The frame formulas of kalmyk fairy tales
Abstract
The article examines the traditional formulas of Kalmyk fairy tales. The analysis of the fairy tales recorded by G.J. Ramstedt in 1903 shows that frame formulas are widely represented in Kalmyk oral tradition of the early 20th century and reflect the poetic and style fairy tale tradition. The fairy tales begin with the formula of time “Kezyanya sanji” (‘Long time ago’) which implies remoteness of the events. Beginnings to denote topographic characteristics are much rarer. The fairy tale initials introduce two generations of characters and denote their age and social status. The ending formulas of the studied fairy tales are plot endings that inform about the outcome of the events and conflict resolution. In some cases, finalizing formulas relate about the further life of the fairy tale characters after the described events.
About the Authors
B. Goryaeva
Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (Elista)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ph.D. in Philology (Candidate of Philological Sciences), Research Associate, Department of Folklore
А. Bayanova
Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (Elista)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Head of the P. Alexeeva Scientific Library
А. Doleeva
Gorodovikov Kalmyk State University (Elista)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
M.A., Institute of Kalmyk Philology and Oriental Studies
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Review
For citations:
Goryaeva B., Bayanova А., Doleeva А. The frame formulas of kalmyk fairy tales. Mongolian Studies. 2016;8(1):122-128. (In Russ.)
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