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Persian and Caucasus Myths
- A Captivating Guide to Persian Mythology and Tales from Circassia, Armenia, and Georgia
- Narrated by: Michael Reaves
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
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Summary
Explore captivating Persian and Caucasus myths.
Two captivating manuscripts in one book:
- Persian Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Legendary Creatures
- Tales from the Caucasus: Captivating Myths and Legends from Circassia, Armenia, and Georgia
Some of the topics and myths covered in the first book include:
- The struggle between the good creator, Ahura Mazda, and the evil destroyer, Angra Mainyu
- The story of Ahura Mazda’s creation of the world and the Blessed Immortals who guard it and keep it in existence
- How Yima the good shepherd enlarged the world to make room for all its creatures and then saved it from an apocalyptic winter
- The victory of the prophet Zarathustra over the demons sent to kill him
- The story of Kuyamars, the very first Persian king, and his grandson Hushang, who discovered fire
- The downfall of King Jamshid the Magnificent, who thought he was as powerful as God
- The evil Prince Zahhak, who had serpents growing out of his shoulders
- And more!
Some of the topics and myths covered in the second book include:
- Tales about the Circassian hero Sosruko and his friend, the blacksmith god Tlepsh
- Influences from Persian literature on stories from Armenia and Georgia
- A fairy tale about a merciful exiled prince and his clever servant
- The adventures of the bold knights Avtandil and Tariel, both brave as lions and desperately in love with their fair ladies
- And so much more!
So, if you want to learn about Persian and Caucasus myths, get this audiobook now!
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