Yima
a legendary king who, having reigned under the protection of ahura mazda in perfect happiness, sinned and lost for the world the immortality it had enjoyed.
historical examples
the history of antiquity max duncker
the history of antiquity max duncker
the history of antiquity, volume iv (of 6) max duncker
the history of antiquity max duncker
solomon and solomonic literature moncure daniel conway
the seven great monarchies of the ancient eastern world, vol 3. (of 7): media george rawlinson
the history of antiquity max duncker
the history of antiquity, volume iv (of 6) max duncker
the contemporary review, volume 36, september 1879 various
sacred books of the east various
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