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The Knight in the Panther's Skin

c. 1200 · 13th century

The Knight in the Panther's Skin is a Georgian epic poem written by Shota Rustaveli around 1200 and dedicated to Queen Tamar. It tells of the knights Avtandil and Tariel and their quest for Tariel's lost beloved, Nestan-Darejan, celebrating friendship, loyalty and love. It is regarded as the national epic of Georgia.

The Knight in the Panther's Skin
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Kingdom of Georgia

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). The Knight in the Panther's Skin. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/the-knight-in-the-panthers-skin
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