| Publication |
New Delhi, Orient Blackswan, 2010.
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| Description |
80pBlack Spine
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| Series |
The Legendary Past
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| Summary/Abstract |
Retells the stirring legends of ancient Iran, which have inspired centuries of manuscript illustrations.
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| Contents |
Map of ancient Iran
Introduction
The gods and creation of the ancient Iranian world
Demons, fabulous creatures and heroes
The book of kings: Firdowsi's Shahnameh
Fabulous mythological creatures of the Shahnameh
Stories of Zoroaster, Cyrus and Alexander
Continuation of an ancient tradition
Fairy tales and passion plays
Conclusion
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| Standard Number |
9788125039495 Pb.
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