An unforgettable collection of twenty dramatic tales of Persian deities and heroes,both mortal and immortalfighting in the name of goodnesschaosbeautyloveand evil. You’ve heard of mythological characters like TheseusMedusaand Thorbut have you heard about AnahitaJamshidand Rostam? In this engrossing anthology of twenty storiesmiddle grade readers will be introduced to the strongest heroesmost legendary creaturesand most vicious demons of Persian mythology. From Atarthe god of firegoing head-to-head with the three-headed demon-dragon Azhi Dahakato Anahitathe goddess of war and waterrescuing mortals from monstrous divsPersian Mythology retells some of the most intense sagas that served as the foundation of early Persian religionpassed down from one generation to the next in the form of oral traditions. Persia is the area in West Asia known today as modern Iran. Author Ryan Bani Tahmaseb and award-winning illustrator Reza Dalvand celebrate the rich history and incredible tradition of Persian storytelling in this epic collection.