Displaying 1 of 1 2010 Format: Book Author: Schomp, Virginia. Title: The ancient Persians / Virginia Schomp. Published: New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2010. Description: 96 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. Summary: A retelling of several ancient Persian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the ancient Persians. Series: Myths of the world Schomp, Virginia. Myths of the world. Subjects: Firdawsī. Shāhnāmah -- Adaptations. Zoroastrianism. Mythology, Iranian. Iran -- History -- To 640. 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. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.90-93) and index. ISBN: 9780761442189 Available Copies:3 (of 3) No. of Requests: 0 Call number: TEEN 295S Request It Buy It Please select and request a specific volume by clicking one of the icons in the 'Availability' section below. Add to My List Share It! Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Staff View Displaying 1 of 1
