The Paniyas, an Ex-slave Tribe of South IndiaStudy on the social life of the Paniya tribe in Wayanad, Kerala. |
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Page 165
... . What actually happened was that snake under the leaves on which they were lying had bitten the woman . In a few minutes the woman was dead and the Moplah fled in fright . The Tiger and the Boar . Here is a story The Paniyas 165.
... . What actually happened was that snake under the leaves on which they were lying had bitten the woman . In a few minutes the woman was dead and the Moplah fled in fright . The Tiger and the Boar . Here is a story The Paniyas 165.
Page 166
... boar came to have an ugly snout . The Boar asked the Tiger : " What work do you do ? " " I make holes in the rock " said the Tiger . " What is your work ? " " I gather Kora grass " said the Boar . " Then let us exchange our work " said ...
... boar came to have an ugly snout . The Boar asked the Tiger : " What work do you do ? " " I make holes in the rock " said the Tiger . " What is your work ? " " I gather Kora grass " said the Boar . " Then let us exchange our work " said ...
Page 167
... Boar , but his snout was again caught and the cuts made by the pincers have left their permanent mark there . Then a Crow came and pecked the Crab hollow and killed it . The Crow was most successful . Dance songs , The Paniya women's ...
... Boar , but his snout was again caught and the cuts made by the pincers have left their permanent mark there . Then a Crow came and pecked the Crab hollow and killed it . The Crow was most successful . Dance songs , The Paniya women's ...
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