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Folk-Tales of the Khasis, by K. U. Rafy

Title: Folk-Tales of the Khasis

Author: K. U. Rafy

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Folk-Tales of the Khasis

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London Bombay Calcutta * Madras Melbourne The Macmillan Company New York * Boston Chicago Dallas San Francisco The Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd. Toronto [Contents] In the Neighbourhood of the Mountain of the Iei Tree. [Contents] Folk-Tales of the Khasis By Mrs. Rafy 1 Illustrated Macmillan and Co., Limited St. Martin's Street, London 1920 [Contents] Copyright [vii] [Contents] Foreword Without any apology I offer to the public this imperfect collection of the quaint and fascinating Folk-Tales of the Khasis, believing that the perusal of them cannot fail to cheer and to give pleasure to many. Of some of the stories there are several versions current in the country,--sometimes conflicting versions,--but this in no way diminishes their charm. In such cases I have selected the version which appeared to me the most unique and graceful, and seemed to throw the truest light on the habits and the character of this genial and interesting Hill race. Several of these tales have been published by me from time to time in The Statesman of Calcutta, by whose courtesy I am permitted to reproduce them in this volume. I shall consider the book amply rewarded if it bears the fruit I anticipate, by rendering more cheerful an hour or two in the life of its readers during these busy and strenuous times. K. U. R. August 10, 1918. [ix] [Contents] Contents Page 1. What makes the Eclipse 1 2. The Legend of Mount Sophet Bneng 8 3. How the Peacock got his Beautiful Feathers 10 4. The Goddess who came to live with Mankind 18 5. The Formation of the Earth 24 6. U Raitong (The Khasi Orpheus) 26 7. The Tiger and the Monkeys 37 8. The Legend of the Iei Tree 43 9. Hunting the Stag Lapalang 49 10. The Goddesses Ka Ngot and Ka Iam 52 11. U Biskurom 55 12. U Thlen 58 13. How the Dog came to live with Man 68 14. The Origin of Betel and Tobacco 75 15. The Stag and the Snail 81 16. The Leap of Ka Likai 85 17. The Shadows on the Moon 89 18. U Ksuid Tynjang 92 19. What makes the Lightning 97 20. The Prohibited Food [x] 100 21. The Cooing of the Doves 104 22. How the Colour of the Monkey became Grey 106 23. Ka Panshandi, the Lazy Tortoise 108 24. The Idiot and the Hyndet Bread 111 25. U Ramhah 116 26. How the Cat came to live with Man 120 27. How the Fox got his White Breast 123 2

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How the Tiger got his Strength

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How the Goat came to live with Man

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How the Ox came to be the Servant of