德都蒙古族民歌《纳林戈壁的枣红马》

Khokhnuur Mongolian Folk Song Sanguine Horse of the Narin Gobi

Although the Khokhnuur Mongolian folk song Sanguine Horse of the Narin Gobi seems to be an ordinary horse hymn,its content is actually a variant of the historical folk song about the deeds of the Oirat historical figure Lobsang Shono in the early 18th century.The Oirat folks call him Shono Baatar,and folk songs,legends,epics and other folk literature and art works about him are widely spread.All the Mongolian tribes in China,Mongolia,and Russia have its different variants.Like Amursana,Lobsang Tendzin,Galdan and other Mongolian historical figures,Lobsang Shono is a heroic image created by Mongolian folk literature and the protagonist in many Mongolian folk songs.The heroic deeds of the above-mentioned heroes,regardless of their own safety,for the happiness and tranquility of their hometown and the folks,are forever engraved in the hearts of the people and passed down from generation to generation to this day.This article mainly analyzes and interprets the artistic image of Lobsang Shono,the protagonist of the folk song Sanguine Horse of the Narin Gobi,as well as its historical foundation and influence on later generations.