A Guide To Tibetan Folklore
Summary
This episode explores Tibetan folklore, tracing origins from the monkey-ogress myth to the Bon cosmic egg and the semi-divine Yung dynasty kings. It details the subjugation of local spirits by Songtsen Gampo and Padmasambhava, illustrating the syncretism of Buddhism with indigenous beliefs. The narrative also covers supernatural tales like the Ro Lang zombie and the ghostly meat seller, before concluding with the oral tradition of the epic King Gesar, a cultural hero who embodies Tibetan values through his battles against demons.
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