The Cambodian myth of lightning, thunder, and rain - Prumsodun Ok

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    "Moni Mekhala Ream Eyso" is the most sacred dance drama in Cambodia. It is performed every year in the buong suong ceremony, and explains the origins of lightning, thunder and rain according to the Khmer people. Prumsodun Ok tells this empowering tale that still enlightens our world today.
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  • @TEDEd
    @TEDEd  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1045

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    • @ruchika1132
      @ruchika1132 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You'll need to go through Mahabharata. There are many short stories you'll can make animations on.

    • @fishfingas119
      @fishfingas119 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Can we get an African myth please?

    • @ianlachey1726
      @ianlachey1726 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TED-Ed can you tell the story of nimrod

    • @user-jx9wy4xm9n
      @user-jx9wy4xm9n 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TED-Ed can i borrow your script Please?

    • @seankellygaller6902
      @seankellygaller6902 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TED-Ed can you do the Filipino legend of the coconut plz?

  • @athendity2567
    @athendity2567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6428

    Dude,
    You have a weapon,
    A DIAMOND AXE...
    And now you want a crystal ball-

    • @liqingyang8008
      @liqingyang8008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +443

      Bruh u need to enchant the diamond axe with efficiency III
      Only the crystal ball could do that

    • @indranilbose9454
      @indranilbose9454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @bolobolo bolo Lol

    • @Stanfordscienceman
      @Stanfordscienceman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      The diamond axe didn't have efficiency 3

    • @pannatatchaumchit3983
      @pannatatchaumchit3983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Athena Animates Because the crystal ball can give wishes

    • @itapsumo
      @itapsumo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Athena Animates it is indian

  • @danstiver9135
    @danstiver9135 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9914

    Everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked.

  • @stormysamreen7062
    @stormysamreen7062 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4083

    Mekhala: *wins contest
    Lok Ta: "Doesn't matter who won, y'all get prizes"
    Mekhala: "Am I a joke to you?"

    • @zaimwaqar2788
      @zaimwaqar2788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @Non Non Isn't she a girl?

    • @jenjung577
      @jenjung577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol

    • @Real_Lion_of_Judah
      @Real_Lion_of_Judah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Mekhala is happy they got prizes, because she has a crystal ball, the wisdom to sense why they should get prizes too. Anyone else notice that the story is basically the Legend of Zelda? Moni Mekhala is Zelda who has a crystal ball (blue water, wisdom, consciousness), Ream Eyso is Ganon who has the axe (red fire, physical power/energy), and Vorachhun is the 'Link' between them, having a master sword (green balance, courage, life), to balance the 'physical' energy with the pure consciousness. Therefore, despite suffering the slings and arrows of the world, Link is able continue his journey, finally 'defeating' Ganon, which really only means that the three become one. Ganon becomes his power and Zelda his wisdom. In the fullness of time, they are not truly competitors, but best friends. That is why all three received gifts. In a sense they are all equal, but in another sense, they are all part of a journey of wisdom , which of course is why it's called the Legend of Zelda, not the Legend of Link. The game, like this ancient story, teaches us to see the value of qualities we may tend to view as feminine: avoiding battle when the time is not right, being passive (calm), etc. The rain of Moni Mekhala's wisdom fell on Vorachhun and he became completely calm in his symbolic 'death' (death of his ego), claiming his full power and returning balance to the world. In countless universes/timelines, Ream Eyso (Ganon) still comes back into power again and again, a never-ending game, an exciting rollercoaster of thrills and chills amid an ocean of absolute inner bliss/wisdom.
      Electricity, by the way, is literally the interaction of the ying and the yang, the feminine and masculine principles underlying the universe. So this story is not a myth at all. The names are symbolic, but rain and lightning (and all the stuff of the world) is the interaction between the light of pure consciousness and the darkness of the dancing physical energy/matter. Everything is electromagnetism (shakti) 'imagined' by a singular consciousness. There is no true distinction between consciousness and physical matter.

    • @shrom6753
      @shrom6753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Participation awards

    • @Rawhen_Rajew-aka-Rajubhai
      @Rawhen_Rajew-aka-Rajubhai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      *COMMUNISM INTENSIFIES*

  • @ayushibaloni3631
    @ayushibaloni3631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6877

    Moni Mekhala resembles Krishna from Indian mythology, or is it just me?

    • @cheonsalee5118
      @cheonsalee5118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +464

      Vishnu too.

    • @RishikavsAnnie
      @RishikavsAnnie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      Yes !

    • @ifeelsofancy2845
      @ifeelsofancy2845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Cambodia stole everything.

    • @annabababooey
      @annabababooey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +558

      AF Amir I wouldn’t say “stole” but gained inspiration or roots from them. Like how most of Vietnamese culture is very close to Chinese culture (I’m part Chinese and Vietnamese).

    • @ankita7342
      @ankita7342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@juschu67 wut?

  • @thenmozhi8631
    @thenmozhi8631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3295

    Moni mehkala - sea
    Ream Eyso-fire(heat)
    The Fight between both - EVAPORATION(rain) which rejunuvates the earth(VORACHHUN)

    • @Stephen-uz8dm
      @Stephen-uz8dm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      whoah!

    • @caniget600subscriberswitho5
      @caniget600subscriberswitho5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Science makes sense

    • @kalishatusky1890
      @kalishatusky1890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Wasnt precipitation rain?

    • @abthedragon4921
      @abthedragon4921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      *Then Mozhi* Whoa, I never noticed that! That is so cool!

    • @christinosim
      @christinosim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Rain is the sea beating the fire and coming back down as percipitation

  • @ThePopushi
    @ThePopushi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2778

    I know nothing of Cambodian myths, but I will say that Moni Mekhala is a *beautiful* name. It rolls off the tongue. I really like it lol

    • @amie4742
      @amie4742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Same

    • @dannybenhur6123
      @dannybenhur6123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Saint Goats is the translation of his name in my language

    • @zimang5342
      @zimang5342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      It could approximately translate to clouds of gem or gem cloud...

    • @preemiseating2818
      @preemiseating2818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Actually there’s some from Thailand too the name in thailand is มณีเมขลา

    • @preemiseating2818
      @preemiseating2818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      เมขลา กับ รามสูร

  • @aIiza
    @aIiza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1155

    _"When shall we three meet again,_
    _In thunder, lightning, or in rain?”_
    - Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 1

    • @aetnalin5513
      @aetnalin5513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      - aliza. And in wrinkle in time

    • @sasukedarkwolf
      @sasukedarkwolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aren't thunder and lightning the same thing?

    • @aIiza
      @aIiza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@sasukedarkwolf _thunder: sound_
      _lightning: light_

    • @mm-uj4qz
      @mm-uj4qz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh God, this is so good xd

    • @kanishkgupta677
      @kanishkgupta677 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aIiza I'm sure you mean them as the forms of energy.

  • @gavinresch6363
    @gavinresch6363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1723

    A diamond axe isn't a good gift it's just put 3 diamonds and 2 sticks into a crafting table.

    • @katoreos9135
      @katoreos9135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      THATS MINECRAFT LOGIC

    • @ElectricKitty
      @ElectricKitty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      what if its enchanted

    • @lime9416
      @lime9416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That a pickax isn't it?

    • @asher-360
      @asher-360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@lime9416 for an ax you put the diamonds in a diffrent place

    • @janelleada8159
      @janelleada8159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      its all diamond tho

  • @withloveemi7988
    @withloveemi7988 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3224

    Don't get me wrong, I love a good tale of Zeus fuckery, but there's a lot amazingly creative and wonderful mythological and spiritual stories outside of Greek and Roman mythology. I didn't know anything about Cambodia, but this video was such a treat! I'd personally love to see more tales from other cultures from around globe.

    • @joulinatek5693
      @joulinatek5693 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Cambodia have a lot of myth and urban legend.

    • @weezact7
      @weezact7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      I feel like there's a bit of a barrier when it comes to that sort of thing. Here in the US, European myths are pretty common. You might even get some exposure to Scandinavian mythologies as well, but you're not going to hear much from countries further east or south of Europe (Or, ironically, from the Americas themselves) except some of the most prominent ones. I would imagine that's because eastern countries like India, China, Cambodia, Japan, etc had essentially no direct contact with Europe for much of human history. The middle east did, but that was mostly tainted by religious "disagreements" so I would imagine not many people hearkened to folk tales of "heretics". That's my theory, at least.

    • @aetherretrix2322
      @aetherretrix2322 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I am from Cambodia, and i can say we are a .great country

    • @TheFerretofEarth
      @TheFerretofEarth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      nhi You heard the story of Buhhda?

    • @alexcraft825
      @alexcraft825 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      “A good tale of Zeus fuckery” is the best description of Greek mythology I’ve ever heard

  • @TheJojoletta
    @TheJojoletta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    For those who think the story isn't finished, you're right! They're still fighting. Ream Eyso is still looking for Moni Mekala and every time he's close to her, he throws his ax, which always misses. His ax produces the Thunder after the Lightning (Imagine Dragon ref). That's why every time you see a flash of lightning, you better brace yourself for a tremendous sound that follows. Eyso misses again! Poor guy, Moni Mekala is always a step ahead of him. This story is one of my childhood favorites. I've always been a fan, watching about other myths from around the world, but never had I thought TED would make an animation of it, and a great one too. Thank you for spreading knowledge about my country!

    • @aminakhan703
      @aminakhan703 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      And what about Vorachhon?
      Came here through a thunder storm in Phnom Penh, noticing that there's very often not a thunder after lightning here.

  • @rohithmuthu5137
    @rohithmuthu5137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +684

    Manimekala is actually present in the tamil literature called “manimekalai” . She is the buddhist goddess of the sea and is believed to be the one who engulfed the port city of poombuhar.

    • @chamu4637
      @chamu4637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      True 💯🤩

    • @tanayyd5951
      @tanayyd5951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      So basically, it's the artwork here, that makes her look like Vishnu, right?

    • @rithymustangdevil5794
      @rithymustangdevil5794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I think they colored Manimekalai blue to represent her as a water goddess and her nature( kind and clever )
      But in my Literature it is shown that Manimekalai skin is like any human i say whiter than most Cambodian
      Fun facts : Ream Eyso isnt a demon but more of a giant we call it Yeak or what i think he is an Asura
      Also Lokta did stated that the magical Orb is the most precious among the item he give he only give Ream Eyso the axe and the prince the dagger because feel pity for their patience and hard work to be worthless

    • @dhrisyendhumukilrajpg7894
      @dhrisyendhumukilrajpg7894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazing

    • @kanmaniyinkanmanigal3003
      @kanmaniyinkanmanigal3003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

  • @jayflaboozy3504
    @jayflaboozy3504 5 ปีที่แล้ว +887

    wow the human mind is so creative, they got all of this just from lighting and thunder

    • @UnderstandingCode
      @UnderstandingCode 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      But God and the bible are different ok?

    • @starry.030
      @starry.030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      @@UnderstandingCode where and when were they mentioned?

    • @DangLe-ml1ph
      @DangLe-ml1ph 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Consider The Following 🤽‍♀️ no god and the bible are fake too

    • @lesser6330
      @lesser6330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@DangLe-ml1ph bro if u think god and the bible is fake ok but I believe they are real(I'm hindu) but don't go around saying it it offends alot of people

    • @saniahborgella1135
      @saniahborgella1135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Minato1 yeah it does I respect all religions

  • @Francis-kn7eq
    @Francis-kn7eq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1837

    Top 10 anime cliffhangers

    • @parkchimmin7913
      @parkchimmin7913 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Lemon I know right?

    • @crystalwaters2260
      @crystalwaters2260 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Ikr, I wanna what happens next

    • @vong1186
      @vong1186 6 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      It doesn’t have an ending because we can still see rain, hear thunder and lighting. It’s like a cycle.

    • @hf27172
      @hf27172 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Ooohhh Ted-Ed should animate a lesson Anime style!

    • @adamkawache828
      @adamkawache828 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lemon kevin is that you?

  • @moonvathna9817
    @moonvathna9817 6 ปีที่แล้ว +932

    I’m Cambodian! So proud of this!
    Btw, Lok Ta means an old man/grandpa so it’s not actually part of his name, it’s just polite to address someone older

    • @cramerfloro5936
      @cramerfloro5936 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Kookie Cookie awwwwwww......so cute

    • @Lea-bl2mn
      @Lea-bl2mn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      aye i'm cambodian too, what up mate

    • @jasontungjw
      @jasontungjw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Are you a Kim Jong Kook fan

    • @parkchimmin7913
      @parkchimmin7913 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Kookie Cookie Cambodian and an ARMY? Can I have a hug? (I’m one too)

    • @parkchimmin7913
      @parkchimmin7913 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Jason Tung His last name is Jeon, not Kim!

  • @KhmerL0VEKhmer
    @KhmerL0VEKhmer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +783

    "His skin golden like a rice field ready for harvest."

    • @cheongml5260
      @cheongml5260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Only to get eaten

    • @manda4134
      @manda4134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      damn i want my skin to shine like that

    • @helpnoname7588
      @helpnoname7588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      i see u everywhere in videos with cambodia in the title

    • @julesjukebox7067
      @julesjukebox7067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I read this the exact same time the vid said it

    • @CAMBODiANCh1natownChick
      @CAMBODiANCh1natownChick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@helpnoname7588 😂

  • @akshaj_animates2006
    @akshaj_animates2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +546

    Moni Mekhala: 'Wins'
    Tok La: "You all win!"
    Moni Mekhala: *"Sounds like communist Propaganda but ok"*

    • @Ninjadab
      @Ninjadab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Btw you got “Lok ta” mixed up. Lok Ta is Buddha.

    • @shreem108
      @shreem108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Ninjadab lok ta is not buddha. smh lok ta mean grandfather/wizard/master in khmer language.

    • @ubermenschzarathustra862
      @ubermenschzarathustra862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Ninjadab lok ta moni eyso = wise hermit/sage/yogi

    • @Account.for.Comment
      @Account.for.Comment 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another version of the tale is that the orb was the only prize. The yaksa(demon) cried so loudly and long enough like a child, so the old sage pitied him by giving the axe as gift, so that he can take back the orb knowing that the goddess are too smart to lose it.

    • @roryasrorri701
      @roryasrorri701 ปีที่แล้ว

      too soon!

  • @evywthingseemsdiffagain921
    @evywthingseemsdiffagain921 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1051

    The animation is absolutely amazing. Ted Ed videos usually are, but this one just takes my breath away.

    • @borinsroy8992
      @borinsroy8992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well, because Ted Ed is trying to animate people, especially costumes in this video as similar to traditional Khmer as possible. That's why it's so much different than before. By the way, the people animating this are really well thought / well studied our traditions. 💯

    • @poof9327
      @poof9327 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      not really...

    • @awer1014
      @awer1014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      especially when vorachhun's eyebrows go up and down

  • @brieason
    @brieason 6 ปีที่แล้ว +566

    Vorachhun:Triforce of courage
    Moni Mekhala:Triforce of wisdom
    Ream Eyso:Triforce of power

    • @Acroflame
      @Acroflame 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      About to say that

    • @lmschannel72
      @lmschannel72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh look! A LoZ fan out there!

    • @mayphan9779
      @mayphan9779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those that mean ream eyso kidnapped moni mekhala

    • @ShinyRacoon
      @ShinyRacoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I knew I couldnt be the only one

    • @ultimatemoonlight4524
      @ultimatemoonlight4524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought I was the only one...

  • @moonstonepearl21
    @moonstonepearl21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I was pleasantly surprised when the story went in the direction of how he was proud of all his students and loved them all like his children, so he decided to give them all a gift. It's some really positive mentor/parenting instead of the favoritism that is often shown in stories like this.

  • @Janie282
    @Janie282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm Khmer krom, my grandma told me about this myth during my childhood... And now I'm telling to my kids, really happy to see this video.

  • @akbrahma7739
    @akbrahma7739 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1501

    Moni and Mekhla are common Bengali names in India. Mythical tales spreads far.

    • @ppsaha1994
      @ppsaha1994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Yes. Moni as in gemstone and mekhla as in an ornament one wears around the waist.

    • @araghav3921
      @araghav3921 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Partha Pratim saha thank you मणि and मेखला are indeed sanskrit words. I guess the demon's name is from वैरोचन.

    • @araghav3921
      @araghav3921 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Partha Pratim saha Mekhala also means a belt/chain. So Mani Mekhala means a string of gems.

    • @divyaakashdutta4038
      @divyaakashdutta4038 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      In Assamese, Moni means Pearl and Mekhela is the traditional dress of the Assamese ladies.

    • @adityavirendra7630
      @adityavirendra7630 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ankur Brahma Right..... you're truly right.....

  • @shreemayeedash5667
    @shreemayeedash5667 6 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    The thumbnail just reminded of lord Krishna
    Love from India 💕💕💕💕💗💓

  • @plsfeedmeimhungray9865
    @plsfeedmeimhungray9865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Ahh I'm so happy you guys chose Cambodia myth, as a Cambodian myself, it is very rare to see people talk about my country. There had been a few mispronounced words but I love the video overall!!!

  • @lima9933
    @lima9933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Love to know more about Cambodian myths 🇰🇭❤️ please make more videos about Khmer new year ceremony 🙏

    • @sarthakmaan7075
      @sarthakmaan7075 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ninjadab I know I am replying quite late but here he meant Khmer as in the Hindu Buddhist kingdom of Cambodia from 9th to 15th century

    • @Ninjadab
      @Ninjadab 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sarthakmaan7075 well, there are not many..
      as a Cambodian myself

  • @LeJinlong428
    @LeJinlong428 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1020

    Nice to see some Southeast Asian myths taking the spotlight; I've grown weary from the typical Greek, Roman and Norse myths

    • @kevin080592
      @kevin080592 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Erick Tanamal yeah.. south east asian myths is breath of fresh air!

    • @stephlandicho
      @stephlandicho 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes!

    • @timetraveller500
      @timetraveller500 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kevin 080592 Exactly! I couldn't put it in better words! Refreshing air!

    • @beesbeesbees9668
      @beesbeesbees9668 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YAAS

    • @riarazul929
      @riarazul929 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ikr...
      It’s really nice to hear some Asian myths. I’m tired of hearing Western myths

  • @_Onlime
    @_Onlime 6 ปีที่แล้ว +657

    The animators you have are *the best*
    _Keep it up Ted Ed!_

  • @ba.nguyen
    @ba.nguyen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    My friend in minecraft: Attempts to kill me with diamond axe
    Me: *enderpearls into the sky* YEET

    • @peppersych6127
      @peppersych6127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      bruh you need more likes

    • @mrsethakoson
      @mrsethakoson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hmmm ....... thats pretty much how the story went

    • @jasonupperco66
      @jasonupperco66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just use hay bales to break fall damage, simple speed run fax

    • @janarkinsamson4010
      @janarkinsamson4010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did your other friend die

    • @archae108
      @archae108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh, finally! A Minecraft meme about this!

  • @5lovelygirl5
    @5lovelygirl5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Please make more Cambodian myth/tale videos! 🇰🇭

  • @jay-rock6627
    @jay-rock6627 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1007

    Ted you tell very good stories you got a gift & you are definitely using it right.

    • @akshitamishra3673
      @akshitamishra3673 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jay-Rock the gift of Internet

    • @imransuhail9084
      @imransuhail9084 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Correct me if im wrong but, I don't think Ted is an actual Person

    • @amyyhongg
      @amyyhongg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      TED stands for Technology Engineering and Design so yeah Ted isn't a real person but I'm pretty sure it was a joke

    • @shreyaspakhare1313
      @shreyaspakhare1313 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ted ed is the name of the channel.....it's not name of a person...lol

    • @bitethatbullet7054
      @bitethatbullet7054 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amy so how many people run the channel? I think two since there is the woman’s voice sometimes

  • @aldhieu.a.teodocio8796
    @aldhieu.a.teodocio8796 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Cambodian Myth is Amazing. Love from Philippines.

    • @leakkhena8477
      @leakkhena8477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awwww thanks for support!

  • @sarin1687
    @sarin1687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was wonderful! The graphics were amazing as well. Thank you, so much, for spreading the news about Cambodia Culture. This legend remind me of the thunder, lightning and rain originated from a heated, mid-air tiff between the ragefully jealous Ream Eyso and the more powerful, saintly Moni Mekhala.

  • @claris_ooi
    @claris_ooi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Interesting! As a Chinese, I was told another version of this when I was a kid according to Chinese folklore. Anyways its nice to know other cultures story on the same topic !

  • @surodeepspace
    @surodeepspace 6 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    I REALLY WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM NEXT!

    • @seihaknou988
      @seihaknou988 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Surodeep Sheth they fight all over and over again.

    • @ChenLiYong
      @ChenLiYong 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think Moni Mekhala should have banished him into oblivion if she doesn't want to kill him.

    • @theresahall6197
      @theresahall6197 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What the rest? Considering they if they don't stop the rain probably won't and that wouldn't be good. Surely something must made a turce if not peace.

    • @goazaly8010
      @goazaly8010 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sameee

  • @TinyMedicine
    @TinyMedicine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    Excellent animation yet again! Love your videos.

  • @kailaperez2814
    @kailaperez2814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was wonderful! The graphics were amazing as well. Thank you, so much, for spreading the news.

  • @alfeaescalante607
    @alfeaescalante607 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    3:20 me losing my last brain cell on a test

  • @lehck2469
    @lehck2469 6 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    yay cambodian representation! this makes me so happy :)

  • @BrandonCHH
    @BrandonCHH 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As a Cambodian myself , this brought so much memories. When I was a young boy , I usually sleep with my grandmother and each rainy night she would tell me this story about the three goddess that set of thunders and lightnings

  • @danielloyola3126
    @danielloyola3126 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    You should make a video of Ibong Adarna. A famouse Filipino myth.

    • @voldemortthenoselessfreak2126
      @voldemortthenoselessfreak2126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wouldn't consider Ibong Adarna as a myth. but rather a fantasy character since Adarna isn't a created by our ancient ancestors and isn't categorize as Filipino mythological creature. and we already have a mythological bird, which is "Amihan"

  • @timkeriwuth4975
    @timkeriwuth4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That’s the bedtimes story that every cambodian’s mom tells their kid I’m glad that you turned it into animation ❤️❤️

  • @sanjipshrestha6423
    @sanjipshrestha6423 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Amazing. Thanks for letting us know about Cambodia. Newar(indigenous people of kathmandu) myth of lightning and thunder is fight between Nagaa and Garuda.

  • @Run328i
    @Run328i 6 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    *"When you come out of the storm you won't be the same person who walked in. That's what this storm's all about."*
    ...Yeah I'll be with 16 hp and full shield.

  • @wangxian6566
    @wangxian6566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi I am a Cambodian.You did a great job telling the story and your pronunciation is also very good for a non native speaker .

  • @sonyagilmore7207
    @sonyagilmore7207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much Ted whenever I feel down I watch you

  • @sciblastofficial9833
    @sciblastofficial9833 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    A dictionary of the people
    Lok Ta - A Godlike hermit
    Vorachhun - Earth god
    Ream Eyso - Fire demon
    Moni Mekhala - Water goddess

  • @starygacha3512
    @starygacha3512 6 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Spicy metaphors “his skin gold like a rice field ready to be harvest”

    • @Kyo_Tran
      @Kyo_Tran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's not metaphor, it's a comparison

    • @bicillenium4019
      @bicillenium4019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Metaphors don’t use words like “as” or “like”, so it is a simile

    • @mikewhocheeseharry5292
      @mikewhocheeseharry5292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s not spicy 🌶 either

  • @Crucial178
    @Crucial178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Being a Tamil, I was literally startled to hear the name ' Moni Meghalai ' bcoz in our tamil Sangam literature there is a great epic known as " Manimegalai " which depicts the powers and her rebirth of a girl. Proud to be Tamil 😍😍& also INDIAN 😉🇮🇳!!

  • @idiotgoddess2114
    @idiotgoddess2114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    *This kind of reminds me of the 3 alola starter final evolutions, tbh*
    Moni Mekhala - Primarina
    Vorachhun - Decidueye
    Ream Eyso - Incinaroar

  • @Cococonutt
    @Cococonutt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I moved to Siem Reap, Cambodia for 6 months when I was 20, all by myself. So glad I did. A lot to learn from these amazing people

    • @notjohnwayne2960
      @notjohnwayne2960 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pickeledcoconut how was that? You speak khmer?

    • @cooldesertknight
      @cooldesertknight 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting! What would you say the three most important things you learned from them? (always have been curious to go there).

    • @dcimphotosean
      @dcimphotosean 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      #Cambodia's

  • @chungseng4155
    @chungseng4155 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This is beautiful! I used to learn this from textbook when I was In high school. Now it's wonderful seeing it again in video animation on TED ♥♥ Cambodian 🇰🇭

    • @christinosim
      @christinosim 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am in 8th grade learning this right now

    • @V3Aura
      @V3Aura 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I learned dis fight when I was in 3rd grade

  • @ignorethischannelitdoesntexist
    @ignorethischannelitdoesntexist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is my favorite Ted Ed
    But it's also creepy because diamond battleaxes are my favorite weapon...

  • @preapsocheata8131
    @preapsocheata8131 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow, i use to learn about this at school too it is so interesting myth

  • @feynstein1004
    @feynstein1004 6 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Wait, so how does the story end? Don't leave me hanging, Ted-Ed.

    • @zenithemerson5936
      @zenithemerson5936 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      Feynstein 100 The fight continue till now, When rain you can see thunder and hear the storm. The fight continue...

    • @l42222c
      @l42222c 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah right

    • @feynstein1004
      @feynstein1004 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Zenith Emerson Ah okay. My bad.

    • @s0ngf0rx
      @s0ngf0rx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Zenith Aw that's awesome. Thanks.

    • @strwberry_xoxo
      @strwberry_xoxo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zenith Emerson :o

  • @redbbean168
    @redbbean168 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OH MY GOSH!! I commented a month ago that I'd like to see this video made! Thank you so much you did amazingly im so happy!!! I'm a cambodian dancer and our group performs stories like these, so i've heard it so many times and to see it so beautifully animated is insane THANK YOU!

  • @ryarod
    @ryarod 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This seems to me like it could be the basis for a great Silver-Age Disney Movie.

  • @queendio7520
    @queendio7520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a khmer person who rarely sees anything mentioned of Cambodia I really really appreciate and love this

  • @roathnorin
    @roathnorin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don’t know how many times I heard that story as a child but I love it so much thank you Ted-ed for the video

  • @vladimirmarkovic1861
    @vladimirmarkovic1861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is so beautiful! I'm glad I learnt something about Cambodian culture. The animation is wonderful! Well done!

  • @samlicskingdom262
    @samlicskingdom262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The teacher was really wise as he gave prize to everyone for trying their level best.

  • @caitlinc4423
    @caitlinc4423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Me: (is Cambodian)
    Me: (sees this)
    Me: YAAAAAAAAAAAAY

  • @askrub851
    @askrub851 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    0:40
    I though he said Mountain Dew

    • @animeshpathak3921
      @animeshpathak3921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Morning dew 😑

    • @lettuceman483
      @lettuceman483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Collect gaming liquids to get the Minecraft diamond axe

  • @shubhangikundu2827
    @shubhangikundu2827 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolutely love these videos, from the enrapturing storytelling to the breathtaking animation!
    I wish TedEd would do a video on Indian mythology as well, like the story of Lord Ganesha!

  • @rashmipriya8527
    @rashmipriya8527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a very famous Tamil epic called Manimekalai that was composed by Sattanar. It was a sequel to another epic called Silappadikaram.

  • @dnddude9652
    @dnddude9652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    3:50
    Steal his Axe! Then he can’t kill you!

  • @singhzen
    @singhzen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    TED should do Hindu Myths 😍😍

    • @singhzen
      @singhzen 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      rakin shyan what?

  • @kavyajha4
    @kavyajha4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Please do Hindu Mythology! There are so many stories to tell.

    • @kavyajha4
      @kavyajha4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Litetaker No it isn't!

    • @adventureawaits3860
      @adventureawaits3860 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kay Jay do you mean Indian Mythology? Well there's certainly a need to make videos on them.

    • @suhani551
      @suhani551 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@litetaker this mythology has great influence of Hindu mythology...the names are common sanskrit words too :)

    • @truelove573
      @truelove573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@litetaker hinduism or santan dharma is not just limited to india

    • @darkpanda239
      @darkpanda239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@truelove573 of course not, but it did originate in India. Jerusalem to Christianity and Judaism is as India to Hinduism and Buddhism

  • @cyrilpiovincegalaites7289
    @cyrilpiovincegalaites7289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "A demon whose heart burned with passion and fire"
    Sounds like Rengoku if he accepted Akaza's request for him to become a demon.

  • @purpletree7690
    @purpletree7690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Well “Lok Ta” translates to Khmer is actually “Grandpa”

    • @jonskhag
      @jonskhag 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol

    • @weirdo6338
      @weirdo6338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ye

    • @Ninjadab
      @Ninjadab 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol true but my parents call the local BUDDHA LOK TAAAA

    • @whitehole1581
      @whitehole1581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "លោកតា" (Lok Ta) meaning "grandpa" this Khmer word probably has its roots in the Thai language.
      In Thai, there is the word "หลวงตา" (Luang Ta) which means grandfather.
      The word "หลวง" (Luang) is derived from the Kra-Dai language family. means "ใหญ่" (Yai = big)
      And the word "ตา" (Ta) also has its roots from the Kra-Dai language as well.

  • @sothlanhean4179
    @sothlanhean4179 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    អរគុណសម្រាប់ការនិយាយពីកម្ពុជា thQ for saying about Cambodian 😍😘😘

  • @abhinav_a98
    @abhinav_a98 6 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    The Thumbnail look Like
    Lord Krishna!

    • @shubhamthakare295
      @shubhamthakare295 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's why I came here

    • @sophiie.837
      @sophiie.837 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's like the reason why I came here. And I sure am glad i did! UwU
      I loved listening to this.

  • @kameron987
    @kameron987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved this video! My father is cambodian

  • @StarBoundFables
    @StarBoundFables 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was so beautifully animated, I love how each vid in this series has its own unique art style 😄🙏🏽📖

  • @28empoleon
    @28empoleon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I'd love to see a Filipino myth or some part of Philippine history!

  • @ahna7840
    @ahna7840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am from Cambodia and this is the real story that i hear from my grandfather and grandmother. I'm proud to see this is happened in this channel.😅😅

    • @Zero-ok9ze
      @Zero-ok9ze 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool! Moni Mekhala is also a character in a 6th century Tamil Buddhist epic

  • @KhmerTarotReading
    @KhmerTarotReading 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im Cambodia but i never heard of Lok Ta Eysei have 3 disciples...
    And that one forgotten disciple is a heroe one!
    This is is enlightened me!
    Thank you ❤️ 🙏🏼

  • @ujwalmokashi6702
    @ujwalmokashi6702 6 ปีที่แล้ว +320

    Combodia has lot of Hindu influence.

    • @bubbleteaichooseyou
      @bubbleteaichooseyou 6 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Ujwal Mokashi We were once hindu and now to walk in Buddhism but combine with hindu. Anyway I think we are both now.

    • @TheDominionOfElites
      @TheDominionOfElites 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      +Be New When I went to Cambodia I was very impressed with how the people integrated both religions into one culture and belief system and respected both, too.

    • @adityapandia7280
      @adityapandia7280 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Ujwal Mokashi And India has a lot of Cambodian influence... There's no way of just one side influencing the other, they both end up influencing each other...
      Almost like a thesis and an anti-thesis, which merge into a synthesis

    • @bubbleteaichooseyou
      @bubbleteaichooseyou 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Dylan McDermott just wanna tell you that on 14th this month here come our new year and there is a big celebration at Angkor wat temple. Glad if you come 😁

    • @anantambisht4895
      @anantambisht4895 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ujwal Mokashi ya it reminded me of vishnu

  • @LadyCeag840
    @LadyCeag840 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm watching this while there's a thunderstorm outside! XD

  • @someonethatexists46
    @someonethatexists46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really liked that the video ended on a cliffhanger, in my opinion, that's the best way to keep people interested.

  • @adharmicindian491
    @adharmicindian491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't know much of Cambodian mythology but Moni Mekhala resembles Krishna from Ancient Indian mythology!!!
    And Moni Mekhala is also a South Indian name.

  • @agustinnavidad9201
    @agustinnavidad9201 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This has got to be one ofthe most beautiful vids from Ted ed

  • @loveleensinghbhangu7019
    @loveleensinghbhangu7019 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Too good Ted Ed plz make video on indian mythology

  • @5lovelygirl5
    @5lovelygirl5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a Cambodian, thank you for doing this

    • @mrsethakoson
      @mrsethakoson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same
      =D

    • @weirdo6338
      @weirdo6338 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @helen-fk4bf
      @helen-fk4bf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's very sad that we're not that represented as frequently as Thailand is.

    • @damn9424
      @damn9424 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@helen-fk4bf most of the time the only thing people know about cambodia is pol pot

  • @kolnoukdajasper
    @kolnoukdajasper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm from Cambodia and this animation is amazing.

  • @kalyanikataki9617
    @kalyanikataki9617 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I thought Lord Krishna! 💖

  • @loquaciousvi4138
    @loquaciousvi4138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So glad to see some south east asian myths represented! And the animation is stunning

  • @jilingren3248
    @jilingren3248 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    More videos in this style! It's gorgeous!

  • @lianarose1384
    @lianarose1384 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please please do some videos on Indian mythology too! There are a plethora of interesting ones to pick from and it would be really helpful! We need it.
    And amazing to watch from Ted-Ed as usual!

  • @chouxpookie
    @chouxpookie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    4:07 when I get to the weekends without embarrassing myself

  • @thelifeofamillennial5456
    @thelifeofamillennial5456 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg I love your mythology from around the world!!

  • @justinsai9067
    @justinsai9067 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The presentation and animation are too perfect, we don't deserve this

  • @MrAnonymous3333
    @MrAnonymous3333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so close to Indian Mythology
    Cambodia 🇰🇭 is has interesting culture & traditions 😍
    Namaste from Bharath🇮🇳 🙏

  • @sonali5436
    @sonali5436 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    It is somewhat resembles to Hindu mythology

    • @sonali5436
      @sonali5436 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ar ra that I can't explain with details

    • @sonali5436
      @sonali5436 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ar ra are taunting me or saying in sarcastic tone? But wait I will explain to you as you are anticipating too much from me. I will summon to do this.

    • @sonali5436
      @sonali5436 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ar ra are you*

    • @sonali5436
      @sonali5436 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ar ra I got cocky at that time so I have interchanged between budhhism and Hinduism things, I couldn't fathom. Anyway, I wanna say that the concept which has taken is not correct at all, I mean some parts are not related to cambodian mythology. This video also got inspired from muthology of Buddhas. An you know that that budhhism is originated from India.
      P.S maybe I can be wrong but it is my point of view .

    • @dylanung4799
      @dylanung4799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOVE YOURSELF Some may be Hindu because Cambodia in the past has been Hindu/Buddhist depending on what emperor is what religion. During the 9th-13th century the Khmer empire was very strong, and a lot of myths and legends spread to many countries.

  • @ethypoo
    @ethypoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    plants are immune to water
    water is immune to fire
    fire is immune to plants

    • @Ninjadab
      @Ninjadab 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      THE CIRCLE OF LIFE LOL

    • @shahanajabeen3028
      @shahanajabeen3028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pokémon type chart

    • @nehankaranch2149
      @nehankaranch2149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      no lol, if you put alot of water, you can drown plants

  • @Melvito2
    @Melvito2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The first time I saw this video there was a very interesting comment about how this could compare to the Legend of Zelda and its aspects of feminine and masculine force, and when I was reading it my page refreshed and I haven't been able to find that comment ever since.

  • @awkwardfangirl7682
    @awkwardfangirl7682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I just say that I'm amazed that Cambodian myths are same as Tamil myths.. It's sad that no one knws the goddess like Manimekhalai as they got forgotten by the Newer forms of Hinduism.. So happy to see the legends are still remembered in other countries

  • @hpsphxxktrx
    @hpsphxxktrx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ I hope to see more Cambodian myths in the future 🇰🇭

  • @KHowardishereandthefunsbegun
    @KHowardishereandthefunsbegun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    2:17
    Why does this remind me of the final Agni Kai?

  • @longxanh223
    @longxanh223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a gift for 3 students. The master really like seeing their combat :)

  • @stevengreen9536
    @stevengreen9536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope their will be a part 2.This one finished on a cliff hanger. :)

    • @mariustan9275
      @mariustan9275 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really a cliff hanger, it just happens over and over and that’s how we got rain, thunder and ripe fields.

    • @stevengreen9536
      @stevengreen9536 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariustan9275 I know it was a joke. Stalemate would be more appropriate anyway. :P