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

Chapter 193: [cxxv] Bersahabat Orang Laut

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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.

[cxxv] Bersahabat Orang Laut

Si Minas yang tua (di tali harus), Si Munas yang tengah (di puchok gelombang), Si Ganas yang bongsu (di tepi pantai), [itulah] anak Raja di Arongan (?) yang memegang tali harus yang besar; mak-nya Si Julam. Tanda sahabat [-nya] roko’ tiga batang, sirih tiga kapor, ayam puteh sa-ekor [katakan]:—

Hei sahabat-ku [Si Anu]
Aku minta’ sampeikan kapada
[tempat anu]
Jangan rosak, jangan binasa.

Ini yang menjaga puting bliong ayer memusing hamba-nya yang bernama Penglima Si Awang, dada-nya berbulu, mata-nya merah, kulit-nya hitam, rambut-nya kreting: itulah yang naik ka puchok tiang. Kalau ’nak timbulkan beting, tabor bras kunyit tiga [? kali] keliling prahu, panggilkan.