Norooz Myths

Myth and legends have been of much fascination theme among Iranian authors. This seems to arise from the fact that the stories appeal to children who always want explanations about the puzzling reality around them. Children normally marvel at things their minds find complex and their inquisitive minds long to discover and explain the intriguing reality. For instance, children are fascinated by the appearances and actions of especially animals; why are they of different colors, shapes and sizes? Why do some stay in water and others on land? Why do some birds fly and others do not? They are equally amazed by themselves as human beings.

In ancient Persia (Iran), it was believed that the sky was the first part of the world to be created. It was
Unquestionably, Norooz is one of the prominent hallmarks of the Persian culture and Iranian civilization. It represents the glory and magnificence of ancient Iran and manifests a sense of national pride and dignity for Iranians. Ferdowsi in Shahnameh says that when the legendary, prehistoric Iranian king Jamshid Jam conquered the world and ascended the throne, he declared that day as Norooz. On that day, Iranians from across the country would come to visit Persepolis (the ancient capital of the Persian Empire) to hold festivals, receive rewards and gifts from the king, enjoy eating festive meals of dried nuts, fruits, and sweetmeat, sing happy songs, and perform
It removes religious, cultural, lingual, and national boundaries and connects the hearts of millions of people who want to take part in a unique ceremony marking not only the beginning of New Year, but the end of the distressed winter and arrival of the delightful spring. Folktales are a great way for children to learn about another culture. They teach about traditional values and ways of life and often include fantastical characters and incredible adventures that highlight life lessons and let kids dream of far-off lands long ago. A new version of Norooz story: ( The Story of Spring and Norooz by Nazanin Mirsadeghi 2013) is The story of a girl named "Bahar" who lives in the sky and spends the entire year sleeping in her comfy bed, except for the last day of winter when she wakes up and ..... An easy-to-read Persian picture book for those children who are learning Persian as a second