Dai epics under the influence of dualistic religion
https://doi.org/10.25587/u1013-4099-4794-x
Abstract
Keywords
Dai epic,
Creation epic,
Oral tradition,
Theravada Buddhism,
Dai ethnic group,
Epic performance,
Epic singer,
Palm-leaf manuscript,
Primitive religion,
Aluang epic
Supporting agencies: Project for Young Scholars Fund by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
About the Author
Qu Yongxian
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
China
China
Qu Yongxian, Doctor, Associate Researcher
Institute of Ethnic Literature
Beijing
Email address: quyongxian@126.com
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Yongxian Q. Dai epics under the influence of dualistic religion. Epic Studies. 2021;(1):43-56. https://doi.org/10.25587/u1013-4099-4794-x
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