Roleng aerne Maropo - Parakeet and Bat - Mamusi Animal Stories

Sep 17, 2026

Uploaded by Riley

This document presents a traditional Mamusi animal story titled 'Roleng aerne Maropo' (Parakeet and Bat), originating from Pomio, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The narrative explores the interaction between a parakeet and a bat, highlighting the contrasting perspectives and behaviors of the two creatures as they discuss their different resting habits. Published by SIL PNG in 2026, the text serves as a cultural resource for language preservation and storytelling. The content includes both the original Mamusi language text and English translations, accompanied by illustrations that depict the bird and bat's unique ways of hanging or resting in trees. This publication is part of a series supported by the SIL PNG Literacy Fund to promote indigenous literature and storytelling traditions within the region.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Story Overview

The Meeting of the Parakeet and the Bat

Dialogue on Resting Habits

Conclusion

FAQs

What are the two main characters in the story?

The two main characters are a parakeet (Roleng) and a bat (Maropo).

What is the central theme of the dialogue between the characters?

The characters discuss their different natural resting behaviors, specifically how they perch or hang in trees, and share their viewpoints on these habits.

Where does this story originate?

The story is a traditional narrative from the Mamusi people of Pomio, East New Britain, in Papua New Guinea.

Sep 17, 2026

Uploaded by Riley