Malay magic, being an introduction on the folklore and popular religion of the Malay Peninsula

Malaysia. The tiger, elephant and rhinoceros were not mere brutes to be attacked and destroyed. The immense advantages which their strength and bulk gave them over the feebly-armed savage of the most primitive tribes naturally suggested the possession of supernatural powers; and propitiation, not force, was the system by which it was hoped to repel them.

Malaysia. The rhinoceros horn (called chula) is believed to be a powerful aphrodisiac.

Fiery rhino, badak api. There is supposed to be a species of 'fiery' rhinoceros (badak api) which is excessively dangerous if attacked. This latter is probably a mere fable.