Legends of the Lepchas

von Yishey Doma

152 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

'In the beginning there was nothing but vast emptiness on earth and in the sky. Itbu-moo, the Mother Creator, shaped the mountains, rivers and lakes. But something was missing. Why did her creation feel empty? So, taking a fresh ball of snow, she created the first man . . . and then the first woman. These became the chief deities of the Lepchas.'

Thus begins one of the stories in this delightful book, a compilation of folk tales of the Lepchas, passed down through the ages.>The tales included in this collection-describing gods, goddesses, people, animals and nature in a cohesive world where one cannot do without the other-skilfully bring to life the beliefs and rich culture of this unique community. Accompanying each short story are stunning illustrations, etching the lyrical sweep and mood of the tale.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Volksglaube Folklore-, Mythen- und Legendenforschung
• ISBN: 9780143460671
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 05.09.2023
• Größe: 203 x 127 mm
• Verlag: Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd
• Illustrationen: Pankaj Thapa