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Warrior Saints of the Silk Road
Jeff Eden
其他書名
Legends of the Qarakhanids
出版BRILL, 2018-11-05
主題Religion / Islam / SufiSocial Science / Folklore & Mythology
ISBN90043842789789004384279
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=Wnl_DwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋For generations, Central Asian Muslims have told legends of medieval rulers who waged war, died in battle, and achieved sainthood. Among the Uyghurs of East Turkistan (present-day Xinjiang, China), some of the most beloved legends tell of the warrior-saint Satuq Bughra Khan and his descendants, the rulers of the Qarakhanid dynasty. To this day, these tales are recited at the saints' shrines and retold on any occasion.
Warrior Saints of the Silk Road introduces this rich literary tradition, presenting the first complete English translation of the Qarakhanid narrative cycle along with an accessible commentary. At once mesmerizing, moving, and disturbing, these legends are essential texts in Central Asia's religious heritage as well as fine, enduring works of mystical literature.