Mongolian literature

19th century Mongolian sutra manuscript

Mongolian literature is literature written in Mongolia and/or in the Mongolian language. It was greatly influenced by and evolved from its nomadic oral storytelling traditions,[1] and it originated in the 13th century.[2] The "three peaks" of Mongol literature, The Secret History of the Mongols, Epic of King Gesar and Epic of Jangar,[3] all reflect the age-long tradition of heroic epics on the Eurasian Steppe. Mongol literature has also been a reflection of the society of the given time, its level of political, economic and social development as well as leading intellectual trends.

  1. ^ Harris, Chauncy D.; Sanders, Alan J.K.; Lattimore, Owen; Ray, Michael; Pletcher, Kenneth; McKenna, Amy; Murray, Lorraine (2023-03-14). "Mongolia". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  2. ^ Kara, György; Luebering, J.E. (2016-08-24). "Mongolian literature". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  3. ^ as distinguished by academician Ts. Damdinsuren