Exploring the interpretation of Jangar’s palace in the kalmyk version of «Jangar»
https://doi.org/10.25587/2782-6627-2024-2-79-86
Abstract
The text critically examines translations of descriptions of Jangar’s Palace in the Kalmyk Jangar epic. The author presents their own interpretations, partially influenced by a 1991 lecture at the Mongolian National University, suggesting the palace is structured with ten layers of Mongolian tents or gers, resulting in nine insulating gaps, and is furnished with deer hide bags filled with dairy products suspended on its walls. This interpretation contrasts with other versions which separate these elements. While confident in their understanding, the author acknowledges not reviewing all multilingual translations and is open to further insights on this intricate topic.
About the Author
Fujii Mako
Aichi Shukutoku University
Japan
Japan
MAKO Fujii – Ph.D, Professor, Faculty of Global Culture and Communication
Nagoya
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Mako F. Exploring the interpretation of Jangar’s palace in the kalmyk version of «Jangar». Altaistics. 2024;(2):79-86. https://doi.org/10.25587/2782-6627-2024-2-79-86
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