Yakkun nattannaw: a Cingalese poem, descriptive of the Ceylon system of demonology; to which is appended, The practices of a Capua or devil priest; as described by a Budhist and Klan nattannaw: a Cingalese poem, descriptive of the characters assumed by natives of Ceylon in a masqueradeTranslated by John Callaway . s been bestowed on the mysteries andother representations of the middle ages; and romances illus- / ADVERTISEMENT. XI trative of the period of chivalry are among the most popular ofthe day, though relating to principles no longer tenable, andcustoms long since obsolete. It is observe
Yakkun nattannaw: a Cingalese poem, descriptive of the Ceylon system of demonology; to which is appended, The practices of a Capua or devil priest; as described by a Budhist and Klan nattannaw: a Cingalese poem, descriptive of the characters assumed by natives of Ceylon in a masqueradeTranslated by John Callaway . s been bestowed on the mysteries andother representations of the middle ages; and romances illus- / ADVERTISEMENT. XI trative of the period of chivalry are among the most popular ofthe day, though relating to principles no longer tenable, andcustoms long since obsolete. It is observed, that though ancientopinions may be revived, an exploded superstition never regainsits credit. The Greek and Roman mythology, though embel-lished with all the beauties of literature, and supported by theinfluence of government, has fallen to rise no more. An attempt,therefore, to unfold usages of the most extensive influence andpernicious tendency, which by multitudes of our fellow men arestill followed with avidity, will be viewed with equal interestand candour by all who have at heart the illumination of theworld; and may contribute to the downfall of heathenism,which, according to past example and the voice of prophecy, isdestined, when prostrate, to lie in ruins for ever. Launceston, SOth June, X^Yftijc^ ^rMf i^rierUuL TraxJ:^t^n Fm YAKKUN NATTANNAWA. 1. TO the supreme Biidlia named Lowtura, and tohis doctrines and priests, I make obeisance. 2. The greater One is God ! The goddesses namedPattmees will ever protect us, and all men. By success,the goddess Pattinee is equal to the goddess Oma-wamfcmawa. 3. Her beauty shows her forgiving temper. O blessedgoddess Pattinee* forgive us, if thou beholdest anyoffence in us! 4. In the island of Black Marble, beyond the SevenSeas, a golden palace was erected. 5. The Queen that was in the palace, named Ka-randoo Band, or the Fishing Baskets, conceived ; and,ten months after, brought forth a son. 6. Seven months after t
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