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The '''''Shahnameh''''' ({{Wiki|Persian language|Persian}}: شاهنامه, lit. "The Book of Kings") is a long epic poem composed by [[Iran|Persian]] author and poet [[Ferdowsi]]. It includes, among its many tales, the chronicles of legendary hero [[Rostam]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Talisman]]: Lion's Head Talisman</ref> During the early 16th century, the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] discovered a hidden copy of this book in [[Constantinople]]'s [[Harbor of Theodosius]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Polo Symbols: Arsenal]]</ref> | The '''''Shahnameh''''' ({{Wiki|Persian language|Persian}}: شاهنامه, lit. "The Book of Kings") is a long epic poem composed by [[Iran|Persian]] author and poet [[Ferdowsi]]. It includes, among its many tales, the chronicles of legendary hero [[Rostam]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Talisman]]: Lion's Head Talisman</ref> During the early 16th century, the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] discovered a hidden copy of this book in [[Constantinople]]'s [[Harbor of Theodosius]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Polo Symbols: Arsenal]]</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 01:15, 11 August 2026
The Shahnameh (Persian: شاهنامه, lit. "The Book of Kings") is a long epic poem composed by Persian author and poet Ferdowsi. It includes, among its many tales, the chronicles of legendary hero Rostam.[1] During the early 16th century, the Italian Assassin Ezio Auditore discovered a hidden copy of this book in Constantinople's Harbor of Theodosius.[2]
Summary[edit | edit source]
A massive sixty-thousand verse work of Persian poetry that weaves history and myth together to tell the history of the world, from the beginning of time up to the seventh century BCE. Written over the course of 30 years in the late tenth century, it is a monumental work of incredible historical and artistic merit.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Talisman: Lion's Head Talisman
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – The Polo Symbols: Arsenal
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