Burmese mythology

Burmese mythology (Burmese: ရှေးမြန်မာ့ဒဏ္ဍာရီ) is a collection of myths, folklore, legends, and beliefs traditionally told by the Burmese people of Myanmar. These stories have been passed down orally and have only rarely appeared in written form. Burmese mythology is largely associated with and influenced by Buddhist mythology, Hinduism, and several other ethnic traditions. Most myths and legends concern the ancient Pyu era; the lives and activities of gods, Bodhisattvas, heroes, kings, mystics, and mythological creatures.^[2] Burmese mythology is the cornerstone of modern Burmese culture and explains the origins and significance of Burmese rituals.^[3]^[4]

^ "Ramayana". www.wdl.org. 1870. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
^ Mason, Francis (1860). Burmah, Its People and Natural Productions, Or, Notes on the Nations, Fauna, Flora and Minerals of Tenasserim, Pegu and Burmah ... Thos. Stowe Ranney.
^ Aung (U.), Htin (1978). Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism. Oxford University Press.
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[1] "Ramayana". www.wdl.org. 1870. Retrieved 2021-05-16.

[2] Mason, Francis (1860). Burmah, Its People and Natural Productions, Or, Notes on the Nations, Fauna, Flora and Minerals of Tenasserim, Pegu and Burmah ... Thos. Stowe Ranney.

[myth-3] Aung (U.), Htin (1978). Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism. Oxford University Press.

[s-4] Cite error: The named reference s was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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