Arabian myths
Arabian myths
9.99 €
The Persian Gulf countries have long been the new America, where people seek new horizons and realize their boldest business ideas. But what do we know about the history and culture of this sultry region, beyond the world-famous collection of fairy tales, "One Thousand and One Nights"?
This unique book will introduce you to the foundation of Arab intangible culture—the colorful and multilayered mythology of the Arabian Peninsula, its intricate development and the influence of neighboring cultures, its main figures, and key stories. You will learn how the ancient Arabs—the nomadic Bedouins and the sedentary fellahin farmers—lived, how their pre-Islamic pantheons differed, and what amazing creatures, according to legend, could be found in the deserts and oases of Ancient Arabia.
How far apart are the seven heavens, and who lives in them? What are the devils made of, and who is responsible for the tides, earthquakes, and storms? How many varieties of djinn are there, what is their cunning nature, and how can you recognize zaifa—djinn possession?
You'll learn this and much more in this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations complement this magical journey through the pages of Arabian legends. Along the way, you'll meet Hubal, the god of fate, whose idol once stood in Mecca; Manat, the guardian of the tomb; and al-Qaum, the patron of caravans; the giant fish Bahamut, who holds the entire world on his back; the giant bird Rukh, who feeds her chicks elephants and rhinoceroses; Aladdin and Sinbad the Sailor; the mysterious tribe of nasnas monopods; and the fantastic chimeras that inhabited Arabia in medieval legends... Arm yourself with cunning and ingenuity, like the heroes of the wise Scheherazade's tales, and set out on your own great adventure!
This unique book will introduce you to the foundation of Arab intangible culture—the colorful and multilayered mythology of the Arabian Peninsula, its intricate development and the influence of neighboring cultures, its main figures, and key stories. You will learn how the ancient Arabs—the nomadic Bedouins and the sedentary fellahin farmers—lived, how their pre-Islamic pantheons differed, and what amazing creatures, according to legend, could be found in the deserts and oases of Ancient Arabia.
How far apart are the seven heavens, and who lives in them? What are the devils made of, and who is responsible for the tides, earthquakes, and storms? How many varieties of djinn are there, what is their cunning nature, and how can you recognize zaifa—djinn possession?
You'll learn this and much more in this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations complement this magical journey through the pages of Arabian legends. Along the way, you'll meet Hubal, the god of fate, whose idol once stood in Mecca; Manat, the guardian of the tomb; and al-Qaum, the patron of caravans; the giant fish Bahamut, who holds the entire world on his back; the giant bird Rukh, who feeds her chicks elephants and rhinoceroses; Aladdin and Sinbad the Sailor; the mysterious tribe of nasnas monopods; and the fantastic chimeras that inhabited Arabia in medieval legends... Arm yourself with cunning and ingenuity, like the heroes of the wise Scheherazade's tales, and set out on your own great adventure!
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity