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Bird Element Symbolism in Malay Proverbs

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  • Wan Norasikin Wan Ismail
  • Abdul Latif Samian
  • Nazri Muslim

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Proverb is an important component in the traditional Malay poetry which shapes Malay courtesy and values that have become part of their daily life. Malay proverbs stem from the Malay minds which are adequately sensitive to the surroundings, including the flora and fauna. This explains why animal antics and behaviour are interpreted in proverbs comparatively with human attitude. Animal-related proverbs can be found in almost all cultures. The Malay’s life experiences with these animals have given a broad scope of knowledge on the habit and behaviour of the animals. This is why human attitude and behaviour are inseparable from those of the animals. Thus, these animals are depicted with various symbols representing their physical characteristics and behaviour signified figuratively and compared with those of humans.

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  • Wan Norasikin Wan Ismail & Abdul Latif Samian & Nazri Muslim, 2017. "Bird Element Symbolism in Malay Proverbs," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 7(2), pages 119-125.
    • Handle: RePEc:asi:ijoass:v:7:y:2017:i:2:p:119-125:id:2863
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