The demonic character of the tale of Uneker Torliktu Khan
https://doi.org/10.22162/2500-1523-2017-11-145-151
Abstract
The History of Uneker Torliqtu Khan is a popular literary composition of the Old Kalmyk written tradition that got widespread in its oral form. Proceeding from the analysis of some oral versions, the paper reveals the influence of the written tradition on depicting a demonic character.
About the Author
B. Bicheev
Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (Elista, Russian Federation)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ph. D. in Philosophy (Doct. of Philosophical Sc.), Leading Research Associate, Department of Mongolian Philology
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Bicheev B. The demonic character of the tale of Uneker Torliktu Khan. Mongolian Studies. 2017;9(2):145-151. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22162/2500-1523-2017-11-145-151
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