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Persian Mythology: Forgotten Tales of Gods, Heroes, and the Eternal Fight for Balance
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Series: World Mythologies
General Middle Eastern History
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ISBN13: 9798269202020
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 10 2025
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 10 2025
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into a world where gods battled in the heavens, heroes defied fate, and light itself became the weapon against darkness. Persian Mythology: Forgotten Tales of Gods, Heroes, and the Eternal Fight for Balance unveils one of humanity's oldest and most soul-stirring mythological traditions - a universe born from fire and shadow, where every story holds a mirror to the human heart. Few people know that long before Greek and Norse legends captured the world's imagination, the Persians told of Ahura Mazda, the Lord of Light, locked in an endless struggle against Ahriman, the spirit of chaos. These timeless tales gave birth to the very ideas of heaven, hell, angels, and moral choice - shaping the spiritual DNA of countless civilizations. Through vivid storytelling and historical insight, author Sidney K. Torbert brings to life gods and warriors, lovers and poets, whose destinies still echo across time. You'll meet Rostam, the hero whose courage became legend; Anahita, the goddess of renewal; the Simurgh, a bird of infinite wisdom; and Zarathustra, whose vision of good and evil changed the world forever. What you're about to discover will change how you see mythology, spirituality, and even your own inner battles. Each chapter reveals how ancient Persians understood life's deepest truths - the balance between pride and humility, passion and peace, creation and destruction. This book is perfect for:
- Lovers of history, philosophy, and mythology.
- Readers drawn to Rumi, Hafez, and timeless wisdom.
- Anyone seeking meaning, courage, or light in uncertain times. Persian Mythology is more than a collection of stories - it's a journey into the heart of a civilization that believed beauty, morality, and divinity were one. Ready to uncover the hidden fire of the world's oldest wisdom? Get your copy today and let the eternal light of Persia guide your imagination - and your soul.
- Readers drawn to Rumi, Hafez, and timeless wisdom.
- Anyone seeking meaning, courage, or light in uncertain times. Persian Mythology is more than a collection of stories - it's a journey into the heart of a civilization that believed beauty, morality, and divinity were one. Ready to uncover the hidden fire of the world's oldest wisdom? Get your copy today and let the eternal light of Persia guide your imagination - and your soul.
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