Project Gutenberg 2011-05-20 Public domain in the USA. 131 Mimosa 1873 Told on the Pagoda: Tales of Burmah The woman, the man and the Nāt -- A fable -- The stolen treasure -- The vigil of Mah May -- The petition to the King -- The priest's petition -- The command of the King. Produced by Barbara Tozier, Matthew Wheaton, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Told on the Pagoda: Tales of Burmah" by Mimosa is a collection of folk tales written in the late 19th century. This book showcases a series of enchanting stories woven with traditional Burmese culture and spirituality, drawing upon local customs, beliefs, and the lives of its people. The tales are rich in moral lessons, often revolving around themes of justice, integrity, and the supernatural, embodying the essence of storytelling in Burmese society. The collection features engaging narratives that explore various encounters among humans, spirits, and the king's court. Characters include wise judges, mischievous spirits (nāts), and ordinary villagers facing extraordinary situations. Stories such as "The Woman, The Man and the Nāt" delve into themes of mistaken identity and justice, while others like "The Stolen Treasure" reflect the consequences of greed and deception. The stories are not only entertaining; they also serve to instill ethical values and insights into Burmese life, illustrating how the past shapes cultural identity and human experiences in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Tales -- Burma GR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 125456 2025-07-14T15:24:59.377711 text/html 122566 2011-05-20T16:32:28 text/html 1031922 2025-07-14T15:25:05.917712 application/epub+zip 1027462 2025-07-14T15:25:02.428694 application/epub+zip 105952 2025-07-14T15:25:01.163752 application/epub+zip 1169206 2025-07-14T15:25:08.444720 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1151177 2025-07-14T15:25:04.911741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170081 2022-09-16T13:52:14.214464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106204 2025-07-14T15:24:58.943691 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106059 2011-05-20T16:32:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18581 2025-07-14T15:25:08.577676 application/rdf+xml 16851 2025-07-14T15:25:01.645712 image/jpeg 4105 2025-07-14T15:25:01.402721 image/jpeg 41492 2011-05-20T16:32:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 923188 2011-05-20T16:32:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 1005132 2025-07-14T15:24:59.421788 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