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9780192741547
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.Picard, Barbara Leonie is the author of 'Tales of Ancient Persia', published 1993 under ISBN 9780192741547 and ISBN 0192741543.
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