Shahnameh, The Epic of the Persian Kings | Beautiful Books

This stunningly illustrated volume contains 500 pages of glorious illustration and fascinating Iraninan folklore and poetry. Written by Ferdowsi, translated by Ahmad Sadri, foreword by Sheila Canby, fabulous illustrations by Hamid Rahmanian.

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Music is "Floating Cities" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Animation in the opening scene is by Hamid Rhamanian and Kingorama.

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