The Immortals

[Vishtaspa]

But there is a English translation of the Shahnemeh which I recommend to everyone who has greater interest in that matter.

That of Dick Davis, perhaps? I have a 400page english resume by Reuben Levy, but I'm strongly interested in a good translation of the whole work. I can read a little farsi, but not yet enough to Ferdowsi.

One of the "best" translations of Cyropaedia in my country have ridiculous notes too, and no knwoledge about iranian matters. But worst is a famous Herodotus translation, when talking about iranian religion, the translator sais "it is a semitical religion"!!
A well documented and modern research about Herodotus/Xenophon and Shahnameh would be great and provide us many clues. But Shahnameh is many times Illiad and Odissey together!

Regards