紀要論文

『アルポミシュ』と幸若舞曲『百合若大臣』 : 影響関係をめぐる一試論

ALPOMISH AND YURIWAKA DAIJIN : ON THE POSSIBILITY OF THE STORY TRANSMISSION

jpn

18838596

https://doi.org/10.15002/00022481

法政大学国際日本学研究所

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2015-01-30

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Alpomish, a narrative known in Central Asia from the 11th century AD at the latest, and the medieval Japanese narrative Yuriwaka Daijin, mostly known as one of the texts in the repertory of the kōwakamai, not only share remarkable motif similarities, but also demonstrate a parallel in the sequence in which the motifs occur. In both Alpomish and Yuriwaka Daijin the hero, who leaves his land to fight an enemy, returns home after years of seclusion only to find his family being harassed by traitors. The hero's appearance has changed beyond recognition, which is why no one, even his loyal servant, can recognize him. For a time the hero observes what has occurred during his absence, finally revealing his identity by stringing his distinctive bow, punishing the traitors and reuniting with his family. Even though the similarity of motifs in Alpomish and Yuriwaka Daijin has been pointed out by such famous Japanese scholars as Ōbayashi Taryō and Fukuda Akira, a thorough comparative research aimed at establishing possible connections between the two stories has never been undertaken, possibly due to lack of available information on Central Asian narratives. The aim of this paper is to explore possible connections between Alpomish and Yuriwaka Daijin based on principles of the transmission theory. In the paper a thorough comparative analysis of motifs and story structures of Alpomish and Yuriwaka Daijin will be accomplished in order to demonstrate similarities and differences and to establish the relationship between the two stories. This paper might not only shed light on the origins of Yuriwaka Daijin, but also contribute to better understanding of the history of cultural exchange between Central Asia and Japan in the past.

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