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The Legend of Muriya Pahaar

In short: Compare two Mauritian Bhojpuri tellings that explain the shape of a mountain.

The Legend of Muriya Pahaar · Words that turn to stone FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 115 The Legend of Muriya Pahaar Compare two Mauritian Bhojpuri tellings that explain the shape of a mountain. Origin Mauritian Bhojpuri storytelling tradition. Atlas record 2013 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF Words that turn to stone Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Mauritian Bhojpuri storytelling tradition.

In one telling a milk seller turns to stone after revealing the secret of dancing fairies. In another a bridegroom angers the fairies and the wedding party becomes a mountain chain. The same landscape carries two stories, one about a promise and the other about a boast.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2013 · Mauritius · Bhojpuri storytelling tradition
    Mauritius Ministry of Arts and Culture · National Inventory · Muriya Pahaar ke khissā · Heritage listing

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