Farhang-i Hazārah-hā-yi Asāṭīr-i Īrān va Afsānah-hā va Bāvarhā-yi ʿĀmmah-yi Īrān Persian 2026

“Dictionary of Persian Mythology and Folklore, Legends and Beliefs of Iran” is a comprehensive reference work on Iranian mythology, folklore, and cultural history. Through the collection and analysis of myths, legends, rituals, symbols, and mythical figures, the work presents a broad picture of the Iranian worldview and its development across thousands of years.

With a research-oriented approach, this collection examines different layers of Iranian mythology, from ancient traditions to epic narratives and popular beliefs. It explores the connections between mythology, ritual, literature, and the social life of Iranians, making it a valuable resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in understanding the historical and symbolic roots of Iranian stories and folk traditions.

The collection is organized into three volumes:

Volume One: Elamite mythology, Avestan mythology, and Zoroastrian mythology

Volume Two: Manichaean mythology and the mythology of the Shahnameh

Volume Three: Mithraic mythology, Zurvanite mythology, Mazdakite mythology, and the folklore, legends, and popular beliefs of Iran

Sodabeh Fazeli (born in 1947) is an Iranian writer, translator, and researcher best known for her studies in mythology and symbolism. During more than four decades of cultural activity, she has published over 40 books. She studied English literature in Cambridge and London and pursued studies in Pahlavi language and comparative literature at the Sorbonne University in Paris.

“Dictionary of Persian Mythology and Folklore, Legends and Beliefs of Iran” is regarded as an important source for the study of Iranian mythology, folklore, and the cultural history of this field, bringing together diverse traditions that have shaped Iran’s collective imagination and heritage.