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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 .
Even though, Malay folklore tends to have a regional background, with the passing of time, and through the influence of the modern media, large parts of regional Malay folklore have become interwoven with the wider popular Malaysian folklore. In Malay, the term budaya rakyat is used to describe folklore. According to the Kamus Dewan, budaya ...
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 ...
Pages in category "Malaysian legendary creatures" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. O.
The Kuntilanak (Indonesian name), also called Pontianak (Malay name), or Yakshi (in Hinduism/ Hindu mythology) is a mythological creature in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It is similar to Langsuir in other Southeast Asia regions. The Kuntilanak usually takes the form of a pregnant woman who died during childbirth.
Pages in category "Malaysian mythology" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. . Folklore of Malaysia;
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.
Malay folklore (9 P) Malaysian legendary creatures (1 C, 4 P) Malaysian mythology (2 C, 20 P) O. Malaysian outlaws (1 C) Pages in category "Malaysian folklore"