Mythology And Folklore In South East Asia

Author : Jan Knappert
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : IND:30000067723001

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Mythology and Folklore in South-East Asia by Jan Knappert Pdf

The first anthology in English of South-East Asian myths, this book is an engaging look at these rich storytelling traditions. It includes new translations of some shorter tales and concise paraphrases of longer epics. There are separate sections devoted to poetry, drama, proverbs, and prose from various regions and cultures. A wide range of readers will find themselves absorbed in the romance, tragedy, drama, and adventure of South-East Asian kings, princes, princesses, heroes and heroines, and ordinary people.

Author : Scott A. Leonard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07
Category : Buddhist mythology
ISBN : 0716626306

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Myths and Legends of South Asia and Southeast Asia by Scott A. Leonard Pdf

"Myths and legends from South and Southeast Asia. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--

Author : World Book
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 071662642X

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Myths and Legends of South Asia and Southeast Asia by World Book Pdf

How did the crow get its black feathers? How do the gods protect the people from drought and other natural disasters? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of South and Southeast Asia. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Author : Rachel Storm
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 1844763129

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Mythology of Asia and the Far East by Rachel Storm Pdf

In this fabulous reference book, the powerful and enthralling tales of East Asia are revealed in all their magnificence. This exciting publication is essential reading for all those interested in the myths and legends of Asian cultures, their retelling down the generations, and the way they influence and colour our thinking and beliefs in the modern day.

Author : David Leeming
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2001-05-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199761494

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A Dictionary of Asian Mythology by David Leeming Pdf

Meet the supreme Gautama Buddha, the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesa, and Chang O--the Lunar Toad who is Chinese goddess of the Moon. Journey to the sacred Cambodian ruins of Angkor and golden Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods. Discover myths like the Stone and the Banana of Indonesian origin and the Indian Churning of the Ocean of Milk, and explore archetypal themes such as the hero quest, sacrifice, and descent to the underworld. Myth expert David Leeming plumbs the exotic depths of Eastern spirituality to present a vivid portrait of the many mythologies of the Asian continent. In handy A to Z format, here are the stories of the revered deities, sacred places, key events and epics, and recurring themes and traditions that make up the rich and varied fabric of Asian mythology. Entries address the key mythologies of the regions we now call India, China, Tibet, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Throughout, an extensive network of cross-references highlights the diversity, interrelatedness, and complex beauty of Asia--allowing readers to pursue a particular trail of inquiry or read straight through the compelling entries. Broad overviews of specific cultures and their mythic traditions round out the coverage.

Author : Gus Gedatus
Publisher : Fearon Teacher Aids
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0822446316

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Southeast Asia by Gus Gedatus Pdf

Presents the fascinating myths and legends about the varied cultures that have developed and evolved around the world. These tales reflect the values and vision of the people who told them, while offering insight into our own lives.

Author : Kaj Arhem,Guido Sprenger
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317336624

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Animism in Southeast Asia by Kaj Arhem,Guido Sprenger Pdf

Animism refers to ontologies or worldviews which assign agency and personhood to human and non-human beings alike. Recent years have seen a revival of this concept in anthropology, where it is now discussed as an alternative to modern-Western naturalistic notions of human-environment relations. Based on original fieldwork, this book presents a number of case studies of animism from insular and peninsular Southeast Asia and offers a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon – its diversity and underlying commonalities and its resilience in the face of powerful forces of change. Critically engaging with the current standard notion of animism, based on hunter-gatherer and horticulturalist societies in other regions, it examines the roles of life forces, souls and spirits in local cosmologies and indigenous religion. It proposes an expansion of the concept to societies featuring mixed farming, sacrifice and hierarchy and explores the question of how non-human agents are created through acts of attention and communication, touching upon the relationship between animist ontologies, world religion, and the state. Shedding new light on Southeast Asian religious ethnographic research, the book is a significant contribution to anthropological theory and the revitalization of the concept of animism in the humanities and social sciences.

Author : Herman C. Kemp
Publisher : Yayasan Obor Indonesia
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9794614831

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Oral Traditions of Southeast Asia and Oceania by Herman C. Kemp Pdf

Author : Shyam Saran
Publisher : Springer
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811073175

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Cultural and Civilisational Links between India and Southeast Asia by Shyam Saran Pdf

The books presents the study undertaken by the ASEAN-India Centre (AIC) at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on India’s cultural links with Southeast Asia, with particular reference to historical and contemporary dimensions. The book traces ancient trade and maritime links, Chola Empire and Southeast Asia, religious exchanges (the Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic heritage), language, scripts and folklore, performing arts, painting and sculpture, architecture, role of the Indian Diaspora, contemporary cultural interaction, etc.

Author : Heidi Shamsuddin
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9814954594

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Nusantara - a Sea of Tales by Heidi Shamsuddin Pdf

A collection of fairy tales, folklore, fables, myths, epics, legends, wonder and magic tales from all around Southeast Asia. Nusantara - A Sea of Tales is the most comprehensive collection of folktales, fairy tales, myths and legends from the Nusantara and Southeast Asian region, and was written to sit alongside the great anthologies of folklore from other parts of the world. Although it is impossible to trace the origins of most of these traditional tales, we do know that these stories were used as a means to discover ourselves and the world around us. Like a living creature, these tales came into existence at some point, and have since evolved and adapted to suit the needs of the community that it finds itself in. The seafaring nature of the people in this region has no doubt contributed to the spread of these tales and explains the fascinating variations across Southeast Asia. These rich and layered tales contain all manner of wonder, marvels and strange curiosities, and have been written to enthral a new audience. The author has delved into the history and the meaning behind these tales but like all good fairy tales and folktales, each reader will extract their own meaning from these stories. The symbols in these stories engage our imagination and challenges us to question, discuss and unravel life's conflicts and mysteries. Herein lies the true power of these stories and the reason why these tales must be preserved and allowed to live and breathe once more.

Author : David Holm
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783111383095

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Vernacular Chinese-Character Manuscripts from East and Southeast Asia by David Holm Pdf

Author : Barbara Watson Andaya
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780824829551

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The Flaming Womb by Barbara Watson Andaya Pdf

The Princess of the Flaming Womb, the Javanese legend that introduces this pioneering study, symbolizes the many ambiguities attached to femaleness in Southeast Asian societies. Yet, despite these ambiguities, the relatively egalitarian nature of male-female relations in Southeast Asia is central to arguments claiming a coherent identity for the region. This challenging work by senior scholar Barbara Watson Andaya considers such contradictions while offering a thought-provoking view of Southeast Asian history that focuses on women's roles and perceptions. Andaya explores the broad themes of the early modern era (1500-1800) - the introduction of new religions, major economic shifts, changing patterns of state control, the impact of elite lifestyles and behaviors - drawing on an extraordinary range of sources and citing numerous examples from Thai, Vietnamese, Burmese, Philippine, and Malay societies.

Author : Marian D. Toth
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781462920860

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Thai Children's Favorite Stories by Marian D. Toth Pdf

In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families. The nine charming stories in this book feature clever princesses, warring gods and goddesses, foolish kings, and wily tigers, against a backdrop of traditional Thai village life. They deal with the universal values that parents everywhere want to teach their children, such as good versus evil, right versus wrong, and wisdom versus foolishness. Stories include "How The Thais Learned to Be Calm," when a small village argument escalates into a terrible war; "Princess Golden Flower and the Vulture King," in which a brave princess saves herself from an evil king; and "The Gold Harvest" in which a wise father-in-law tricks his lazy son-in-law into working hard for his family. Curated and narrated by Marion D. Toth and illustrated by Thai artist Patcharee Meesukhon, this collection will provide children with an insight into the traditional Thai culture, and the values and lifestyle of its people. This book will be enjoyed by children ages six to ten, as well as by their parents. Other Thai stories in this book include: How the Bay of Bangkok Came to Be Why Do We Have Thunder and Lightning? The Wisest Man in Siam There is No Such Thing As a Secret How the Tiger Got its Stripes The Footprint of the Buddha

Author : Sy Montgomery
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781603580632

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Search for the Golden Moon Bear by Sy Montgomery Pdf

Montgomery takes readers on an exciting adventure as she travels Southeast Asia in search of the golden moon bear. Here, she chronicles the detective work and science behind tracking a new species in a different part of the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 0761475591

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Gods, goddesses, and mythology by Anonim Pdf

Contains alphabetized entries on deities, concepts, practices, places, and objects related to the mythologies of cultures throughout history, and features color photos and sidebars. This volume covers Ach-Ara.