Tales of Ancient Persia

by Barbara Leonie Picard

Book Overview

Here are stirring tales of pre-Islamic kings and heroes, and of the conflict between Ormuzd, god of goodness and light, and Ahrim-an, god of darkness and evil. For centuries the Persians waged war against their traditional enemies the Turanians, and from this struggle came inspring stories of valour. This collection includes tales of the legendary heroes, including the great warrior Rustem, who overcame demons and dragons and tragically slew his own...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192741543
• ISBN13: 9780192741547
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9