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David of Sassoun

In short: Explore the Armenian epic about David defending his homeland and the tradition of performing it.

David of Sassoun · A hero defends his homeland FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 116 David of Sassoun Explore the Armenian epic about David defending his homeland and the tradition of performing it. Origin Armenian oral epic tradition. Atlas record 2012 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A hero defends his homeland Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Armenian oral epic tradition.

David’s confrontation is one part of a larger epic. The heritage record describes a tradition in which tellers present episodes using words and melody. Heard from a performer, the pace of the telling can draw as much attention as the contest itself.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2012 · Armenian storytelling tradition
    UNESCO · Daredevils of Sassoun · 7.COM 11.2 · Heritage listing

Country pages

Origin
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