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

Chapter 342: [cclxxi] Melambei Semangat Orang [p. 576.

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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.

[cclxxi] Melambei Semangat Orang [p. 576.

Kapor aku kapor perak,
Tuang daun kĕladi,
Lĕpas jinak ’ka pĕjinak
Aku bawa sa-daun makan.
Pulit kapor Si Raja Garang
(Di-)makan anak Si Raja Gila, Si Anu,
Gila pagi Si Anu kapada aku,
Gila pĕtang Si Anu kapada aku,
Angkau teringat kapada mak bapa-kau,
Angkau teringat kapada aku,
Angkau teringat kapada rumah tangga ’kau,
Angkau teringat kapada aku,
Pʿrut-’kau lapar, ’kau teringat kapada
aku,
Guroh berbunyi, ’kau teringat kapada aku,
Angin bertiup, ’kau teringat kapada aku.
Hari ujan, ’kau teringat kapada aku. 
Ayam berkoko’, ’kau teringat kapada
aku,
Murei berkichau, teringat ’kau kapada aku,
Kena-dah matahari, teringat ’kau kapada aku,
Kena-dah kapada bulan, teringat ’kau kapada
aku,
Ada-lah aku didalam bulan itu.
Kur! Semangat Si Anu, mari kapada aku,
Semangat aku tiada ’ku brikan;
Semangat angkau, mari kapada aku.