BEAST CHARMS
The Elephant
[lviii] Pendinding Gajah [p.153.
O Dato’ Moyang Kaban!
Jangan-lah binasakan anak chuchu.Moyang Kaban is explained as the name of the Raja Gajah (King of the
Elephant-folk), and calling upon him by name is considered to be a sufficient
protection against wild elephants.
[lix] Charm for blinding an Elephant
Perabun Gajah
Tanah liat, tanah perabun
Ka-tiga dengan tanah merkah;
Melihat, mata angkau rabun,
Memandang, mata angkau pechah.