Project Gutenberg 2011-10-30 Public domain in the USA. 1731 Rafy, Mrs. Rafy, K. U., Mrs. 21002119 Folk-Tales of the Khasis What makes the eclipse -- The legend of Mount Sophet Bneng -- How the peacock got his beautiful feathers -- The goddess who came to live with mankind -- The formation of the earth -- U Raitong (the Khasi Orpheus) -- The tiger and the monkeys -- The legend of the Iei Tree -- Hunting the Stag Lapalang -- The goddesses Ka Ngot and Ka Iam -- U Biskurom -- U Thlen -- How the dog came to live with man -- The origin of betel and tobacco -- The stag and the snail -- The leap of Ka Likai -- The shadows on the moon -- U Ksuid Tynjang -- What makes the lightning -- The prohibited food -- The cooing of the doves -- How the colour of the monkey became grey -- Ka Panshandi, the lazy tortoise -- The idiot and the Hyndet bread -- U Ramhah -- How the cat came to live with man -- How the fox got his white breast -- How the tiger got his strength -- How the goat came to live with man -- How the ox came to be the servant of man -- The lost book -- The blessing of the mendicant. Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Folk-Tales of the Khasis" by Mrs. Rafy is a collection of traditional stories written in the early 20th century. This compilation captures the rich heritage and fascinating narratives of the Khasi people, an indigenous community from India, showcasing mythological themes, personal struggles, and moral lessons that reflect their cultural identity. The tales explain natural phenomena, explore themes of love and loyalty, and impart wisdom, making them engaging for readers interested in folklore and mythology. The opening of this collection features a foreword that sets the tone for the stories to follow, emphasizing their charm and the unique insights they offer into the Khasi culture. The first tale, "What Makes the Eclipse," introduces a beautiful maiden named Ka Nam who is kidnapped by a tiger but eventually finds protection in the realm of a magician after escaping her intended fate. The story unfolds with her transformation and eventual rescue, weaving together themes of beauty, danger, and the interplay between humanity and nature, while establishing the context of eclipses through the actions of gods and supernatural beings. This intricate narrative serves as a compelling gateway into the rest of the captivating tales that encapsulate the essence of Khasi lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/37884/37884-h/images/frontcover.jpg Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Khasi (Indic people) -- Folklore GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 304984 2025-09-15T10:39:56.379783 text/html 299135 2011-10-30T04:34:16 text/html 904908 2025-09-15T10:40:03.073781 application/epub+zip 911303 2025-09-15T10:39:58.397775 application/epub+zip 180744 2025-09-15T10:39:57.483793 application/epub+zip 1052968 2025-09-15T10:40:07.437723 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 982515 2025-09-15T10:40:02.175723 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238425 2022-09-17T10:28:22.179562 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 248665 2025-09-15T10:39:55.532786 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 248565 2011-10-30T04:34:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18899 2025-09-15T10:40:07.575701 application/rdf+xml 14041 2025-09-15T10:39:57.586758 image/jpeg 1985 2025-09-15T10:39:57.536744 image/jpeg 841972 2011-10-30T04:34:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 92042 2011-10-30T04:34:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 843876 2025-09-15T10:39:56.510790 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