Folk-Tales of the Khasis

A collection of Khasi folk narratives gathers origin myths, animal fables, moral anecdotes, and supernatural legends tied to local landmarks and cosmology. Tales explain eclipses, the formation of the earth, the origins of animals and customary practices, and the deeds of gods, spirits, and giants, often through humorous or tragic episodes. Many stories pair sly animals and capricious deities to illustrate human virtues and follies, while a recurring attention to landscape, trees, and sacred groves anchors the myths in regional belief. The arrangement presents variant versions alongside vivid illustrations, suited to casual reading and cultural curiosity.