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  • Persian and Caucasus Myths

  • A Captivating Guide to Persian Mythology and Tales from Circassia, Armenia, and Georgia
  • By: Matt Clayton
  • Narrated by: Michael Reaves
  • Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins

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Persian and Caucasus Myths

By: Matt Clayton
Narrated by: Michael Reaves
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Publisher's 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!

©2021 Matt Clayton (P)2021 Matt Clayton

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