National epic: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)
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A national epic is an epic poem or similar work which seeks or is believed to capture and express the essence or spirit of a particular nation; not necessarily a nation-state, but at least an ethnic or linguistic group with aspirations to independence or autonomy. National epics frequently recount the origin of a nation, a part of its history, or a crucial event in the development of national identity such as other national symbols. In a broader sense, a national epic may simply be an epic in the national language which the people or government of that nation are particularly proud of.
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Adventurers of the North - Kalevala Heroes (usually abbreviated to ANKH ) is a fantasy role-playing game, based loosely on the Kalevala, the national epic of Finland. ANKH's system was quite similar to that of Dungeons & Dragons. ANKH was published by Nelospelit in 1989...
arrangements. Amorphis is well known for their use of (the English translation of) the Finnish national epic, Kalevala, as a source for their lyrics. Line-up Pasi Koskinen (vocals) Esa Holopainen (guitar...
Ramakien is Thailand's national epic, derived from the Indian Ramayana epic. A number of versions of the epic were lost in the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767. Three versions currently exist: one of these was prepared in 1797 under the supervision (and partly written by) King Rama I. His son...
The Knight in the Panther's Skin
Georgia Tamar. The Knight in the Panther's Skin is often seen as Georgia's national epic. The poem was... The Knight in the Panther's Skin (" Vepkhis Tkaosani " in Georgian) is a well-known epic poem... generous. The heroes of the poem are not restricted to Georgian nationality. The regions of Arabia, China...
Asadi Tusi (born: Tus, Iranian provice of Khorasan - died: 1072 Tabriz, Iran). Asadi is arguably the second most important Persian poet of Iranian national epics, after Ferdowsi who also happens to come from the same town. Asadi's most significant work is Garshasp-nama [The Book (or Epic) of...
tales that ultimately would become Finland's national epic, the Kalevala. Small elitist circles in...
Academy with traditional, western classical and electronic music. In The Kalevala (Finland's national epic), the magician Väinämöinen invents the first kantele with the jawbone of a giant pike and a few...
Literature in Thailand was traditionally heavily influenced by Indian culture. Thailand's national epic is a version of the Ramayana called the Ramakien. A number of versions of the epic were lost in the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767. Three versions currently exist: one of these was prepared...
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From the Kalevala, 1896 Akseli Gallen-Kallela (April 26 1865 - March 7 1931) was a Finnish painter who is most of all known for his illustrations of the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic ( illustration, right ). He was born Axél Waldemar Gallén in Pori, Finland. His father Peter Gallén...
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