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

Chapter 281: [ccx] “Lanchang” Invocation used in summoning the Tiger Spirit [p. 439.
By Walter William Skeat
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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.

[ccx] “Lanchang” Invocation used in summoning the Tiger Spirit [p. 439.

Lagu Pemanggil

Al-salam ʿaleikum, Penglima Lenggang Laut!

Endah-nya bukan alang kapalang

Lanchang Penglima Lenggang Laut!

Lanchang bernama Lanchang Kuning,

Lanchang bersudu linggam gading

Lanchang berturap ayer ĕmas.

Tiang-nya nama Raja Mĕndela

Temberang-nya nama Perak bĕlĕpeh

Dayong-nya nama Jari Lipan

Anak dayong dua kali tujoh

Tĕpi bernama Pagar tenggalong

Kĕmudi bernama Lĕbah bergantong

Dandan bernama Sawa mengampei,

Ula-ula45 menumbok kurong,

Gada-gada bermain angin,

Pĕmĕpah berkibat-kibatan,

Mari-lah Inche, mari-lah Tuan,

Sedang elok edarkan lanchang

Jĕrbatu46 bongkar-lah sauh

Jĕrtinggi juak-lah layer,

Jĕrmudi putar kemudi

Anak dayong paut-lah dayong,

Kamana Lanchang beredar-edar?

Lanchang bertumpu ka Pusat Tasek;

Lanchang beredar ka laut Pauh Janggi,

Main ombak, main g’lombang,

Main g’lombang, mĕniti riak

Jangan-lah leka, jangan-lah lalei,

Baik-lah lĕkas Penglima Lenggang Laut,

Jangan lengah di tĕlok rantau,

Jangan leka di gundek chandek

Turun mendapat jinjangan.