| Description |
xiii, 144 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
World folklore series |
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World folklore series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-136) and index. |
| Contents |
A general introduction to Indonesia. The land -- The people -- Language -- A brief history -- Religion and customs -- Performing arts and music -- Arts and crafts -- Textiles -- Storytelling. |
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Food, games, and crafts. |
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The tales. Jealous and envious brothers and sisters. Tattadu ; Bujang Permai ; Molek ; The three brothers -- Stories of independent princesses. Princess White Hair ; Princess Pinang Masak ; Princess Kemang -- Stories of ungrateful children. The legend of Malin Kundang ; The spoiled little kitten ; Sikintan ; Rawa Tekuluk ; Batu Badaung -- Stories about rice. Why rice grains are so small ; The origin of rice on Java Island ; The origin of rice ; The origin of rice ; How rice grows in the wet rice field -- Stories of how things come to be. The origin of the name of Kundi Village ; Why goat eats grass ; Why shrimps are crooked ; The origin of the banyan tree ; The origin of the Trunyun people -- Legends about places. The legend of a lake (Toba Lake) ; The legend of a hill (Bukit Kelam) ; The legend of a swamp (Rawa Bening) ; The legend of a stone (Batu Pelanduk) ; The legend of a city (Banyuwangi) ; The legend of a river (Sembra River) ; The legend of a mountain (Talang Mountain). |
| Subject |
Tales -- Indonesia.
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| Added Author |
Bunanta, Murti, 1946-
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MacDonald, Margaret Read, 1940-
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| ISBN |
1563089092 alkaline paper |
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9781563089091 alkaline paper |
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