A Child of the Woods:
This is interesting - I think it's neat to see the transition from such a hateful person to somewhere who now has a special relationship with the beasts and nature, and is a much more warm person because of it. I had to read the story an extra time to pick up everything, but I like how it is in first person - it adds a lot more than writing it in third person would (I would guess).
The Enchanted Mountain:
Oooh, I really like this story. It made me think of the Garden of Eden although I know there are several differences. I think it's a beautiful picture of untouched nature that is so exquisite on its own that no man could make it better or harm its beauty. I think it's neat that those who find it do so unintentionally and those who try to find it are unable to. It gives off a mysterious feel which is neat. I think it's fun that not all believe - it's a legend of sorts.
The Spirit-Guarded Cave:
This story is sort of like the last one - it makes us think about this legend of sorts. I think it was sad that the people had to be enslaved although it was the lesser of two evils. I think it's neat that their treasure was guarded and no one has found it yet. I think stories like this are cool because it makes us wander and dream about whatever mystical thing may/may not exist.
Why the Lip of the Elephant Droops:
The author of this story was very creative - attributing the droop of an elephant's lip to a cannibal woman madly pursuing twelve young girls whose parents don't want them anymore. It's a sad story - I wish I knew what happened to the twelve girls. The creativity is quite impressive, however.
The Man in the Moon:
I like how this story has a moral - appreciate what you have. It's fascinating how the man met someone with the power to change him into so many things. I feel like if the man could have reverted back to his original form then he could have shared what he knew and made the world a better place being in it than from afar as the moon, however. Oh well.
The Parrot and the Minor Bird:
This is an interesting story. I wonder if the sao bird actually ever existed (or if it still does). The poor bird got hurt - I was afraid the man would kill it, though, and was relieved he didn't.
A map of Laos
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