Bibliograph

The ancient Persians, Virginia Schomp

Type

Label

The ancient Persians, Virginia Schomp

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 90-93) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The ancient Persians

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

311786295

Responsibility statement

Virginia Schomp

Series statement

Myths of the world

Summary

A retelling of several ancient Persian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the ancient Persians

Table Of 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

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification

Contributor