Across the Waves: Shipwrecks and Navigation in Maldives History
Yasir Salih
Scattered across the heart of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives has never
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Ghost Ships: Mysterious Vessels of the Maldivian Sea
For centuries, Maldivian trading vessels crossed the Indian Ocean, carrying dried tuna,
Fish Roe: A Traditional Maldivian Favourite
The Maldives is surrounded by a vast ocean rich in fish. For
Beyri: The Shape-Shifting Being from the Maldivian Sea
Among the many supernatural beings found in Maldivian folklore, few are as
Call of Aaley
Call of Aaley. Before telephones or radios, trusted watchmen climbed the tallest
Maldivian Folklore and Rituals: Understanding ‘Fanditha’ Magic
Yasir Salih
Rituals, Mantras, and the Spirit World Beyond the Resorts The white sand
Baḍi Fereytha and the Spirit Traditions of the Maldives
Yasir Salih
Drawing on Xavier Romero-Frias, “4.1.1 Tutelary Spirits,” in The Maldive Islanders, and
Banyan Trees and Spirit Beliefs in the Maldives
Yasir Salih
When we were children in the mid-80s, living on the enigmatic island
Seabirds, Eggs, and Survival in Early Maldives
Yasir Salih
Early Maldivians relied heavily on seabirds and their eggs for survival. Although
The Maldivian Revolt Against the Portuguese
Yasir Salih
The Maldives was once rich in ambergris, pearls, spices, coconuts, dried fish,
The Whale in Maldivian Folklore
Yasir Salih
Everything from the natural world to the myriad creatures and mysteries that
Raising the Bared Flagtail: A Timeless Tradition
Yasir Salih
During the mid-80s, we used to go to the beach to catch