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Template:Cleanup-date Reamker, [riːəmkeː], is a Cambodian epic poem, based on India's Ramayana epic. The name means "Glory of Rama" and was written in the 17th century. It changes the Hindu ideas to Buddhists ideas and shows the balance of good and evil in the world. The Reamker is also used in various forms of Khmer theatre called lkhaon.
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Characters
- Rama is known as Preah Ream [preəh riːəm].
- Sita is known as Neang Seda [niːəɳ seːda].
- Ravana is known as Krong Reap [kroɳ riːəp] or simply Reap [riːəp].
- Lakshmana is known as Preah Leak [preəh leək].
- Hanuman is pronounced as [ha?nomaːn].
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External links
- Le Reamker - Description of Ream Ker in French
- The Reamker - an article by Toni Shapiro
- Reamker Ancient Epic Legend - a forum post
- Reamker - extensive site on the Reamker