Shaman Hero Song: Research on Imakang

Author: Meng Huiying
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Publish Date: 1998-03-01
Features: "Imakan" is a narrative literary work rich in content, with ethnic characteristics in its form, combining both storytelling and singing. It is among the Tungusic people in China, the Heilongjiang and Ussuri River basins, and within the territory of the Soviet Union. The Imakan discussed in this book is limited to the works of Imakan that have been passed down among the Hezhe people in China. Imakan is a form that integrates storytelling and singing, with the content being the narration of ancient heroic stories to the people. Currently, we know of about 40 Imakan works. The Imakan in China has preserved its original style well, making it of great significance for research and study.