Persian Mythology
Buy from Other Retailers:
You’ve heard of mythological characters like Theseus, Medusa, and Thor, but have you heard about Anahita, Jamshid, and Rostam? In this engrossing anthology...
Published By Running Press Kids
Format Hardback
Category
Number Of Pages 128
Publication Date 11/04/2025
ISBN 9780762489763
Dimensions 7.8 inches x 9.3 inches
"Be sure to put this on the shelf next to Percy Jackson’s Greek Mythology."—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"You ask me for the best collection of Persian myths and tales on the market today? I hand you this book and, really, only this book. As with many of my favorite compendiums of tales, Tahmaseb has found a way to take the heart of what has made these stories so compelling over the centuries, while also imbuing them with the kind of language that kids would gravitate towards today...a necessary purchase.”—Betsy Bird, A Fuse 8 Production, SLJ
"A thoughtful and visually rich collection that honors the depth of Persian mythology while making it approachable for a new generation of readers.”—School Library Journal
“These thrilling and thoroughly engaging folktales have been rewritten and come to life through especially descriptive language and vivid descriptions…a great addition to world folktale collections.”—Booklist
"A spirited, beautifully illustrated, and creative re-envisioning of Persian lore." —Kirkus Reviews
"…each story is retold in language that sweeps readers into a mythic past that still pulses with relevance today…. a thrilling gateway to global storytelling."—Biblionasium