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Category: Bikolano Mythology. The Bicolano people or the Bikolanos (Bikol: Mga Bikolnon) are the fourth-largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group. Their native region is commonly referred to as Bicolandia, which comprises the entirety of the Bicol Peninsula and neighbouring minor islands, all in the southeast portion of Luzon.
- Bicolano Deities in Ancient Philippine Mythology
- The Story of Asuang & Gugurang
- The Story of Haliya & Bakunawa
- Bicolano Creatures & Spirits
GUGURANG –Gugurang loomed high in the Bikol pantheon of gods. He was their (the people’s) benefactor, guide and defender against the god of evil, Aswang, who would anger Gugurang by inciting the people to rebel against the good god, do evil deeds and resort to sloth and easy pleasures. Seeing this, Gugurang would punish and pounce on Aswang and to ...
Long ago, the good and evil Gods lived in harmony. There was an understand among them as they created balance in the world. Two, who some claim were siblings, lived opposite one another. Gugurang, the good God, lived inside Mt. Mayon. Asuang, the evil God, inside Mt. Malinao. Gugurang controlled fire and thus controlled the people. When he was disp...
Beliefs surrounding Haliya are still being researched and it is unknown whether it was a pre-colonial belief. Modern literature says that Haliya is the Bicolano goddess of the moon and is considered the arch-enemy of the moon eating serpent, Bakunawa. She is in constant battle with the giant beast as it pursues its insatiable hunger for the moon. A...
ANDUDUNO – In Bicolano folklore, an Aswang that could smell if a person is terminally ill. It prowls outside or under the house of the victim and uses its very long, snake-like tongue to lick the sick person until the victim dies. Sometimes it waits outside the house of a dying person. Once that person dies and has been buried, it digs up and eats ...
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The Bicolano people ( Bikol: Mga Bikolnon) are the fourth-largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group. [2] Their native region is commonly referred to as Bicolandia, which comprises the entirety of the Bicol Peninsula and neighboring minor islands, all in the southeast portion of Luzon. Males from the region are often referred to as Bicolano, while ...
Aug 22, 2018 · LONG, LONG AGO, SOMEWHERE IN THE Bicol Region, existed a prosperous and beautiful kingdom called Ibalon. It was renowned for its lush forest, happy inhabitants and mighty ruler, Handyong. All nature adored Handyong. The Mayas chirped about their handsome and wise ruler; while Maribok, the king-frog, croaked day and night of Handyong’s bravery.
- “Tara!” / “Nom!” / “Nem!” = “Hello!” Although “Hello” is commonly used as a general greeting, you can say these Bicolano words to greet someone.
- “Welcome to !” = “Maogmang pag-abot sa !” When welcoming guests, you can say this Bicolano phrase. For example, “Maogmang pag-abot sa Naga City!”
- “Marhay na aga!” = “Good morning!” Say “Marhay na aga!” to greet in the morning. You can use the following variations for other times of the day: Marhay na udto = Good noon.
- “Komusta ka na?” / “Komusta na kamo?” = “How are you?” Say these Bicolano phrases to ask how someone or a group of people are doing. Use “ka na” if you’re only asking one person, and “na kamo?”
Oct 3, 2023 · Bicolano Tagalog English; dai: hindi: no: iyo: oo: yes: harani: malapit: near: harayo: malayo: far: magayon: maganda: pretty: maluway: mabagal: slow: alimbubuyog: bubuyog: bee: talapang: palaka: frog: Mangguràno? Magkano? How much? Marhay na aga: Magandang umaga: Good morning: Namumutan taka: Mahal kita: I love you
Source: ABS-CBN News. 4. Bicolanos are also friendly and sweet. This is manifested during social celebrations and local fiestas. One way of their means to socialization is through drinking which establishes discussions with lesser inhibitions and formality. This earned them the reputation of being hospitable.
