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100 1 _aMimosa,
_d1874?-
245 1 0 _aTold on the Pagoda: Tales of Burmah
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-05-20
505 0 _aThe woman, the man and the Nāt -- A fable -- The stolen treasure -- The vigil of Mah May -- The petition to the King -- The priest's petition -- The command of the King.
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Matthew Wheaton, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Told on the Pagoda: Tales of Burmah" by Mimosa is a collection of folk tales written in the late 19th century. This book showcases a series of enchanting stories woven with traditional Burmese culture and spirituality, drawing upon local customs, beliefs, and the lives of its people. The tales are rich in moral lessons, often revolving around themes of justice, integrity, and the supernatural, embodying the essence of storytelling in Burmese society. The collection features engaging narratives that explore various encounters among humans, spirits, and the king's court. Characters include wise judges, mischievous spirits (nāts), and ordinary villagers facing extraordinary situations. Stories such as "The Woman, The Man and the Nāt" delve into themes of mistaken identity and justice, while others like "The Stolen Treasure" reflect the consequences of greed and deception. The stories are not only entertaining; they also serve to instill ethical values and insights into Burmese life, illustrating how the past shapes cultural identity and human experiences in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTales -- Burma
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36171
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