The Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Exploring the Wisdom about Content and Roles in the Chao Phraya Phraklang (Hon) Edition
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The Romance of the Three Kingdoms (RT3K), The Chao Phraya Phraklang (Hon) Edition, Wisdom, Content, RolesAbstract
This research article aims to explore the wisdom about content and roles within the literature of “Romance of the Three Kingdoms,” particularly the Chao Phraya Phraklang (Hon) Edition. It utilizes the concept of content and analysis of the narrative; drawing upon data from “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” (hereinafter referred to as “RT3K,” as presented in this specific edition. The study found that the intellectual content in the literature of RT3K, Chao Phraya Phraklang (Hon) Edition, comprehensively covers various aspects of cultural life, including birth rituals, naming ceremonies, ordinations, marriages, funeral rites, teachings, beliefs, housing construction, occupations, the invention of tools, entertainment, and astrology. Furthermore, the responsibilities associated with this intellectual discourse include roles in education, the explaination of traditions, the impartation of moral lessons, and the promotion of tourism.
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