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Persia
Persia A vast empire once including part of Greece and reaching India in the east. It impinged on the Jews with the conquest of
Cyrus over the
Medes (550 BCE) and his decree authorizing the exiles to return from
Babylon to Jerusalem, a decree reaffirmed by
Darius I (Ezra 5: 1–6: 15). The legendary story of
Esther is set in the reign of
Ahasuerus, or
Xerxes (Esther 1: 1–2). The empire was destroyed by
Alexander the Great (
c.330 BCE). The Persians, regarded as barbarous orientals in many Greek sources, are always treated favourably in the OT.
The religion of
Zoroaster (7th cent.
BCE) had its origin and base in Persia; its belief was that the god of Light, Ahura Mazda, had overcome Ahriman (darkness) and this dualism has been thought to have had an influence on
Judaism, as did also its developed system of
angels. It was a religion which was tolerant of other cults, and the Greek Apollo and the Jews' Yahweh were among the deities recognized.
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Ubisoft Announces Prince of Persia The Two Thrones(TM) is Available Now; All Hail the Prince! The Prince of Persia Returns to Reign this Holiday Season.
Business Wire; 12/1/2005; 700+ words
; ...Today, Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia The Two Thrones(TM) is available now...award-winning Montreal studio, Prince of Persia The Two Thrones blends the best features from Prince of Persia(R): The Sands of Time and Prince of...
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Prince of Persia to Feature Leading-Edge Technology; Red Orb Entertainment Selects Development Tools from Numerical Design Ltd. and The Motion Factory.
Business Wire; 5/4/1998; 700+ words
; ...and motion synthesis tool for Prince of Persia(r) 3D, a third-person point-of...traps and puzzles that give Prince of Persia its character and quality." NetImmerse...digital director, allows the Prince of Persia 3D team to generate more complex scenes...
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The Islamic Intellectual Tradition in Persia. Essays by Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Magazine article from: The Muslim World; 4/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; The Islamic Intellectual Tradition in Persia. Essays by Seyyed Hossein Nasr. EDITED...the Islamic intellectual tradition in Persia written by Seyyed Hossein Nasr, the renowned...major study of philosophical activities in Persia and of the contributions of Persian philosophers...
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Disney Book Group to Publish Original Graphic Novel Based on Walt Disney Pictures' and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' Upcoming Action Adventure Film "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time".
Business Wire; 7/21/2009; 700+ words
; Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner to Author Cover...Book Group announced today the Prince of Persia graphic novel anthology, the first...novel written by the creator of Prince of Persia, Jordan Mechner. Todd McFarlane (Spawn...
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'Prince of Persia' film is very remote from Persia.(Culture: From then to now)
Newspaper article from: Iran Times International (Washington, DC); 8/8/2008; 700+ words
; ...begun filming the fantasy film "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" and has also delayed...Persians as vile beasts. The Prince of Persia is the hero of this film. But it would...find much in this film that connects to Persia, apart from the name. Officially, Disney...
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Ubisoft Releases Prince of Persia The Two Thrones
Newspaper article from: Wireless News; 12/2/2005; 340 words
; ...02-2005 Ubisoft Releases Prince of Persia The Two Thrones WIRELESS NEWS-December 2, 2005-Ubisoft Releases Prince of Persia The Two Thrones (C)2005 10Meters...com Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia The Two Thrones is available now for the...
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Britain, Persia and Petroleum: Roger Howard asks how the discovery of oil, one hundred years ago this month, affected relations between Britain and Persia in the early twentieth century.
Magazine article from: History Today; 5/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...Masjid-i Suleiman, in south-western Persia, the ground suddenly started to rumble...exercised real influence, but by 1908 Persia was in the midst of a 'Constitutional...really pulled the strings of power in Persia, however. In particular, British and...
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Blockbuster Brand Jumps Back into Action with Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time.
Business Wire; 3/3/2003; 700+ words
; ...Announce a Fresh Take on the Legendary Prince of Persia Series for Holiday 2003 Ubi Soft Entertainment...announced it is developing a brand new Prince of Persia game: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Jordan Mechner, creator of...
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Disney Book Group to Publish Original Graphic Novel Based on Walt Disney Pictures' and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' Upcoming Action Adventure Film "Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time".
Newspaper article from: Pediatrics Week; 8/8/2009; 700+ words
; ...Disney Book Group announced the Prince of Persia graphic novel anthology, the first...novel written by the creator of Prince of Persia, Jordan Mechner. Todd McFarlane (Spawn...stories, is a prequel to "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," the feature film...
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Immortal Prince of Persia
Newspaper article from: The Press; 12/30/2008; ; 532 words
; Prince of Persia Format: Windows PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation...going to write about the new Prince of Persia, but somewhere during the writing process...colleague about it. The original Prince of Persia came out 20 years ago and has had numerous...
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Persia
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to World War II
Persia had its name changed to Iran in 1935, but continued to be known as Persia during the war years. In 1940 Persia's oil output was 8.4 million tons which was vital to the British war effort, and the country's strategic importance became...
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South Persia Rifles
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
SOUTH PERSIA RIFLES British-organized paramilitary unit in Iran during World War I. The South Persia Rifles was a largely indigenous, paramilitary...Iranian government to recognize the South Persia Rifles encouraged the largest and most...
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White, Persia
Book article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television
WHITE, Persia PERSONAL Born in Miami, FL; divorced; children: Mecca. Avocational Interests...My Perfect Date. OTHER SOURCES Periodicals: Razor, January, 2002. Electronic: Persia White Official Site, , June 30, 2004.
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Mirza Malkam Khan
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...forerunner of reform and modernization in Persia and an indefatigable propagandist for...deny his faith in Islam. He returned to Persia when he was 18 and was employed as an...the introduction of a Masonic lodge in Persia. He persuaded the Shah to grant permission...
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Agha Mohammad Khan
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...founder of the Qajar dynasty that ruled Persia until 1924. The memory of this vengeful...universally execrated; yet he did keep Persia intact at a time of struggle. Following...prefixed by "Agha," a title used in Persia for eunuchs. This cruel deed was perhaps...
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