Epic and shamanic calling: some analogies

The article deals with the relatively unexplored aspect of epic and shamanic ritual texts correlation. In our research we rely on the Buryat material and give a number of examples confirming the legitimacy of such statement. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the genre characteristics of shamanic calling, which has a certain similarity with the architectonics of Epic of King Gesar - primarily with its heavenly prologue. Comparison of the compositional structure of the calling and the epic allows us to find out the conformity in all their elements, which is conditioned by the specificity of the purpose of the cult and epic works. In conclusion, the biographical details and special features of the work of the outstanding Buryat uliger master M. Imegenov are presented, which testify to the deep connection of the Buryat narrative with the sacred tradition.