num_pages: 192
description: 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 ofvalour. 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.
language: English
title: Tales of Ancient Persia
titlecomplete: Tales of Ancient Persia (Oxford Myths and Legends)
characters: Rustem
genres: Mythology
ratings_count: 20
series: Oxford Myths and Legends
publisher: Oxford University Press