A Life Structure of Hero “Genghis Khan” in Culture from Intertextuality in the “Genghis Khan” Novel by Contemporary Thai Novelists

Abstract

The objective of this research was to study the biography of The Genghis Emperor in the “Genghis Khan” Novel by contemporary Thai novelists. The novel included Temüjin chom chakkraphat Yenghisakhan by Praphanthakorn, “Chengkitsakhan” by Supha Sirimanon, and “Genghis Khan” by Suriya, by applying the concept of culture hero’s life structure by Lord Raglan.The findings showed that although the novelists emphasized on presenting the image of the historical hero, it was consistent with the culture hero’s structure in 16 aspects. The aspects were such as (4) The circumstances of the hero conception are unusual, (6) the malignity by the father or the maternal grandfather at birth an attempt is made, (8) reared by foster-parents in a distant country, (13) becoming the King, (15) law legislation, (22) have one or more sepulchers. For these reasons, the biography was more interesting. It became the model to overcome the difficulties, conduct self-development, strengthen courage and the ability to move the nation forward, and became a true respectful hero.