Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country by William Charles Griggs
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| Author | Griggs, William Charles, 1867- |
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| Title | Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | A Laung Khit -- How Boh Han Me got his title -- The two Chinamen -- The story of the princess Nang Kam Ung -- How the hare deceived the tiger -- The story of the tortoise -- The sparrow's wonderful brood -- How the world was created -- How the king of Pagan caught the thief. |
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| Summary | "Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country" by William Charles Griggs is a collection of folk tales likely written in the early 20th century. This work presents a series of traditional stories from the Shan culture of Burma, featuring moral lessons and colorful characters such as heroes, animals, and spirits, deeply rooted in the cultural beliefs and customs of the Shan people. At the start of the book, the introduction sets the stage for a collection bound by themes of folklore and spirituality, aiming to provide insight into the ways of the Shan people. The first story, "A Laung Khit," tells of Myeh Khit, a pious woman who longs for a child and receives an unusual blessing from Lord Sa Kyah, resulting in the birth of a frog that is destined to become a handsome prince. The narrative explores her patience in the face of ridicule and the eventual transformation of her son, highlighting themes of faith, perseverance, and the intricate relationships between the characters and the spiritual world. This opening draws readers into a world where magic and reality entwine, promising tales rich with cultural significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Tales -- Burma |
| Subject | Folklore -- Burma |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32375 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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