Folktales and legends in Cambodia

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Diksha Moderator

Member since 01 September 2017

DikshaModerator27 November 2019 03:31:28

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Hello everyone,

Time to spark your imagination! Below is a list of questions to pique your interest in folktales and legends associated with Cambodia.

1. Name 3 popular legends that have been passed down from generation to generation in Cambodia.
2. Name 2 famous legendary, heroic characters part of Cambodian folklore.
3. Which are the villains which feature in local folktales?
4. Have any legends/folktales led to common superstitious beliefs or practices observed today in Cambodia?
5. Have you come across any folktale with a message which has struck you as interesting?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

drrocgantt1 Member

Member since 07 March 2019

drrocgantt1Member04 December 2019 21:38:05

i thought you where going to tell me

frankduggan Member

Member since 08 April 2014

frankdugganMember06 December 2019 15:35:37

Yeah me too...

Here is a great folktale from Rent Collector (fantastic novel) - chapter 15.

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fearlesspuppy Member

Member since 24 June 2019

fearlesspuppyMember22 December 2019 11:18:18

I don't know the answer to any of these questions but would very much like to! Anyone? Thanks. Be well, Tenzin

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