Mrenh Gongveal: Chasing the Elves of the Khmer
Mrenh Gongveal: Chasing the Elves of the Khmer is a photo essay that delves into a common, but lesser understood, belief of the Cambodians. While learning about the culture and customs of Cambodia, Keith Kelly’s adopted home of ten years, he was especially fascinated by their folklore. One particular type of shrine dedicated to the Mrenh Gongveal, Elves of the Khmer, caught his imagination. As a personal project he started documenting the more interesting “houses” he came across during his travels. While talking to people, most could give little explanation for the houses other than they “brought luck.” Wanting to know more lead the author upon a five-year journey collecting photos and information, which is presented in this book.[1]
Book details[edit]
Kelly, Keith Alan (2015), Mrenh Gongveal (រេញគង្វាល): Chasing the Elves of the Khmer, Keith Kelly, ISBN 9780996135504, ISBN 9780996135511
History and Research[edit]
Over the course of five years Keith Kelly talked to many Cambodians about the topic of Mrenh Gongveal. The elderly, a few older monks and nuns, and a fortune teller that channels spirits were the most helpful. He also managed to track down a few older text that made reference to the Mren Gongveal using various translatorial spellings of the name. He documented these sources and they are referenced on this page.
Buddhasāsanapandity (1967), Dictionnaire cambodgien, Tome 1, K.M. (Cinquieme), Dictionnaire cambodgien, Buddhasāsanapandity (Institute: Phnom Penh, Cambodia), Edition 4, Éditions de l’Institut bouddhique
Thompson, Ashley (2005), Calling the souls: a Cambodian ritual text (illustrated), Reyum, University of Michigan, Digitized 23 Jun 2009, ISBN 1588860744, ISBN 9781588860743
Jacq-Hergoualc’h, Michel (1982), Le roman source d’inspiration de la peinture khmère à la fin du XIXe et au début du XXe siècle: l’Histoire de Preah Chinavong et son illustration dans la (sālā) de Vat Kieng Svay Krau, Volume 1, École française d’Extrême-Orient, University of Michigan, Digitized 25 Jan 2008, ISBN 2855397340, ISBN 9782855397344
Jūlān, Qāmn (1986) Les êtres surnaturels dans la religion populaire khmère, Volume 1 of Bibliothèque khmère: Série B, Volume 1 of Bibliothèque khmère: Travaux et recherches, Cedorek, ISBN 2867310288, ISBN 9782867310287
Oeur, U. Sam and McCullough, Ken (1977), The Iowa Review, Vol. 25, No. 3 [Paperback], ‘The Elves Conceal My Buffalo and My Son,’ Phtdowl Concentration Camp, June 1977, University of Iowa (Fall, 1995), ASIN B0041PEVQY
Piper, Jacqueline M. (1992), Bamboo and rattan: traditional uses and beliefs Images of Asia (illustrated), Oxford University Press, Indiana University, Digitized 19 Aug 2009, ISBN 0195889983, ISBN 9780195889987
Proeun, Pich (2007), Nasty Girl, Domrei Sor, ISBN 9789995083854
ម្រេញគង្វាល ឃ្វាលស្នេហ៌ (Elves Shepherd Lovers) – Khmer Movie
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzmIeMsvNtY
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC3sMmneR5U
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMktbaw1xHk
Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8DncCMFanQ
Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6G_ogXPVy0
Part 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioTATJkGn-M
About the author[edit]
Keith Kelly was born and raised in Slidell, Louisiana, just across the Pontchartrain from New Orleans. He formerly worked in the fast-paced world of advertising at agencies in both New Orleans, LA, and Herndon, VA (Metropolitan D.C. area), where he worked on highly successful tourism campaigns for both states. He currently works as a freelance art director and graphic designer, and remains an avid dabbler in photography and illustration. Photography of his travels can be found on flickr.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kelly, Keith (2015-03-30). "Mrenh Gongveal: Chasing the Elves of the Khmer by Keith Kelly — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists". Goodreads. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
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