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- catalog abstract "The myth of the toad king is an important one for the Thai/Lao people, who have been faced with drought year in and year out, and it celebrates the battle victory of a human king, Phya Khankhaak, over the rain god, Phya Thaen. The story begins with the installation onto the throne and the recognition of Phya Khankhaak as a meritorious and just king by all creatures in the universe. Such an occurrence so humiliates Phya Thaen that he wields his power and lashes his great wrath on earth with drastic drought and hellish fire. Lucid and vivid descriptions of Phya Khankhaak's army and battle against Phya Thaen form the major part of the story. After the triumph of the human king over the god, Phya Thaen is forced to send down the rain seasonably to earth until the final destruction of earth arrives. . The translation is designed to be readable and accurate, as well as to convey the original cadences and nuances in the English translation. To accomplish such goals, translator Wajuppa Tossa assumes the roles of both a medium and a storyteller. The text is illustrated with intricate line drawings of mythical creatures and characters as well as scenes alluded to in the narrative. Adding to the reader's appreciation of the significance of the myth in Thai culture are a summary of the story, notes on the translation, a biographical sketch of the late scribe, his writing samples, elegiac poems sung at his wake, and Isan geographical and historical backgrounds.".
- catalog alternative "Phayā Khankhāk. English.".
- catalog contributor b9498826.
- catalog contributor b9498827.
- catalog contributor b9498828.
- catalog created "c1996.".
- catalog date "1996".
- catalog date "c1996.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1996.".
- catalog description ". The translation is designed to be readable and accurate, as well as to convey the original cadences and nuances in the English translation. To accomplish such goals, translator Wajuppa Tossa assumes the roles of both a medium and a storyteller. The text is illustrated with intricate line drawings of mythical creatures and characters as well as scenes alluded to in the narrative.".
- catalog description "Adding to the reader's appreciation of the significance of the myth in Thai culture are a summary of the story, notes on the translation, a biographical sketch of the late scribe, his writing samples, elegiac poems sung at his wake, and Isan geographical and historical backgrounds.".
- catalog description "Glossary of Thai, Isan, and Lao Terms -- Phya Khankhaak, The Toad King -- Biographical Sketch of Phra Ariyanuwat.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-164).".
- catalog description "Such an occurrence so humiliates Phya Thaen that he wields his power and lashes his great wrath on earth with drastic drought and hellish fire. Lucid and vivid descriptions of Phya Khankhaak's army and battle against Phya Thaen form the major part of the story. After the triumph of the human king over the god, Phya Thaen is forced to send down the rain seasonably to earth until the final destruction of earth arrives.".
- catalog description "The myth of the toad king is an important one for the Thai/Lao people, who have been faced with drought year in and year out, and it celebrates the battle victory of a human king, Phya Khankhaak, over the rain god, Phya Thaen. The story begins with the installation onto the throne and the recognition of Phya Khankhaak as a meritorious and just king by all creatures in the universe.".
- catalog extent "xii, 164 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Phya Khankhaak, the toad king.".
- catalog identifier "083875306X (alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Phya Khankhaak, the toad king.".
- catalog issued "1996".
- catalog issued "c1996.".
- catalog language "eng tha".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Lewisburg : Bucknell University Press ; London ; Cranbury, NJ : Associated University Presses,".
- catalog relation "Phya Khankhaak, the toad king.".
- catalog spatial "Thailand.".
- catalog subject "895.9/11032 20".
- catalog subject "Folklore Thailand.".
- catalog subject "Myth.".
- catalog subject "Northern Thai (Southeast Asian people) Religion.".
- catalog subject "PL4251.N639 P4613 1996".
- catalog tableOfContents "Glossary of Thai, Isan, and Lao Terms -- Phya Khankhaak, The Toad King -- Biographical Sketch of Phra Ariyanuwat.".
- catalog title "Phya Khankhaak, the toad king : a translation of an Isan fertility myth in verse / translated by Wajuppa Tossa ; original transcription by Phra Ariyanuwat.".
- catalog type "text".