Preah Ko Preah Glue

Preah Ko Preah Keo (Cambodian: "Sacred Ox and Sacred Gem") is a famous Cambodian legend about two Cambodian-born siblings. The older brother was an ox named Preah Ko and the youngest was a man named Preah Keo. Preah Ko was an ox with divine power whose belly contained precious and coveted objects. Both holy brothers were famous for bringing peace and prosperity to the place where they lived.

The Legend of Preah Ko Preah Keo is very popular in Cambodian society. There are oral versions, writings, films and paintings on the subject and there is great respect on the part of Cambodian folklore. In some shrines of the country there are statues of Preah Ko and Preah Keo, watchmen on the lands that are said to have inhabited. Historic context

The Cambodians and Siamese fought frequently, with the Siamese to plunder the Cambodian capital of Angkor and Longvek. After these looting many precious objects, jewels, statues, ancient texts and many prisoners of war of Cambodians were transferred to the capital of Siam, Ayutthaya. The loss of these treasures and associated human resources of yours has a huge effect on the Cambodian kingdom. The country had declined and had no symbols for optimism.

The Legend of Preah Ko Preah Keo arises in this historical context as a sign of sadness about these war hardships.

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