Iran is the world’s 18th most populous country, and it’s a major player in both Middle Eastern and world politics. However, most mentions of Iran in the news focus on some of the many problems the country is facing, such as its controversial nuclear program, undemocratic government, and harsh gender divide. But Iran, or Persia,
This free Lesson Plan for Kids Discover Ancient Persia is packed with activities and assessments to help you teach kids about this vast empire’s accomplishments, from stunning mosques and works of art to its most far-reaching legacy: Islam.
Last week I had my first full week of work as a casual Steiner teacher and it was big for me! I wasn't looking for work, it just came my way, and I gingerly accepted the challenge, knowing in my heart I could do it, but unable to ignore the voice inside reminding me I hadn't been in a classroom for quite some time. So, I studied up recorder, times tables and decimal fractions, immersed myself in Ancient Persian mythology and dived on in! Here are some photos of the work we did! not my blackboard drawing, this one. I used Charles Kovaks' book, Ancient Mythologies as inspiration for the Persian mythology, telling stories about the creation of the earth by Ahura Mazdao, the domestication of animals and the first bonfire! We also explored the land of contrasts which is Persia (Iran) and drew a map. What fun. We tried a form drawing of a Persian star, with the help of a bowl and a ruler. It's always so wonderful seeing the differences coming out in the children's creative work. As soon as the week was over, I dived for the knitting needles, and quickly cast on a pixie hat for Mr P: Triskele Threads' new free Ravelry pattern Pixie Tadhg Reading: or should I say, re-reading, one of our all time favourites! "Dominic" by the most exquisite William Steig. Everyone needs to read this book!! I mean it! It is sublime story about a philosophical dog who sets out to discover the world. At once calming, and lyrical, whimsical and contemplative, healing and utterly charming, Dominic is a special read for all ages! I started to read it to my class last week, and it made lumps in my throat as always. Joining in Nicole for "Keep Calm Craft On" and Ginny's Yarn Along
Ancient Persian symbols are meaningful and creative. Here are some of the most well-known and what they represent.
Sunburst and I are just now finishing up the study on Ancient Persia. I've notoriously fallen behind on my own schedule. C'est la vie. Le...
Ancient Persian culture contributed many of the aspects of the modern world which people take for granted as having always existed. The designation “Persia” comes from the Greeks – primarily from the...
Ancient cultures worldwide were all connected by a powerful religious symbol, the “GodSelf Icon,” an image depicting a central figure, a hero or god, facing forward and holding in either hand parallel objects or animals is especially conspicuous among the pyramid cultures which also employed the same three-door “Triptych Temple” pattern. The center door is the “source”—the “soul” inside the body. The twin doors are the opposing bodily forces of duality that surround the soul on either side, and that the soul must confront and master in life. Like the Triptych, the GodSelf Icon represents the soul of the hero balancing his opposing bodily forces, represented by the twin objects held symmetrically in each hand calls upon to develop our inner strength and spiritual potential by means of balancing the twin opposing forces within us and by carefully cultivating our physical and mental powers.
People shared 'old photos in real life' that show how time changes everything in a subreddit and here are 35 of the most interesting photos.
The Four Royal Stars of Persia are four stars that stand in each of the four cardinal directions, each one coming into prominence at the height of one of the four seasons. Symbols for the Royal Stars extend into every culture throughout our history as the Four Pillars, Four Directions, Four Archangels, Four Horsemen, etc. … Continue reading "Royal Stars of Persia : Ancient Symbolism : Astrological Christmas"
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Notes From Your BooksellerEverything Sad Is Untrue is a story about stories, based on the author’s own life. Daniel (in the book) expertly weaves together tales of his family from ancient Persia, stories of his young life in Iran, and his current life as “the weird kid” in rural Oklahoma. It's a mesmerizing and, at times, emotional read that will make readers of any age think in a new way, but with plenty of snarky writing and literary potty humor that middle schoolers will certainly appreciate. Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award Christopher Award Winner Middle East Book Award Winner National Indie Bestseller NPR Best Book of the Year New York Times Best of the Year Amazon Best of the Year Booklist Editors' Choice BookPage Best of the Year NECBA Windows & Mirrors Selection Publishers Weekly Best of the Year Wall Street Journal Best of the Year Today.com Best of the Year Walter Awards Honor Book "A modern masterpiece."—The New York Times Book Review "Supple, sparkling and original."—The Wall Street Journal "Mesmerizing."—TODAY.com "This book could change the world."—BookPage "Like nothing else you've read or ever will read."—Linda Sue Park "It hooks you right from the opening line."—NPR SEVEN STARRED REVIEWS * "A modern epic."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "A rare treasure of a book."—Publishers Weekly, starred review * "A story that soars."—The Bulletin, starred review * "At once beautiful and painful."—School Library Journal, starred review * "Raises the literary bar in children's lit."—Booklist, starred review * "Poignant and powerful."—Foreword Reviews, starred review * "One of the most extraordinary books of the year."—BookPage, starred review A sprawling, evocative, and groundbreaking autobiographical novel told in the unforgettable and hilarious voice of a young Iranian refugee. It is a powerfully layered novel that poses the questions: Who owns the truth? Who speaks it? Who believes it? "A patchwork story is the shame of the refugee," Nayeri writes early in the novel. In an Oklahoman middle school, Khosrou (whom everyone calls Daniel) stands in front of a skeptical audience of classmates, telling the tales of his family's history, stretching back years, decades, and centuries. At the core is Daniel's story of how they became refugees—starting with his mother's vocal embrace of Christianity in a country that made such a thing a capital offense, and continuing through their midnight flight from the secret police, bribing their way onto a plane-to-anywhere. Anywhere becomes the sad, cement refugee camps of Italy, and then finally asylum in the U.S. Implementing a distinct literary style and challenging western narrative structures, Nayeri deftly weaves through stories of the long and beautiful history of his family in Iran, adding a richness of ancient tales and Persian folklore. Like Scheherazade of One Thousand and One Nights in a hostile classroom, Daniel spins a tale to save his own life: to stake his claim to the truth. EVERYTHING SAD IS UNTRUE (a true story) is a tale of heartbreak and resilience and urges readers to speak their truth and be heard. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781646140008 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Levine Querido Publication Date: 08-25-2020 Pages: 368 Product Dimensions: 8.20(w) x 5.80(h) x 1.30(d) Age Range: 12 - 18 YearsAbout the Author Daniel Nayeri was born in Iran and spent a couple of years as a refugee before immigrating to Oklahoma at age eight with his family. He is the publisher of Odd Dot, an imprint of Macmillan, making him one of the youngest publishers in the industry. He has served on the CBC diversity committee and the CBC panel committee. He lives in New York City. His autobiographical novel, Everything Sad Is Untrue (a true story) was the winner of the Michael L. Printz Award.
When it comes to legends, none is quite as moviesque as that of the Hashshashins, who in the Middle Ages inspired fear in the hearts of leaders in the Middle East.
The palace of Persepolis was planned and begun by the Persian emperor Darius I in the early fifth century BC, although it was not until the reign of his
Persepolis, Iran.
