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What are China's three heroic epics?
Gesar, Jianger, Manas. China's three heroic epics are as follows:

1. Gesar: Local traditional folk literature in Tibet, Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, Yunnan, Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang. This paper mainly describes that Gesar, the lion king, led Guo Ling's army to fight north and south with dauntless spirit, exorcised demons, suppressed the strong and helped the weak, saved lives, and enabled the people to spend their old age safely and return to heaven. Epic combines myths, traditional folk songs and proverbs, and has a magnificent and colorful artistic style.

2. Jianggeer, also known as Zhangjiaer, is a Mongolian heroic epic, which is mainly spread in Mongolian inhabited areas around Altai Mountain in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. "Jianggeer" describes the story of 12 lion general headed by Jianggeer and thousands of warriors who fought hard against evil forces to defend Baomuba's hometown and finally won, which profoundly reflects the life ideal and aesthetic pursuit of Mongolian people and has high artistic value.

3. Manas is a masterpiece of local traditional folk literature and human intangible cultural heritage in Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. Manas describes the story of the protagonist Manas and his seven generations of descendants leading the Kirgiz people to fight against foreign invaders and various evil forces. Manas embodies the Kirgiz's indomitable national character and the national spirit of unity and enterprising.