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Tales of Ancient Persia : Oxford Myths & Legends S. - Barbara Leonie Picard

Tales of Ancient Persia

By: Barbara Leonie Picard, Victor Ambrus (Illustrator)

Paperback | 1 April 1993

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Here are stirring tales of pre-Islamic kings and heroes, and of the conflict between Ormuzd, god of goodness and light, and Ahriman, 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.
Industry Reviews
Barbara Leonie Picard, widely admired for her reworkings of European myths and legends, retells the first half of the Sha-Nama, the 10th-century epic by the Iranian poet Firdausi. Reluctantly, we must confess to finding these lengthy tales, most of which concern the exploits of the great hero Rustem (remember Sohrab and Rustem?) somewhat ponderous. The language is self-consciously "dignified" - full of references to "carven" lions and "grievous tidings," and "wine bibbers," and the many unfamiliar names and customs (particularly the Persian warrior ethic, which Rustem obviously personifies, but which is never clearly defined) combine to make the stories unapproachable. Considering the reputation of the author and the dearth of Persian mythology in formats suitable for younger readers, this companion to Roger Lancelyn Green's Tales of Ancient Egypt is nevertheless a desirable addition to larger collections. (Kirkus Reviews)

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