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The Kancil Stories or the tales of Sang Kancil are the compilation of traditional folklore about a clever Kancil. It is a popular fables children story in Malay andJavanese culture in Malaysia and Indonesia. A weak and small yet cunning figure, the Sang Kancil (mouse deer)[1] uses its intelligent advantage to triumph over beings more powerful than itself. The protagonist of the story is the Kancil, a smart and sly mouse deer. He can fool the another animals to escape from trouble. The Kancil story is very famous in Malaysia and Indonesia, comics and cartoons often based on the Kancil story. This folklore character is similar to the American figure Br’er Rabbit and has been an empowering figure for Malaysian peasants. Following stories are the examples of Kancil stories.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/94e0dced836de80244e5a75e6c31ddd6/tumblr_mg8jfaDVMf1qc4rz2o1_500.jpg)
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The Kancil Stories or the tales of Sang Kancil are the compilation of traditional folklore about a clever Kancil. It is a popular fables children story in Malay andJavanese culture in Malaysia and Indonesia. A weak and small yet cunning figure, the Sang Kancil (mouse deer)[1] uses its intelligent advantage to triumph over beings more powerful than itself. The protagonist of the story is the Kancil, a smart and sly mouse deer. He can fool the another animals to escape from trouble. The Kancil story is very famous in Malaysia and Indonesia, comics and cartoons often based on the Kancil story. This folklore character is similar to the American figure Br’er Rabbit and has been an empowering figure for Malaysian peasants. Following stories are the examples of Kancil stories.
