The Armenian-Iranian epic Rostam Zal and the epic David of Sassoun
https://doi.org/10.25587/x7599-6864-5954-u
Abstract
Keywords
Rostam Zal,
David of Sassoun,
Sasna Tsrer,
Armenian epic tradition,
Shahnameh,
variant,
myth,
motif,
epic,
hero
About the Author
H. A. Hambardzumyan
Institute of Ancient Manuscripts after Mesrop Mashtoc
Armenia
Armenia
Hayk Ashot Hambardzumyan, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Senior Researcher and Head of Department
Publishing Department
Yerevan
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For citations:
Hambardzumyan H.A. The Armenian-Iranian epic Rostam Zal and the epic David of Sassoun. Epic Studies. 2021;(3):19-25. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25587/x7599-6864-5954-u
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