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- catalog abstract "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.".
- catalog contributor b3090521.
- catalog contributor b3090522.
- catalog created "1991.".
- catalog date "1991".
- catalog date "1991.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1991.".
- catalog description "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.".
- catalog description "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.".
- catalog description "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.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-134).".
- catalog description "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.".
- catalog description "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.".
- catalog extent "xii, 135 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Folk stories of the Hmong.".
- catalog identifier "0872878546".
- catalog isFormatOf "Folk stories of the Hmong.".
- catalog issued "1991".
- catalog issued "1991.".
- catalog language "eng sit".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited,".
- catalog relation "Folk stories of the Hmong.".
- catalog spatial "Southeast Asia.".
- catalog subject "398.2/089/95 20".
- catalog subject "GR308.5.H67 F65 1991".
- catalog subject "Hmong (Asian people) Folklore.".
- catalog subject "Hmong (Asian people) Social life and customs.".
- catalog subject "Hmong (South Asian people) Folklore.".
- catalog subject "Hmong (South Asian people) Social life and customs.".
- catalog subject "Tales Southeast Asia.".
- catalog tableOfContents "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.".
- catalog tableOfContents "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.".
- catalog tableOfContents "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.".
- catalog tableOfContents "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.".
- catalog title "Folk stories of the Hmong : peoples of Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam / [compiled by] Norma J. Livo, Dia Cha.".
- catalog type "Folklore. fast".
- catalog type "text".