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100 1 _aFurness, William Henry,
_d1866-1920
245 1 0 _aFolk-lore in Borneo
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-10-11
508 _aProduced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Folk-lore in Borneo: A Sketch" by William Henry Furness is an anthropological exploration of the myths and traditions of the Bornean peoples, written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a study of the diverse folklore found among the various tribes of Borneo, who share no common written language and possess rich yet isolated cultural narratives shaped by their unique environments and lifestyles. The book highlights the cultural practices, beliefs, and mythologies that permeate their society, giving readers insight into the life and customs of these indigenous communities. The content of the book provides a detailed look at the creation myths, societal structures, and superstitions of the Bornean tribes, including the Kayans and Dayaks. Furness shares several creation stories from different tribes, illustrating how they perceive the origins of humanity and the natural world around them. He describes the significance of ritual practices, such as head-hunting, which is intertwined with their beliefs about the afterlife and bravery. Through narratives about mythological characters and the spiritual beliefs surrounding nature, Furness sheds light on how these folklore traditions inform the daily lives and customs of the Bornean people, reflecting their deep connections to their environment and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- Borneo
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30233
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