The mythology of ancient Persia originally developed in the region known as Greater Iran (the Caucasus, Central Asia, South Asia, and West Asia). The Persians were initially part of a migratory people who referred to themselves as Aryan, meaning “noble” or “free” and having nothing to do with race.
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Timeline
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c. 3000 BCEAncient Persian mythological motifs are developed.
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1500 BCE - 1000 BCEThe prophet Zoroaster reforms religious belief, retains ancient mythological symbols and characters.
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224 CE - 651 CEOne Thousand Tales, a collection of myths and folklore, written down during the Sassanian Period.
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309 CE - 379 CEReign of Shapur II of the Sassanian Empire during which the Avesta is written down.
