A short introduction of Yami — Origin myths

by | Jul 14, 2019 | Tao

An origin myth is a  shared memory among the members of an ethnic group, and it is used as one of the criteria for people to recognize their comrades*¹. However, the origin myths of Tao people are highly diversified among six villages on Lanyu Island....

A short introduction of Yami – Language classification

by | May 11, 2019 | Tao

Tao language, also known as “Yami language”  （Glottolog code: yami1254), is the only language among Taiwan aboriginal languages that is not classified as a Formosan language [1]. The same as many other ethnic labels of Taiwan indigenous groups, “Tao”  means...

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