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Kumzer Athing Story

KumzerAthing (Kumzerthing) is a hunter, a husband and  a father, a typical Lepcha man living his life in the ancient time. His story revolves in the present day Leek and Saffo area. He would go into the jungle for weeks and was a prolific hunter. He always came back with a good kill. In one of his hunting trip he fell into a pit filled with thorns, the more he tried to free himself the more he got stuck. In his struggle to free himself he ends up hurting himself very badly. His entire body is filled with cuts and thorns and he starts wailing in pain. Hearing his cries the jungle queen comes to his rescue. Kumzerathing was a fine looking young man (warrior types) She helps him by removing all the thorns and licked his open wounds. This was really soothing and helpful for Kumzerathing. This is how he and the queen met each other. Over a period of time Kumzerathing and the queen developed a good relationship. He would go for his hunting trips and spend time with her. On his return the que
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Gods, Protectors, Spirit, Angels and Demons

MuZom Mung (No Gender) This Mung attacks rarely, in its attack, they are swift and sudden.(e.g. when a person falls ill suddenly, it is said that MuZom Mung has interfered or attacked). It is said that when the time is coming (death/aayu) for anyone and if they happen to be far away from their protective forces, (away from home) MuZom Mung attacks that person, especially during DUSK time. It is said that they are the most active during this time. They are said to be residing in “CHORTEN MENDONG” (STUPAS-where all the belongings and leftover of the dead is put) When one is attacked by MuZom, A boongthing or Mun will burn tea leaves+butter+incense and appease the MuZom Mung. ([Chiya]CHYO SURR) Sohor Mung (FEMALE) This demon attacks pregnant females in the village. It also attacks pregnant cattle in the village. They are believed to be less powerful and a simple (SURR FAT) prayer would drive them away. According to the story in LINGDEM, many many years ago a Tibetan lady came from TIBE
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KumzerAthing ( Kumzerthing ) is a hunter, a husband and a father. His story revolves in the present day Leek and Saffo area. He would go into the jungle for weeks and was a prolific hunter. He always came back with a good kill. In one of his hunting trip he fell into a pit filled with thorns, the more he tried to free himself the more he got stuck. In his struggle to free himself he ends up hurting himself very badly. His entire body by now has cuts and thorns and he starts wailing in pain. Hearing his cries the jungle queen comes to his rescue. Kumzerathing was a fine looking young man with the build of a warrior. She helps him by removing all the thorns and licked his open wounds clean. This was really soothing and helpful for Kumzerathing. Over that short period of time Kumzerathing and the queen developed a good relationship. The queen started to develop feelings for him. He would go for his hunting spree and come back to her. The queen in return would reward/gift him with l
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Conversations with Namgyal Lepcha by Dechen Pelgi Tenzing

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The death of POON SHI BUNG!

Poon Shi Bung was a small boy in Lingthem. He lived above the current day (ChungChung Gurama's)  building  on Zilla's property.  There was a puja session (lama) at Subon area. [at the time only JayJay miss's family were monks, so they were performing the prayer session] It was monsoon time, the corns were knee length. The parents of Poon Shi Bung decided to go and attend the prayer session held at Subon area. They advised Poon to stay at home and look after the fields and cattle.  After they left, Poon finished all the chores and was sitting idly in front of the main door overlooking the corn fields below. He was surprised to see his mother working in the field. It had been about two hours since his parents left for Subon. He was confused to see her there, and was wondering why his father was not there if they didn't leave. Just when he was thinking all this, his mother came in front of him and scolded him for being wasteful and idle. She suggested that they sho
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Conversations with Anum Tashi ( Mun)

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Late Anum Tashi Lepcha (Mun) from Lingthem/Passingdang
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SUHI & AFLENG

Suhi Lepcha is most probably from Lingdong or Barfok. He was a boongthing. He was short in height. He is also known to be a good orator/ debator sort of. It is known that the ladies from Lingthem gathered together to debate against him and they always lost. He was very articulate and was probably the first person in Leek to learn Nepali (Nepalis had just started coming in Dzongu) It is said that he used to be a translator/mediator because of his articulation skills in the village.  Afleng Lepcha, his wife is from Linko, she is a very renowned ‘mun’ She used to be called by people to take care of dead sprits and lead them to the promised land, and in one such visit she happened to come across a small girl child whose mother had passed away giving birth to her (Mika Lepcha’s Mother) She after the last rite decided to take care of the child and brought her to Leek.  [She later gave the child to Tangdeng Lepcha and his wife (Payelmoo Nikung)] Payelmoo Nikung is from RUHUBONG, SINGHIK.
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