Since I really enjoy folktales involving animals, I wanted to choose another unit that had stories about them. The Khasi Folktales unit appealed most to me because in addition to having stories about animals, it had stories about their creations as well. All of the stories in the first half were great and here are a few of my favorites:
Tigers are fascinating animals, so this story instantly appealed to me. In this story, the Tiger is like a lot of rulers over the years, in that he only cares about himself and does not take the time to get to know his people. The other animals put elected him because of his strength and ability to break up quarrels between animals. However, the monkeys made a dumb mistake and claimed one of their sisters to be the source of the beautiful singing when it wasn't. They understood how little he actually knew about his people and knew they could take advantage of him. I always thought of monkeys as cunning animals and this story used that theme.
I really liked this story. It made me think of the saying "Mother's know best" because despite all of the mother's warnings to the Stag Lapalang would not listen. The Stag Lapalang is similar to a teenager, where they refuse to listen to their parents. He has been treated very well his whole life and it was sad to see him ignore his mother's requests. Although the Stag Lapalang would learn his lesson to always listen to his mother, it was too late and killed him. Not everyone in life gets second chances, so it is always best to listen to the advice of those who love you. In the end, the hunters learn the power of a mother's love.
How the Dog Came to live with Man:
This is the first origin story of how dogs became Man's best friend that I have read and it was definitely my favorite in this unit. Dogs are my favorite animals so I knew I would probably like this story. To no surprise, the man feels sorry for the dog and takes him in. I mean, who can resist the cuteness of a dog? Little did I know, this story would also explain how the pig was (unfairly) given its current role in society. Overall, the story shows how the relationship between man and dog are mutually beneficial, just like they are today.
This is the first origin story of how dogs became Man's best friend that I have read and it was definitely my favorite in this unit. Dogs are my favorite animals so I knew I would probably like this story. To no surprise, the man feels sorry for the dog and takes him in. I mean, who can resist the cuteness of a dog? Little did I know, this story would also explain how the pig was (unfairly) given its current role in society. Overall, the story shows how the relationship between man and dog are mutually beneficial, just like they are today.
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| (Evolution of Man and Dog) |
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