Sagas from the Far East; or, Kalmouk and Mongolian Traditionary Tales by Busk
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"Sagas from the Far East; or, Kalmouk and Mongolian Traditionary Tales" by Busk is a collection of traditional tales likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich oral folklore of the Kalmouk and Mongolian people, recounting myths and legends that reflect their cultural heritage. The opening sections introduce themes of magic, adventure, and moral lessons, setting the stage for the extraordinary characters and their quests. The beginning of
the work provides a preface that contextualizes the tales, explaining their origins and transformations through cultural exchanges. It emphasizes the importance of these stories, not only as entertainment but also as vessels for historical and philosophical lessons. Following the preface, readers are introduced to the "Well-and-wise-walking Khan," whose journey is marked by encounters with magicians and perilous adventures. The first tale focuses on the Khan's exploits and interactions with magical beings, showcasing elements of bravery and cleverness while illustrating broader themes of fate and the struggles between good and evil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Busk, Rachel Harriette, 1831-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sagas from the Far East; or, Kalmouk and Mongolian Traditionary Tales |
| Contents | The saga of the well-and-wise walking Khan -- The saga of Ardschi-Bordschi and Vikramâditja's throne. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Mongolia |
| Subject | Kalmyks -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40402 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 902 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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