General Background: The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is extremely rich and complex in cultural as well as linguistic diversity. This diversity is the result of the coexistence there of diverse ethnic groups for thousands of years, each of which has its own distinct language and culture. Lucinda is one of the ethnic groups whose language and culture are valuable to the students of ethnology. The Kusundas of Nepal feel embarrassed at being identified as Lucinda. Therefore, they seem to have shifted their identity to other languages and cultures, apparently leaving an impression of their extinction. Their tribal name is Myahak, 'king of forests.' ...

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