Mrenh Gongveal: Chasing the Elves of the Khmer

By Keith Kelly

Mrenh Gongveal: Chasing the Elves of the Khmer is a photo essay that delves into a common, but lesser understood, belief of the Cambodians. While learning about the culture and customs of Cambodia, Keith Kelly's adopted home of 10 years, he was especially fascinated by their folklore. One particular type of shrine dedic

• Language: English
• Publisher: Keith Kelly
• Release date: Aug 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9780996135573

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Mrenh Gongveal: Chasing the Elves of the Khmer

Published by Keith Kelly

Copyright ©2021 Keith Kelly

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This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, resold, hired out, or otherwise circulated without the author’s prior consent in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published. Additionally this condition applies to any subsequent used-book purchaser.

First edition 2017

Second edition 2021

Library of Congress Control Number: 2021914743

Ebook ISBN 978-0-9961355-7-3

Hardcover ISBN 978-0-9961355-6-6

Paperback ISBN 978-0-9961355-5-9

1. Khmer (Cambodian) Culture

2. Photo Essay — Cambodia — Kampuchea — Travel — Supernatural — Spirit House

3. Folklore — Folk-tales — Mythology — Elves

4. Art — Decorative — Home Decor

Author, Photography, Illustrations, Cover, and Book design by Keith Kelly

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Editing and proofreading:

Nathalie Abejero (English)

Tan Chanthy (Khmer)

Khmer Translation:

Soeung Sothy