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Wellcome Malay 3
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Description
Charms and demonology. Though the term "demonology" is used in the manuscript itself, the creatures being described are known in Malay as "hantu",
which differs from the Western conception of demons in that the term is commonly used to describe spirits and mythological creatures in general, both
malicious and not. Though some may also be called demons or syaitan in the Islamic sense, not all hantu are necessarily demonic.
Physical description
Multiple manuscript parts collected in one volume.; Material: paper
Acquisition note
Sold at Hodgsons, on 23 November 1934, along with other Malay manuscripts in Wellcome Collection, for 12 guineas.
Ownership note
Owned by D.F.A. Hervey
Languages
- Malay
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesMS Malay 3