Tales of Ancient Persia (Oxford Myths and Legends)

Tales of Ancient Persia (Oxford Myths and Legends) by Picard, Barbara Leonie. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780192741547.

Here are stirring tales of pre-Islamic kings and heroes, and of the conflict between Ormuzd, god of goodness and light, and Ahrim-an, god of darkness and evil. For centuries the Persians waged war against their traditional enemies the Turanians, and from this struggle came inspring stories of valour. This collection includes tales of the legendary heroes, including the great warrior Rustem, who overcame demons and dragons and tragically slew his own son in battle.