Khmer folk stories have been passed down orally from generation to generation for centuries. Folklore first began being written down in the 18th century with the majority written down late in the 19th century. Many stories follow a Buddhist theme, similar to the Jataka, while others are local folktales teaching life lessons. Judge Rabbit is a main character in many folktales where he uses his intellect to overcome obstacles and help others.
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Books
Gatiloke
The Gatiloke is a collection of over a hundred Buddhist and native Cambodian stories. The stories were first preserved in writting by a Buddhist monk in the late 19th century who was commissioned by the Cambodian government. 15 of these stories have been translated into English and are available in book format at Good Reads.
Tales of the Hare
Chhany Sak-Humphry's book of 27 classic khmer folktales include some of the favorite stories about Judge Rabbit. Click here to check out the book.
