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Twenty-four tales. One golden zombie. And a hero who must not speak a word. In this vivid translation of a classic Tibetan folklore cycle, the great master Nagarjuna sends the brave Decho Sangpo on an impossible quest. His mission: travel to a haunted cemetery and capture the mysterious Blissful Zombie, a supernatural being whose body shines with gold and turquoise. But the master gives one strict warning: once Decho Sangpo carries the creature on his back, he must not speak a single word. If he breaks his silence, the zombie will escape. Twenty-four times, Decho Sangpo captures the zombie. And twenty-four times, the zombie tells a story so clever, so tragic, or so mysterious that the hero cannot help but respond. From magical horses and star-crossed lovers to cunning demons and hidden treasures, these are the tales that have captivated the Himalayan world for centuries. These twenty-four stories belong to the famous Golden Corpse folklore cycle, one of the most fascinating storytelling traditions of Tibet and the Himalayan world. Closely related to the famous Indian Vetala Tales, where a supernatural corpse tells riddling stories to the hero who carries it. And comparable in structure to The Arabian Nights. Tales of the Tibetan Zombie presents a lively modern English translation of this beloved classic of Tibetan secular literature. Translated by Lhabum Tseten, known for producing the first Tibetan translation of Animal Farm, this work revives a rich tradition of wit, adventure, and moral reflection. Perfect for readers interested in Tibetan folklore, Himalayan mythology, Buddhist storytelling traditions, and classic world folk literature.

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