"THE BOOK OF KINGS" & PERSIAN MYTHOLOGY
Did you know that Persian mythology is as rich and captivating as some of our most beloved mythologies? One shining example is "The Book of Kings" by Persian poet Ferdowsi, a timeless epic that has endured for thousands of years as a singular, cohesive masterpiece.
“I have always been fascinated by Persian mythology and AREDRA’S story contains many references to it. Her world is full of wonders and contains many creatures and characters that were drawn from the pages of this remarkable literary heritage.”
Princeton University Art Museum, “Princeton's Great Persian Book of Kings”
Composed more than 1,000 years ago by the Persian poet Firdausi, the Shahnama, or Book of Kings, narrates the story of Iran from the dawn of time to the 7th century A.D. This sweeping epic contains over 50,000 verses and countless tales of Iran’s ancient kings and heroes. Firdausi’s Shahnama has been a source of artistic inspiration in Persian culture for centuries and provides the essential basis for our understanding of the history of Persian painting as it developed from late medieval through early modern times.
