The mountains of northern Thailand constitute part of northern Thai identity. They inspire fear and awe; respect and love; curiosity and creative imagination. They define both the physical and mental landscape of northern Thailand.Drawing on the legendary histories of three mountains in the region―Doi Ang Salung Chiang Dao; Doi Suthep; and Doi Kham―coauthor Donald Swearer explores the various ways that mountains in northern Thailand are seen as sacred space; and therefore as an environment to be respected rather than exploited.The volume presents; in English translation; the stories associated with these sacred sites as recorded in the legendary chronicles; or tamnan; of the story of the Chiang Dao mountain and cave; the account of the enshrining of the Buddha relic on Doi Suthep; and the interwoven legends of the hermit Wasuthep; the demons Pu Sae and Ya Sae; the chief Wilangkha; and the queen Chamathewi.In preserving the fascinating folklore of these sacred mountains; the authors contribute to the preservation of the mountains themselves.
#4656640 in Books 2009-07-01Original language:Spanish 9.00 x 6.50 x .75l; .0 #File Name: 9506202494288 pages
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