Ancient Persian Social classes
-------- King and Family
------- Priests
------ Aristocracy
----- Military
---- Traders
--- Craftsmen
-- Peasants
- Slaves
------- Priests
------ Aristocracy
----- Military
---- Traders
--- Craftsmen
-- Peasants
- Slaves
Arts? Architecture?
Handicrafts?
The Persian arts was distinctively classified by swift lines, a variety of details, and bold colors. Easily, the most significant artist, was Bihzad. He was also involved in authorship. He bests all other artists of this era, as he was perplexing; a genius. Persian culture also included colorful tiles covering the buildings outside, and ornate rugs quaintly decorating the inside. One of the most remarkable artifacts of this era is the statue of Ahura Mazda. Ahura Mazda was considered to be the highest deity of an old iranian religion, zoroastrianism, as he was the god of light. He is portrayed in the temple of Darius. The Persians also created a revolutionary idea; gardens. They went to extremes and worked hard to create the most breath-taking gardens...in ancient times! The architectural ideas of this culture just goes to show how creative, and remarkable they truly were.
Persian Sports and Games
Persia is specifically recognized for their love of bull fighting. bull fighting was a celebration of marriage, or the arrival of an important newcomer or guest to the community. Bull fighting in this culture did not use a human matador. Rather than a human matador, the spectators would watch bulls fight eachother until one was wounded. The winning bull was wrapped with a floral wreath and a bell. The losing bull was treated until better. If the wound was absolutely fatal, the butcher slaughtered the losing bull. The Persians were also known for backgammon, which is still a modern day sport played today in Iran. Backgammon is a strategic game, teaching you how to be five steps ahead of your opponent at all times. An old Persian story originating from the Roman empire tells of a page seeking for a place in the royal household. Another strategic game the Persians were known for, and absolutely adored, was chess. Chess is referred to in two different Persian texts. One reference is included in the book of manners. It promotes cultural leaders to not how their behavior affects others; it practically tells them chess can positively discipline one's behavior. In another text, chess is introduced to ruby and emerald chess pieces. In this matter, chess is an intelligence test for the king; is he a worthy opponent? As you can tell, Persians are all about their wits, and challenging their mental skills. As result, historians have recorded a horse-based sport; their own version of polo. In this game, riders would drive a small ball, using mallets, into the opposing team's goal. One of Persia's most appreciated poets, Ferdowsi, praised the skill of
polo.
polo.
Persian Music
The Persian adoration for music is incredible. Its a message, a scream of the artists deepest consciousness, spotted with the historical culture of Iran. It's also an imposition of love, art, joy, sorrows, loss, pain, success, and struggles. It includes an generous, inspirational outlook on their invaders. Little is known about the instruments used during early Persia.
Persian Festivals
One of the most remarked festivals of ancient Persia is a mid-winter test, where a priest lights fire to a positioned pile of wood, and is then joined by Zoroastrians in ceremony to appraise Sadeh. Its practically a celebration for the creation of fire. This festival still takes place today outside the capital of Tehran, Iran.