| Description |
xii, 135 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Folk stories : in the beginning. The beginning of the world -- Legend of the rice seed -- How seeds came again into the world and why dogs eat feces droppings -- The origin of the shaman -- Another age of happiness -- Creation, flood, naming story |
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Folk stories of love, magic, and fun. A bird couple's vow -- The monkeys and the grasshoppers -- Sister-in-law Yer and the tiger : how a wise woman tricked the tiger -- Zeej Choj Kim, the lazy man -- Pumpkin Seed and the snake -- The handsome husband -- Ngao Nao and Shee Na -- The tiger steals Nkauj Ncoom -- The orphan and the monkeys -- The orphan boy and his wife -- The tigers steal Nou Plai's wife, Ntxawm -- Gwa and Uo and their two fish wives |
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How/why folk stories. Why monkey and man do not live together -- Why animals cannot talk -- Why people eat three meals a day and why doodle bugs roll balls of dung -- Why farmers have to work so hard -- Why birds are never hungry -- Why Hmong are forbidden to drink mother's milk -- Why the Hmong live on mountains -- Shoa and his fire -- The story of the owl |
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The Hmong and their culture. History of the Hmong -- Traditional beliefs and customs. Animal symbols ; Farming ; Houses ; Birth and death ; The shaman (tu-ua-neng) ; New Year's festival ; Marriage customs -- Hmong folk arts. Jewelry ; Clothing ; Pa ndau (flower cloth) ; Storycloths -- Cultural conflicts -- Preserving a cultural heritage |
| Summary |
The unique culture & heritage of the Hmong people are celebrated in this collection of folktales. Includes an introduction to Hmong history. The first collection of authentic Hmong tales to be published commercially in the English language, this book focuses on 27 captivating tales including creation myths; how/why stories; and tales of love, magic, and fun |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-134) |
| Subject |
Hmong (Asian people) -- Folklore.
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Hmong (Asian people) -- Social life and customs.
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Hmong (Asian people) -- Folklore.
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Tales -- Southeast Asia.
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Folklore -- Southeast Asia.
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Hmong (Asian people) -- Folklore.
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Hmong (Asian people) -- Social life and customs.
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| Author |
Cha, Dia, 1962-
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Livo, Norma J., 1929-
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| LC no. |
91000370 |
| ISBN |
0872878546 |
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