གླིང་གེ་སར།,

aka gling ge sar

Epic of King Gesar

Author

Unknown

Language

Tibetan

Year

originated c. 12-14th century; first written down c. 15-17th century.

Country

Tibet

Genre

Epic / Long-form / Standalone Poem

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The Epic of King Gesar, also spelled Kesar or Geser, is a traditional epic originating from Tibet and Central Asia. Folk balladeers continued to transmit the story orally, enriching its plot and embellished its language over time. The narrative reached its "final" form and peak popularity in the early 12th century.