Stories That Shape Us

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

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

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

Late Anum Tashi Lepcha (Mun) from Lingthem/Passingdang