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Landon Chronicles (1927-1960): Kenneth on the Lak Muang, a Phallic Symbol (hour 81, clip 4)

 Digital Record
Identifier: LC81-04

Dates

  • Digitized: 1927-1960

Creator

Summary Note

Kenneth tells of the lak muang. This post was supposed to hold a spirit who would protect the city. Traditionally, someone was crushed or impaled by the lak muang, and their spirit would stay in the area. Kenneth recalls seeing many of these in his travels. (Length 4:45)

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