The Melaka mousedeer legend - a photo on Flickriver

            According to the legend, Melaka was founded in 1400 by an exiled Sumatran prince named Parameswara.

Once upon a time, Parameswara was out hunting at a place called Bertam. While resting under a tree, one of his dogs cornered a mousedeer or “Sang Kancil“ in malay. In retaliation, the mouse deer kicked the dog on its nose. Parameswara was so impressed by the mousedeer’s courage. 

When Parameswara decided to build his empire on that sacred land, he will need to name the place. The jackpot question will be what’s the connection with the mousedeer (Sang Kancil) story with the name of Melaka? 

Guess what, he named his empire after the tree he was sitting under. (While watching the brave mousedeer defeating his hunting dog) Isn’t it strange how Melaka got its name?

Taken on: January 21, 2010

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Sets appears in: • Malacca Feb 2010

Groups appears in: • Malaysia • + Malaysia ( 马来西亚 )

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