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_aSkeat, Walter William, _d1866-1953 |
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_aMalay Magic : _bBeing an introduction to the folklore and popular religion of the Malay Peninsula |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-01-04 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) | ||
| 520 | _a"Malay Magic" by Walter William Skeat is an introductory work on folklore and popular religion written in the late 19th century. It explores the rich tapestry of beliefs, customs, and magical practices of the Malays in the Malay Peninsula, drawing upon a variety of sources, including personal observations, native manuscripts, and published works. The book aims to document and analyze the traditional beliefs and practices that are integral to Malay culture, highlighting the complexity of their folklore intertwined with influences from Indian, Arab, and indigenous sources. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Malay folklore, establishing the author's intent to create a representative account of Malay beliefs and magical practices. Skeat introduces the key themes such as creation myths, the understanding of nature, and the relationships between humans and the supernatural world. He reflects on the significance of various folkloric beliefs, such as the creation of the world and the role of magic in everyday life, and emphasizes the importance of these elements in understanding the Malay identity and culture. As he begins to unfold these narratives, the reader is invited into the intricate world of Malay magic, laying the foundation for the detailed studies that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aMagic -- Malay Peninsula | ||
| 653 | _aMalays (Asian people) -- Folklore | ||
| 653 | _aMalays (Asian people) -- Social life and customs | ||
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