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Jangar

The Academy of Contemporary China and World StudiesUpdated:  August 30, 2024

Jangar

Jangar is an epic poem of the Mongolian Oirat tribe, originating from the Western Regions during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The epic mainly tells the story of how Jangar Khan led 12 heroes, 32 tiger generals, and more than 6,000 warriors to conquer and subdue demons and establish the ideal state of Bomba. Bomba enjoys a comfortable and pleasant climate, and balanced social wealth without decline or death, reflecting the Mongolian people's pursuit of an ideal society of common prosperity.

The structure of Jangar is quite unique, without a main character or a central plotline that runs throughout. Dozens of independent works form a cohesive whole. The story takes place in various locations, such as the Altai Mountains, the Baitou Mountains, and the Ertix River. The language used is Tuul Mongolian, with vocabulary borrowed from other West Asian ethnic groups such as the Uygurs, Kazakhs, and Buruts, reflecting the cultural exchange and integration among ancient West Asian communities. "Jangar" is the highest achievement of Mongolian literature, and has significant historical value for studying the philosophical thinking, religious beliefs, and customs of early Mongolian society.

《江格尔》

《江格尔》是蒙古族卫拉特部的史诗,诞生于明朝时期的西域。史诗主要讲述了江格尔汗率领12位英雄、32位虎将、6000多名勇士征战四方,降伏妖魔,建立宝木巴理想国的故事。宝木巴气候舒适宜人,社会财富均衡,没有衰败,没有死亡,这体现了蒙古族人民对共同富裕的理想社会的追求。

《江格尔》结构颇为独特,没有一个贯穿始终的主角和主情节线索。数十部作品独立成篇,合成整体。其故事发生在阿尔泰山、白头山、额尔齐斯河等地,所用语言是土尔扈特蒙古语,夹杂着维吾尔、哈萨克、布鲁特等西域族群的词汇,体现了古代西域各民族语言文化的交流融通。《江格尔》是蒙古文学的最高成就,对于研究早期蒙古族的哲学思想、宗教信仰、风俗习惯等具有重要史学价值。

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