Bisaya Fables

Tortoise and the Mouse Deer

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The Tortoise and Mouse DeerTranslated by A.C. HaddonThe tortoise and the mouse deer agreed to steal from a neighbouring garden the fruit known as ‘buah mah”(rambutan in Malay). The mouse deer suggested that the tortoise should climb the tree whilst he would pick up the fruit. The tortoise did so and threw down showers of […]

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The Ibans of Saribas

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The History of the People of Bangkit , Paku, SaribasNote: The houses mentioned in this article are called longhouses. They are built on stilts where each section is like a townhouse with a family living in each one.They share a common porck or verandah.There are several ancient people who lived among the Ibans. They include

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