Singapore · Folktales and oral traditions
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Look for two names in the story of the landing. Temasek is the island the prince reaches, and Singapura is the name associated with the animal he sees. Singapore’s National Library Board points to pages 42–44 of the 1821 English edition of the Malay Annals for the scene.
Tales in the Atlas
Sang Nila Utama and the Lion
1821 · Sejarah Melayu · John Leyden translation · National Library Board
Tales found across countries
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