Arms and Armour in Ancient and Medieval Tibetan Literature A Lexicographical Approach A Lexicographical Approach

This article presents Tibetan terms and expressions for arms and armour originating in Tibetan sources as per research conducted for the Wörterbuch der Tibetischen Schriftsprache , a dictionary database that includes sources ranging from the eight to the nineteenth centuries. This survey shows that...

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Published inAnnali di Ca' Foscari : Rivista della Facoltà di lingue e letterature straniere dell'Università di Venezia no. 2
Main Author Maurer, Petra
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Italian
Published 10.12.2021
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Summary:This article presents Tibetan terms and expressions for arms and armour originating in Tibetan sources as per research conducted for the Wörterbuch der Tibetischen Schriftsprache , a dictionary database that includes sources ranging from the eight to the nineteenth centuries. This survey shows that Tibetan literature bears testimony to the existence of a broad variety of arms and armour in Tibet, which are mentioned in various contexts: Bon or Buddhist sources, historiographical or mythical accounts. By tracing these terms’ etymological origins and focusing on the actual use of weapons, we may gain a clearer understanding of the origin, use, and value of arms and armour in Tibetan culture.
ISSN:2385-3042
2385-3042
DOI:10.30687/AnnOr/2385-3042/2021/02/003