Monday, October 24, 2016

The Role of Myanmar Proverbs in Myanmar Traditional Life

Author: Khin Saw Myint
Abstract:
         The word “proverb” is derived from the Latin word “proverbium”, which means a brief popular saying. A proverb expresses a truth based on common sense or practical experience of mankind. Every society has its own proverbs that can display thoughts of its people. Myanmar proverbs through the ages have exhibited the Myanmar way of thinking, Myanmar way of life and philosophical values that identifies the national characteristics of the Myanmar people. This paper tries to reveal the philosophical values in Myanmar Proverbs.
Keywords : proverb, philosophical value in Myanmar Traditional life


Published:  Myingyan Degree College Research Journal (Vol-7)

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