WagsWife Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 We are working on the Rise of Islam in history the next week or two. I have borrowed the book "The Arabian Nights" by Andrew Lang from the library. We won't have the time to read the entire book, but I wanted the girls to read 3 or 4 stories. Can anyone give some recommendations of stories that are not to be missed? Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate in Arabia Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 For sure I would read the stories of Sindbad the Sailor; offhand, I would say these are among the most popular here, as far as spin-offs are concerned -- movies, cartoons, etc. Sindbad (here they call him Sindibad) is very popular. You could even do an activity of using an astrolabe, to experience how Arab sailors used to navigate. Aladdin ('Ala' ad-Din) is another popular story, although imo less than Sindbad (but maybe more popular in Western culture). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 My favorite stories from the Arabian nights are: Aladdin Ali Baba and the 40 thieves Sindbad the sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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