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

Chapter 161: [xciii] Tetar huma [p. 219.

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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.

[xciii] Tetar huma [p. 219.

O Dato’ Mentala Guru, Saraja Guru,
Gampitar ʿAlam, [Jin] Saraja Malik;
Mari-lah bersama-sama dengan aku!
Aku handak meminta’ tempat ini
Aku handak tebang tebas
Aku handak tanam sakalian tumboh-tumbohan.
Hei Satinjau Rantau, Sakuntum Raya,
Orang bertujoh beranak tujoh bersaudara,110
Pergi-lah angkau ka bukit Siamang Biru,
Tujoh lorah, tujoh permatang,
Tujoh antaran tempat ini:
Jangan angkau berbalik-balik kamari!
Kalau ’kau berbalik, kaki-’kau patah,
Kalau ’kau memandang, mata-’kau buta,
Telinga-’kau mendengar, telinga-’kau
pekak!
Bukan-nya aku yang punya kata,
Datoh Mentala Guru yang punya kata,
Dengan berkat, d.s.b.

Ceremonial used when sowing the Rice Seed