Project Gutenberg 2009-10-11 Public domain in the USA. 342 Furness, William Henry 1866 1920 Folk-lore in Borneo : $b a sketch Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Folk-lore in Borneo: A Sketch" by William Henry Furness is an anthropological exploration of the myths and traditions of the Bornean peoples, written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a study of the diverse folklore found among the various tribes of Borneo, who share no common written language and possess rich yet isolated cultural narratives shaped by their unique environments and lifestyles. The book highlights the cultural practices, beliefs, and mythologies that permeate their society, giving readers insight into the life and customs of these indigenous communities. The content of the book provides a detailed look at the creation myths, societal structures, and superstitions of the Bornean tribes, including the Kayans and Dayaks. Furness shares several creation stories from different tribes, illustrating how they perceive the origins of humanity and the natural world around them. He describes the significance of ritual practices, such as head-hunting, which is intertwined with their beliefs about the afterlife and bravery. Through narratives about mythological characters and the spiritual beliefs surrounding nature, Furness sheds light on how these folklore traditions inform the daily lives and customs of the Bornean people, reflecting their deep connections to their environment and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Folklore -- Borneo GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 79759 2025-10-12T11:03:24.359875 text/html 56417 2024-10-24T20:26:41 text/html 393262 2025-10-12T11:03:28.337876 application/epub+zip 391955 2025-10-12T11:03:26.003896 application/epub+zip 99495 2025-10-12T11:03:24.944873 application/epub+zip 495724 2025-10-12T11:03:30.140898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 486096 2025-10-12T11:03:27.695890 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167663 2022-09-14T05:08:37.528730 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70198 2025-10-12T11:03:24.081943 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 50245 2024-10-24T20:26:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70213 2021-01-05T18:37:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70204 2021-01-05T18:37:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21035 2025-10-12T11:03:30.273842 application/rdf+xml 13292 2025-10-12T11:03:25.437875 image/jpeg 3492 2025-10-12T11:03:25.190862 image/jpeg 28014 2021-01-05T18:37:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 331960 2021-01-05T18:37:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 27986 2021-01-05T18:37:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 399619 2025-10-12T11:03:24.381927 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia