| Description |
96 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
Myths of the world |
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Schomp, Virginia.
Myths of the world.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages90-93) and index. |
| Contents |
The magic of myths -- Part I. Meet the ancient Persians ; At the crossroads ; The glories of Persia ; Kings, nobles, and commoners ; The teachings of Zarathustra ; The sacred fire -- Part II. Timeless tales of ancient Persia ; The origins of the world and humans: Ahura Mazda and the good creation ; Tales from the Shahnameh: the first earthly kings ; The golden age: Yima saves the world ; Good triumphs over evil: Zahhak the serpent king ; Mythical creatures: Rostam and his marvelous horse ; The founding of Zoroastrianism: the life of Zarathustra -- Glossary -- Ancient Persian writing and texts -- To find out more -- Selected bibliography -- Notes on quotations -- Index. |
| Summary |
A retelling of several ancient Persian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the ancient Persians. |
| Subject |
Iran -- History -- To 640 -- Juvenile literature.
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Zoroastrianism -- Juvenile literature.
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Firdawsī. Shāhnāmah -- Adaptations.
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| Added Author |
Firdawsī.
Shāhnāmah. Selections. English.
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| ISBN |
9780761442189 |
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0761442189 |
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