This long legend is a family saga of sorts. It begins with the daughter of a rich man, and poor beggar who is mute. They marry, but do not get along. They are reborn: She as a princess; he as a naga prince. (Nagas are the mystical dragon-like creatures that live at the bottom of the Mekong.) He transforms himself into human form, and they meet again.
retold by Soumontha Panyasouk, illustrated by Lengly Herchualy
First published in 2018 :: Lao language :: 32 pages :: Paperback :: A5
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Sample pages from Prince Phadaeng and Princess Aikham
If you've visited a temple in Laos or Thailand, you may have seen a long, scaled naga used as the handrail on the steps. It often has seven heads.
