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Epic Stories that Bridge the Ancient and Present Worlds in Tajikistan

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Manage No	DI00000248
Country	Republic of Korea
Author	Lola Hojiboeva (Tajik National University)
Published Year	2015
Language	English
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Description	Epics form a considerable part of the cultural heritage of the Tajik. The oral epic traditions in the Tajik culture appeared and formed in the most ancient period of its history, originating from the mythology of ancient Iranian peoples.

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VI00000071 Gurghuli—Traditional Epic
This video is about the centuries-old Tajik epic Gurghuli. The epic consists of thirty-three chapters, and the narrators recite it while playing a traditional string instrument. The epic begins with the mythical hero’s birth in a tomb, which is why he is named Gurghuli, for gur means “tomb” and ghul means “great.” This video shows an authentic performance as well as interviews with researchers and the performer who explain the history and significance of Gurghuli.

#epic #poem #heroic

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Tajikistan 2017

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DI00000169 EPIC STORIES THAT BRIDGE ANCIENT AND PRESENT WORLDS IN TAJIKISTAN
Epos forms a considerable part of Tajik cultural heritage. The process of developing oral epic traditions in Tajik culture originates in antiquity, going back to the mythology of ancient Iranian nations.

Lola Hojiboeva Lecturer, Tajik National University 2014

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DC00000087 Oral Traditions and Epics of Central Asia
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ICHCAP 2015