King Gesar (Paperback, English Version)

Title: King Gesar (Paperback, English Version)

Author/Editor:Jiang Bian Jia Cuo

I S B N: 9787508512884

Publisher: China Intercontinental Press

Print Time: 2009-01-01

Version Language: English

Others: Paperback; 1/16; 229 Pages; 500g

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Description:
King Gesar is an epic from Tibet based on Tibetan folk tales, legends, folk songs and proverbs. Representing the highest achievement of ancient Tibetan culture, it has been in circulation for centuries. It is an encyclopedia-like masterpiece reflecting the history of the ancient Tibetan society. Compared with the world's Other famous heroic epics, King Gesar has two outstanding characteristics.

Content:
Chapter Ⅰ Demons Emerge and the Goddess of Mercy Comes to the Rescue
Chapter Ⅱ God Son Is Born in Ling and Zhaotoin Works AgainstChoru
Chapter Ⅲ Zhaotoin Casts Greedy Eyes on the Throne of the Ling Tribe/and Gormo Manages to Capture the Heavenly Horse
Chapter Ⅳ Choru Fulfills His Wishes with Flying Colors/and Zhaotoin Depresses with All Hopes Dashed to Pieces
Chapter Ⅴ An Expedition to Kill the Devil and to Save Gesar's Concubine
Chapter Ⅵ The State of Hot Kidnaps Cholmo by Force and King Bacham ls Killed as a Punishment
Chapter Ⅶ The State of Chain Fights for the Salt Lake and the Ling King Slays King Sadain of Chain
Chapter Ⅷ Ling Attacks Moinyo upon Hearing a Prophesy/and the Four Demons Surrender and the Ling Troops Return Triumphantly.
Chapter Ⅸ Ling Brings an Army to Chayo to Open the Treasure-House for the Benefit of the People
Chapter Ⅹ The Lion King and His Officials Burn a Demon's Body/and Gesar Selects a Wife for the Prince
Chapter Ⅺ Lion King Rescues Mother from Hell and Rongcha Chageng Passes Away
Chapter Ⅻ Prince Zhalha Ascends the Throne to Become the King of Ling and the Lion King Returns to Heaven Together with