Children of the sago: Muyu texts

By Alexander Zahrer

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3985541523
• ISBN13: 9783985541522
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Language Science Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 9.6"