Functions of Shamans in the Buryat Epic Tradition
Introduction. It is urgent enough to reveal original features of epic traditions in certain ethnic environments to draw a general epic picture of Central Asian peoples. As is evident, shamanism has given rise to diverse epic and poetic genres. Shamanic and epic texts of Mongols are characterized by...
Main Authors: | Natalia N. Nikolaeva, Liudmila S. Dampilova |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Российской академии наук, Калмыцкий научный центр
2023-09-01
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Series: | Oriental Studies |
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Online Access: | http://kigiran.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/4494 |
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