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Khun Chueang in four tellings
Follow the life of Khun Chueang (Thao Hung) in 10 episodes on a map of Lanna, Laos and northern Vietnam, and compare how the Lanna chronicles, the Lao epic, Tai Lue, Tai Dam and upland tellings, and research tell each part. Plus a panel of the legend's years beside datable things (Iron Age jars, printings, the Kha Chueang movement) and a 'which telling says this?' game. Every episode names its sources.
How to use it
Use ‹ ›, ▶ or the slider to change episode; tap a tab to read one telling at a time; scroll down for the dates panel and the game.
What it teaches
One story is told differently in each region, and a legend's years are not proven dates.
Options
| Option | Values | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| opening episode | Born in Phayao · Chueang's wine jars · Death on an elephant · Was he real? | Opens on this episode (omitted = first) |
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