Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Illustrations vii
4. Acknowledgements viii
5. Abbreviations and Symbols x
6. Note on Terminology: ‘Myths and Legends’ xiv
7. Note on the Rendering of Names xvi
8. Note on the Use of the Shahnameh xviii
9. Series Editor’s Preface xix
10. Introduction: An Unanswered Call 1
11. Part I Oral Traditions, Myths and Legends 13
12. Part II Sources and Case Studies 73
13. Part III The Missing Great Kings 203
14. Part IV Conclusion 251
15. Appendices 259
16. Bibliography 307
17. Index 343