Title: Children of the sago
Subtitle: Muyu texts
Series Title: Open Text Collections
Publication Year: 2025

Publisher: Language Science Press
http://langsci-press.org
Book URL: https://langsci-press.org/catalog/book/521

Author(s): Alexander Zahrer

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Abstract:

This collection of ten texts offers a unique glimpse into the language and culture of the Muyu, a Papuan people living in the heart of New Guinea. It features narratives from six storytellers, all of which have been transcribed, translated, and linguistically annotated.

The presentation follows a two-part structure: first, a parallel-text format with Muyu and English arranged in columns; second, an interlinearized version for detailed linguistic analysis. The texts revolve around two central themes—myths of origin and accounts of encounters with animals.

A brief introduction to the Muyu language and its speakers precedes the texts, providing essential context for readers from both linguistic and anthropological backgrounds.

Linguistic Field(s): Language Documentation
Text/Corpus Linguistics

Subject Language(s): North Muyu (kti)
South Muyu (kts)

Language Family(ies): Ok
Trans-New Guinea

Written In: English (eng)