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The Epic of Manas

In short: The story of Manas continues through his son Semetey and grandson Seytek. The Atlas points to the manuscript transcribed from Orozbakov’s telling of Manas.

The Epic of Manas · The hero who unites the tribes FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 86 The Epic of Manas The story of Manas continues through his son Semetey and grandson Seytek. Origin Kyrgyz oral tradition Atlas record 1922–1926 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The hero who unites the tribes 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

Kyrgyz oral tradition

The span 1922–1926 dates the transcription of Orozbakov’s telling. UNESCO’s documentation of oral performance also describes tone, rhythm and gesture as parts of the art. Lines on a page help readers follow the events. Listening to a teller reveals how rhythm can create suspense or mark an encounter.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1922–1926 · Kyrgyz oral tradition
    Sagymbay Orozbakov · UNESCO Memory of the World · Field documentation

Country pages

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