On the Evolution of Genealogical Narratives in the Western Himalayas

How do genealogical accounts in sparsely literate regions come into being, and what forms do they take? What are the factors that help sustain their appeal over centuries of oral transmission? Finally, what happens to their content when the story is committed to writing? This article addresses these...

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Main Author: Moran, Arik 1976- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox 2011
In: Religions of South Asia
Year: 2011, Volume: 5, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 443-470
Further subjects:B Rajput
B Himachal Pradesh
B Epic
B Narrative
B Himalayas
B Oral History
B Pahari
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