Persian myths
9.99 €
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Persian myths
9.99 €
Among the shifting sands of time, where civilizations are born and die under the pressure of centuries-old storms, there was one unlike the others - we see its mirages in the hero of Greek myths Hercules and Dionysian dances, the tales of "A Thousand and One Nights" and modern philosophical teachings. Persia, an ancient and powerful kingdom, gave us stories about mysterious gods and legendary heroes, about the eternal struggle between light and darkness, the sacred fire of Zoroastrianism and magicians who comprehended the secrets of the universe. And what else did the Persian civilization leave as a legacy to world culture, read in the book "Persian Myths"! You will learn what Mithraism is, which was professed by the Roman emperors and which competed with Christianity at the dawn of our era, why the biblical Magi in medieval miniatures wear strange red hats and what connects Iranian and Slavic mythologies.
What did the first man Gayomart look like according to Persian myths (spoiler: not at all like a man!)? What rights does a dog have in Zoroastrianism and what animals are also considered "dogs"? Why were mysterious, eerie towers of silence built in Iran until the 1970s and where else can you see working ones?
You will find answers to these and other questions on the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations will complement the exciting journey through the dunes of history!
The book series "Myths of the World. The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" will introduce you to the exciting stories of different countries and peoples. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and expand your horizons. Witness epic battles of gods, mysterious rituals and legendary heroes!
What did the first man Gayomart look like according to Persian myths (spoiler: not at all like a man!)? What rights does a dog have in Zoroastrianism and what animals are also considered "dogs"? Why were mysterious, eerie towers of silence built in Iran until the 1970s and where else can you see working ones?
You will find answers to these and other questions on the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations will complement the exciting journey through the dunes of history!
The book series "Myths of the World. The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" will introduce you to the exciting stories of different countries and peoples. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and expand your horizons. Witness epic battles of gods, mysterious rituals and legendary heroes!
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series Myths of the World. The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity