Once upon a time, there lived a prince by the name of Sang Nila Utama. He hailed from the Srivijayan Empire in Palembang on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
Tag: legends
Lord Yama and Haw Par Villa | Chinese Mythology on The Afterlife
Lord Yama, the King of Hell, is a dharmapala wrathful god who is said to judge the dead.
The Ox, The Great Race and The Steady Path to Success
The ox teaches us the value and importance of a steady and dependable work ethic.
Universal and Unique Myths | The Little Light by Dipa Sanatani
As an ardent reader, I have always wondered how a myth from one culture connects with one from a totally different one. Perhaps, it may be because each myth and legend has passed down mouth to mouth for several generations, making them universal. Mythologies trump authorship. They are not limited to a particular culture or era. Myths encapsulate the unspoken truth of society and culture.