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Tales of Ancient Persia (Oxford Myths and Legends) [Paperback]

Barbara Leonie Picard (Author), Victor G. Ambrus (Illustrator)
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October 21, 1993 Oxford Myths and Legends
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 son in battle.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (October 21, 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0192741543
  • ISBN-13: 978-0192741547
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #588,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stories, September 9, 2008
This review is from: Tales of Ancient Persia (Oxford Myths and Legends) (Paperback)
I haven't read any other translations of Firduasi's ancient tales (there seem to be quite a few others available here on Amazon), but this is an amazing read that I would recommend to both adults and children. The stories are fantastical, epic, and meaningful. However it was translated, this version is easy to read but not simplistic. Highly recommended.
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