CafeLitt 46: Persian myths and mythology
Wed 28 Nov 2007, 19:52, by , at Cafe Linda:1909 Rue Ste-Catherine Ouest,Montreal (Map)
Subject: Persian myths and mythologyPresenter: Mehdi KeshtkarDate: 29 Nov. 2007This session we have continued with a brief introduction to Persian myths.... more >>
CafeLitt 45: First contacts of Iran with western culture
Thu 15 Nov 2007, 18:17, by , at Cafe Linda:1909 Rue Ste-Catherine Ouest,Montreal (Map)
Subject: First contacts of Iran with western culture (in 19th century) Presented by: Dr. Ata HoodashtianDate: Thursday 22 Nov. 2007... more >>
CafeLitt 44: Turko-Persian Tradition
Mon 12 Nov 2007, 20:33, by , at Cafe Linda:1909 Rue Ste-Catherine Ouest,Montreal (Map)
Subject: Turko-Persian TraditionDate: 15 Nov. 2007Presented by: Behzad Mostowfiwe will talk about some developments in the history of a distinctive culture that arose, flourished for several hundred years, and then seemed to fade in early modern times as European influences were imposed upon it. Torko-Persian Islamicate culture, as it will be called here, is an ecumenical mix of Arabic, Persian, and Turkic elements that melded in the ninth and tenth centuries in eastern Iran (Greater Khorasan). From there it was carried by conquering peoples to neighboring areas, so that it eventually became the predominant culture of ruling and elite classes... more >>
CafeLitt 43: Philosophy of History
Tue 6 Nov 2007, 20:23, by , at Cafe Linda:1909 Rue Ste-Catherine Ouest,Montreal (Map)
Subject: Philosophy of HistoryDate: 8 Nov. 2007Presented by : Mehhdi Keshtkar, Mohammad Larijani, Pasha JavadiWe discussed about the Myths, History and what is history.The definition of myth, the philosophy beyond the myths, the advantages of studying myths and mythology and an introduction on Iranian myths was presented. This was an introductory session for starting our weekly reviewing and introducing myths of different nations. We will start with Iranian myths in coming session and then will continue the job with Greek and Roman myths every week at the beginning of each session. So the myths and mythology will be a serial... more >>
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