Malay Magic / Being an introduction to the folklore and popular religion of the Malay Peninsula

Chapter 135: [lxvii] Minta Rusa [p. 174.

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A compilation of Malay Peninsula folklore, popular religion, and magical practices drawn from manuscripts, published sources, and the author's field notes, presenting creation myths, supernatural beings, charms, incantations, ritual practices, and folk explanations for illness and misfortune. The text emphasizes literal translations of spells and formulæ with originals in an appendix, confines attention to Malay communities of the peninsula, and compares recurring motifs while avoiding non-Malay populations. Methodological notes explain evidence and limits. The volume serves as an introductory survey that organizes material thematically—cosmology, spirit lore, protective and harmful magic, divination, and ritual observances—without claiming exhaustive treatment.

[lxvii] Minta Rusa [p. 174.

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Hei tuan patek Rabun Sidi,
Si Lailanang, Si Laigan saudara
Si Dĕripan, Si Baung, Si Bakar,
Si Songsang, Si Berhanyut, Si Pongking,
Si Temungking,
Aku minta rusa sa’ekor jantan, sa’ekor
betina,
Yang tumpul tapak, yang bangkar kĕning,
Yang jurei telinga, yang bebat pinggang, 
Yang luju, yang jombang, yang bertik:
Tidak buleh yang luju, yang jombang, yang bertik,
Yang burok, yang kurus, yang kĕchar,
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bĕkari,83 (ini)
Berkat kiraman katibin:
Inilah tanda aku meminta.

Tanda-nya di-panchong kayu, di-tikamkan kĕsan rusa.