{"product_id":"persian-and-caucasus-myths-a-captivating-guide-to-persian-mythology-and-tales-from-circassia-armenia-and-georgia-hardcover","title":"Persian and Caucasus Myths: A Captivating Guide to Persian Mythology and Tales from Circassia, Armenia, and Georgia - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Clayton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Captivating Persian and Caucasus Myths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo captivating manuscripts in one book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersian Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Legendary Creatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTales from the Caucasus: Captivating Myths and Legends from Circassia, Armenia, and Georgia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the topics and myths covered in manuscript 1 of this book include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe struggle between the good creator, Ahura Mazda, and the evil destroyer, Angra Mainyu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story of Ahura Mazda's creation of the world and the Blessed Immortals who guard it and keep it in existence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Yima the good shepherd enlarged the world to make room for all its creatures and then saved it from an apocalyptic winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe victory of the prophet Zarathustra over the demons sent to kill him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story of Kuyamars, the very first Persian king, and his grandson Hushang, who discovered fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe downfall of King Jamshid the Magnificent, who thought he was as powerful as God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe evil Prince Zahhak, who had serpents growing out of his shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fearsome but kindly Simorgh, a mythical giant bird with a lion's head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe great hero Rostam and his faithful stallion, Rakhsh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the topics and myths covered in manuscript 2 of this book include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTales about the Circassian hero Sosruko and his friend, the blacksmith god Tlepsh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Tlepsh went looking for knowledge at the end of the world and met Lady Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust-so tales about the origins of earthquakes, thunder, and the Milky Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfluences from Persian literature on stories from Armenia and Georgia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fairy tale about a merciful exiled prince and his clever servant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe adventures of the bold knights Avtandil and Tariel, both brave as lions and desperately in love with their fair ladies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo if you want to learn about Persian and Caucasus myths, scroll up and click the \"add to cart\" button!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51786084778272,"sku":"9781953934246","price":31.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c32459f63676e1577b1af4ed09a88483.webp?v=1780627338","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/persian-and-caucasus-myths-a-captivating-guide-to-persian-mythology-and-tales-from-circassia-armenia-and-georgia-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}