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Malay folklore refers to a series of knowledges, traditions and taboos that have been passed down through many generations in oral, written and symbolic forms among the indigenous populations of Maritime Southeast Asia .
Syair – Malay poem that usually consists of four lines with the same sound at the end of each stanza. [19] Gurindam – pantun that consists of two lines that contain advice or teaching. Seloka – Malay poem that contains teachings, satire, or humour. Nazam – Malay poem (similar to syair) consisting of twelve lines in each stanza.
Mogwai are, according to Chinese tradition, a breed of fairy-folk who possess great powers, which they often use to inflict harm on humans. The Malaysian pari-pari (Malaysian) or peri (Indonesian) are often seen as motherly creatures who will help those who have good heart. Malay fairies also love fruit and like nature.
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Malay folklore — Asian folklore of the ethnic Malay culture and Malay peoples. Pages in category "Malay folklore" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
In Malaysian folklore, the Bisan or Bisaan (meaning "woman") is a female nature spirit or deity widely venerated among the Malay and Jakun natives. It is believed that every species of tree has a unique spirit presiding over it, and the Bisan is said to be the specific guardian of the camphor-bearing tree.
The Syair Bidasari is a Malay poem popular across Southeast Asia. [1] [2] [3] Surviving manuscripts date to the early 19th century, and the story may be older.[4] [5] Following a beautiful maiden who falls into a deathlike sleep during the day, it has been compared to the European fairy tales of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty.
Ancient history and myth points to the Gunung Ledang mountain being the site of rich gold deposits, luring traders from as far as the Rich. In the 14th century, the Chinese seafarers plying the Straits of Melaka called it 'Kim Sua' meaning the 'Golden Mountain'.