This story is based on an ancient Mesopotamian legend widely known throughout the Middle East. A picture of Şahmeran hangs in many houses...

To help ensure they are not forgotten, legends—representing an important part of culture—are often tied to specific physical locations or...

* * * This essay was selected a winner nominee in the New York-based Adelaide Literary Magazine's "Best of 2020 Essays" contest. It was...

* * * This essay was selected a finalist in the Adelaide Literary Magazine's "Best of 2019 Essays" contest. It was first published (print...