Ancient Epic

‘Not the Rama we’re familiar with’: The different Ramayanas across South-East Asia

Scholars believe the Ramayana is a template for tales across the continent. What roles did the Ramayana’s retellings play in the region?

Kaushik Barua
· Oct 27, 2024 · 07:30 am
How Arjuna from ‘Mahabharata’ and Rustam from Iran’s ‘Shahnamah’ are strikingly similar

Common features and episodes involving these characters can be seen as an example of cultural exchanges between the countries that date back to ancient times.

Alireza Sedighi
· Jul 11, 2021 · 09:30 pm