Tmw

Also Known As: Temuan Language,Benua,Niap Description: The Temuan language (Temuan, Benua, bual Mutan, Niap, Malay: bahasa Temuan) is an Austronesian language spoken by the Temuan tribe, one of the indigenous ethnic groups of Peninsular Malaysia in the states of Selangor, Pahang, Johor, and Negeri Sembilan. It has a certain degree of mutual intelligibility with the Malay language. The Temuan has their own version of Adam and Eve call Mamak Bungsuk ( like Adam ) and Inak Bungsuk ( Eve ). This two person is the Temuan version of Adam and Eve and the beginning and the birth of humanity in Temuan legend. The Temuan believe they were placed on the earth by Muyang (God) to be guardians of the rain forest and that if they fail in their sacred duty, the whole world will turn upside down and humanity will perish. Each river, hill, stream, rock, tree and shrub is animated by a guardian spirit. Rivers are guarded by dragons (naga) and snakes (ular) which often cause mayhem if their homes are desecrated. The Temuan’s culture reflects their belief in these nature spirits. Their animism takes the form of taboos, herbal remedies, ritual ceremonies and magic. They have dukun (healers) and a village bomoh (shaman) who, when in a trance state,..... full article at Wikipedia Location of Temuan language Speakers http://llmap.org/languages/tmw/static_map.png?width=400&height=300&kilroywashere=.png

Overview Main Country: Malaysia Spoken In: Regions: Asia ISO 639-3 Code: tmw Classification Taxonomy All Languages   Austronesian Group     Malayo-Polynesian Group       Western Malayo-Polynesian Group         Sundic Group           Malayic Group             Malayan Group               Aboriginal Malay Group                 Temuan language