“In short, you want us to risk our lives to steal a pearl from a dragon with six heads without telling us why you need it for?” Standing with his hands on his hips, Sampurai narrowed his eyes. Laja, who was sitting on the tall buttressed tree root right in front of him, nodded firmly. … Continue reading Dragons In Iban Mythology
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LAJA OF PANGGAU LIBAU
THE DEMI-GODS IN THE RAISED WORLD REALM OF IBAN MYTHOLOGY LAJA OF PANGGAU LIBAU Laja is the third member of the quartet of Panggau Warriors. According to the 'tusut' (family tree), he is Keling’s cousin. Laja’s father and Keling’s mother are brother and sister. Just like Sampurai, in most Iban 'ensera' (folklore), Laja only plays … Continue reading LAJA OF PANGGAU LIBAU
THE ORIGIN OF BORNO BEADS: THE MYTH
"Kumang turned around, curious to see what prompted such a frantic reaction. From the shady ruai she was in, her eyes caught the sight of a figure that filled the door frame. The sun that shone too brightly outside made it difficult for her to identify the creature that sent the cook into a panic state. … Continue reading THE ORIGIN OF BORNO BEADS: THE MYTH
The Return of Panggau Warriors 