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Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country
William Charles Griggs' "Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country" is a captivating collection of traditional tales from the Shan ethnic group in Myanmar. The book showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region through vivid descriptions of magical creatures, ancient customs, and moral lessons. Griggs' simple yet evocative writing style transports readers to a world where myths and reality intertwine, highlighting the importance of storytelling in preserving cultural identity. This compilation not only serves as an entertaining read but also a valuable resource for scholars interested in Southeast Asian folklore. The inclusion of footnotes and explanations provides further ...
Shan Folk Lord Stories from the Hill and Water Country
A selection of folk tales told to children in the Shan mountain country of Burma.
Shan Manuscripts
Shan people can be found in a belt stretching from Assam (Northeastern India) over Myanmar (Burma) to the Chinese province Yunnan. In this volume Shan manuscripts from collections in Berlin, Munich and Hamburg are described. In this catalogue a total of 335 manuscripts and inscribed pieces of cloth are introduced. For each document there is mentioned its title, the date, the author, its appearance as well as a summary of the contents. In the introduction many topics are raised, such as a short history of the Shan, the Shan script, famous authors, material writing culture, a typology of written documents, and the principles of prosody. "In compiling this catalogue of Shan manuscript, Terwiel and Chaichuen have done valuable work which will be appreciated by everyone who is doing research on Shan or Tai culture or cultural history and related themes by using original indigenous sources. [�] The completion of this work marks a new milestone in Shan studies and Tai studies as a whole." Tai culture.
The Shans
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Shans at Home
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Amongst the Shans
Journey to the remote hills of Southeast Asia in this fascinating exploration of Shan culture and traditions. From the region's history and religion to its art and daily life, this work offers a rare glimpse into a little-known corner of the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Shan-Shan-Shan
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