
First American edition. |
| Description |
132 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm. |
| Series |
World mythologies series |
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World mythologies series.
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| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 130-131. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
The Arabs and their world -- Gods of the ancient Arabs -- Myths and legends of the extinct Arabs. The woman with the wonderful sight ; The vengeance of God ; Lukman and the seven falcons ; Iram of the tall columns ; Iram revisited -- Myths and legends of the north and south. Queen Balqis and King Sulayman ; The queen priestess and the Dyke of Ma'rib ; The story of Queen Zabba and King Jadhima ; The year of the elephant -- Priests, soothsayers, and wise men. The dream of the king of Yemen ; Satih predicts the fall of the Persian empire ; The four clever brothers and the lost camel ; Proverbs and fables -- Tales of generosity, honour, and loyalty. Hatim of Tayyi' ; Giving refuge ; Forgiveness ; Self-sacrifice ; Loyalty ; Honour -- Celestial and terrestrial worlds. The order of creation ; The celestial world ; The terrestrial world -- Angels and jinn -- The Arabian nights -- The City of Brass -- Journeys to the world of the supernatural. The adventures of Baluqya -- Symbols in the Arabic myths and legends. |
| Subject |
Arabs -- Folklore.
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Folklore -- Arab countries.
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| Added Title |
Fabled cities, princes, and jinn from Arab myths and legends. |
| ISBN |
080523926X |
|
9780805239263 |
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