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The Story of the Dog and Moom

All of the following lines of content It has nothing to do with ‘mom’, a short story beloved by many readers. The writings of MR.R.R.A. Kukrit Pramoj. This short story ‘Mom’ has a dog protagonist and is a short story about a dog’s loyalty and feelings towards its master. has been deeply touching and emotionally one of the most as far as i have ever read

But the dog and mom in this article It’s a different story, a different dog, and what’s called Mom is not a dog. These two are related to art at Lai Hin Temple, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province. In the Thai movie ‘9 Temples’, the director uses the Lai Hin Temple. (before the restoration) was also a shooting location for the final scenes during the film’s climax.

When I watched the movie, I didn’t know what temple it was and where it was. But when I saw it, I was amazed. I feel like it’s too classic. Come to know that it is a stone shoulder temple. Only when I had the opportunity to visit the real place and then suddenly remembered.

In addition to legends and stories about two halves of coconut shells. and Ku Chang Yuen which I have already discussed in the previous article.

Wat Lai Hin has another story.

If anyone has the opportunity to visit, they will find that on the left hand side. (if standing outside) of the temple and not through the arch Not far behind, at the edge of the wall, there is a concave shape. and inserted with a life-sized stucco statue of a dog The color of the skin turns dull red.

It is a memorial built by the villagers to commemorate a ‘Hunter’. but probably very ancient At that time, the main occupation of Lai Hin Village people located in the vicinity of the temple In addition to cultivating and farming Hunting is another activity to find food for a living.

The oral history also indicates that that era was not far from villages and temples. Most of the area is still densely forested. full of animals

There must have been many dogs in the village. But there is one that is different and different than friends. This dog likes to hang with the villagers when they go hunting. In the beginning, it was probably done because I thought it was fun and naughty, wanted to travel, and wanted to change the atmosphere.

Then the dog found himself saying, They have a unique ability to smell, stalk and chase their prey. As a result, whenever they return from the forest, Villagers are often successful in hunting. At first, no one stumbled. thought it was a normal occurrence, but later on, some days The villagers went out into the forest alone and found that the agenda was often unlucky. go home empty handed

The events kept repeating like this until one day. Many people began to remark about the nefarious cause that the good and the bad in entering the forest It depends entirely on the dog since then Whoever enters the forest All rely on the service of the dog on a regular basis.

The three-way ties between temples, villagers, and dogs are strong. when hunting It is often shared to eat throughout the village. and allot a portion for making merit for monks at the temple. The narrative is rather vague that Besides being good at hunting The dog was still docile, intelligent and loyal. It has been actively doing the role of the top dog. until the tragic end

During the last entry into the forest Village hunters unexpectedly encounter a tiger attacking. stumbled over that he would become a fortune-teller’s mouth

Lord Dog has performed the last heroic mission. Bravely jumped into a fight with a tiger. It doesn’t care about its own safety.

As a result, it was able to help protect the rangers and chase the tigers. But it itself was seriously injured…and died shortly after.

The story is not given in detail. but i believe The villagers would be sad and in tears. Filled with mourning, love and thought of the goodness of the dog.

That led to the creation of a memorial to commemorate it. became a statue appeared in the glass wall surrounding the temple

But the story is not over yet…after that. Villagers still go into the forest to hunt as they used to. but without a great helper The results were never as good as before. Change another dog. None of them can perform their duties as close to or as close to the top of the hunters.

Some people began to believe and hold the trick. by saying on the door to the statue of Lord Dog before going into the forest to hunt every time until it became a common belief throughout the village

but not all excellence attainment is achieved. Some people grab liquid water. Some people can hunt a plethora of animals and later discovered the cause condition that Anyone who can hunt agreed that will bring some of the animals that can be hunted to share the merit for the temple.

This story has a happy ending. After all Anyone who is black with the Huntsman statue meets the above conditions. All of them are full of mouth and stomach, eating well and being happy all over the face.

This hunting dog statue is therefore respected Has the status of a temple dog, which is accepted as sacred And it is a story that has been passed down from generation to generation until the present.

From the very first time I read it I’m impressed with this. He did not appreciate the sanctity or power of the Huntsman statue. but catches the attention of the dog’s deeds and especially Reflections pointed out way of life in the past which has a deep bond in many aspects between people and temples, people and animals, and people and nature including the cuteness of the dog which has the heart, misses the temple, misses the monk as a location.

The main point is to visit ancient temples to enjoy the taste. There are only a few main elements, namely knowing the legends and narratives attached to each place, the history of academic archaeology, seeing and understanding the art that appears in the beauty aspect. stone shoulder temple There are detailed archaeological evidence that is not very clear. But the remaining two main conditions are legend and artistic beauty. There are complete and complete value in art Which is famous for the Lai Hin Temple. There are 2 things: Viharn and the Mekong Arch. Mekong arch in Lanna art Created in a dazzling splendor Aim for both beauty and deep meaning. Simply put , full of symbols to convey meaning. and related to the planning of the whole temple

I would like to hold on to this matter. and will tell in detail When it comes to Wat Phra That Lampang Luang which is a complete and complete example Tell them to be easier to understand and visualize.

I have already said that in love with the stone shoulder temple because of its compact size so that you can admire the details of the Mekong arch thoroughly and closely. Lanna style Mekong arch which is famous for its beauty, old age and the most perfect condition. The most in Lampang More than any other province throughout the North, the temples in Lampang have many beautiful Mekong arches. They are all well known and accepted amongst all ancient art lovers All of them are of the same craftsmanship scheme. The structural shape is roughly similar, but differs from the small details of the stone arch. There is a special identity that is different from other temples in Lampang. most everywhere It is an arch decorated with pure stucco patterns, but the stone shoulder temple uses different techniques.

That is to say, the arch of the temple in Lampang. It was built by layering bricks and then plastering them with mortar. and decorated with various patterns with elaborate stucco.

The entrance door to the stone temple was created with this karma but special in that above the arch of the arch Using terracotta ceramics to make figures of animals, they were added to decorate them instead of stucco. The result is that the animal figures are similar in color to red clay. Looks outstanding floating from the stucco pattern that surrounds the entire arch. until it is easier to observe than others.

Among the various animal figures, Lanna art is popularly decorated with a type of imaginary monster, known as the Momo.

Many textbooks have inconsistent definitions of Mom. Some say it’s a mix between a tiger and a dog, some say it’s a half lion and half pug. (Therefore, some places Some people call it Singha Mom), some sources say it looks like a cat. ‘Study of the Mekong Gate in Lanna Style in Lampang Province’ by Umaporn Seritphanuk, the definition of Mom is quite detailed as “a four-legged animal with a lion-like body. Sometimes it may resemble a dog, with a bushy tail, and the mammoth body in Lanna arts often has a sensational style, such as in a leaping pose. or similar to a flying or running Mom is probably a half-monkey, half-tiger, with black skin and long fur, some say it’s a panther. Some people see it as a Pekingese dog…”

These can be concluded that Mom is an imaginary creature with a vague appearance. The mammoth, which appears in many temples throughout the North. therefore have different face shapes True, but the imagination of the craftsman who created but of course it is Mom is an imaginary animal. that looks exactly like the modern terminology ‘Integrated’ and is an animal that conveys auspiciousness according to the traditional beliefs of the North The mammoth is associated with the ceremony to pray for rain. which is called ‘Mom parade’ (details are close to the Nang Maew Parade) . Not looking for the real person who doesn’t exist in this world.

The Northern Cultural Encyclopedia explains that the belief in the parade Derived from Mam being an animal related to the deity Pachunna. It is an animal that serves or is a vehicle. of this deity

Simply put, Mom is a mediator. Bring the suffering and requests of human beings to report them to the gods who are their masters. to inspire rain according to the wishes of the requester

in the arts of the north There are many types of mammoth interfering with many forms. There are statues decorated with arches, in gold-patterned paintings, located at the lower base of the glass altar in the viharn, as well as wooden sculptures. and many other forms

Ever since hearing about Mom One of my entertainments when visiting northern temples is scouting around and finding out if there are any hidden creatures? and compare later, how does each one look different?

I felt and thought to myself that The mammoth on the arch of the stone shoulder temple He looks a lot like Gollum from Lord of the Rings.

Story by: Nara (ASTV Manager Online)