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100 1 _aBusk, Rachel Harriette,
_d1831-1907
245 1 0 _aSagas from the Far East; or, Kalmouk and Mongolian Traditionary Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-08-03
505 0 _aThe saga of the well-and-wise walking Khan -- The saga of Ardschi-Bordschi and VikramÃĒditja's throne.
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- Mongolia
653 _aKalmyks -- Folklore
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40402
999 _c81241
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