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Who’s Who in Thai Literature: The Characters of Ramakien
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The Ramakien, Thailand’s national epic, sits at the heart of Thai culture, art, and literature. Adapted from the Indian Ramayana, the Ramakien has developed its own distinctive flavor—blending Hindu and Buddhist influences with vivid Thai creativity. Central to the Ramakien are its unforgettable characters, whose tales of love, loyalty, heroism, and betrayal have shaped generations of Thai storytelling, classical dance, visual arts, and even temple murals. For Thai readers seeking to understand these stories or visitors wanting to decode the elaborate scenes painted across Wat Phra Kaew, knowing “who’s who” in the Ramakien is essential.
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