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Alamat ng Sampalok (The Legend of Tamarind) Legend. A giant sampaloc (Tamarindus indica or tamarind tree) once grew in the garden of a selfish, stingy old woman. One day, an old man begged for some tamarind fruit as a cure for his ailing grandson. Instead of helping him, the old woman set her ferocious dogs upon him to drive him away.
Jul 7, 2023 · Another Mayari story appeared in Maximo Ramos’ “Philippine Myths, Legends, and Folktales” and Dean S. Fansler’s “Filipino Popular Tales.” According to this myth from Pampanga, Mayari was the sister of the sun god, Apolaki, and both of them were gifted with bright eyes, which served as a light for the whole world.
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Oct 7, 2023 · Kudaman: Summary of the Oral Epic from the Palawan Highlands. Kudaman is one of the 63 epics of Palawan. An epic is called tultul in Palawan culture. It was first recorded and translated into French. The Aswang Project was created as a resource to share the rich and diverse Mythology & Folklore of the Philippines.
A Compendium of Creatures from Philippine Folklore & Mythology • THE ASWANG PROJECT- Tungkung Langit & Alunsina | The 'Other' Visayan Creation Story • THE ASWANG PROJECT
- Tagalog Deities in Philippine Mythology • THE ASWANG PROJECT
- Ibálong: Bicol's Incredible 60 Stanza Folk Epic • THE ASWANG PROJECT
- BAKUNAWA: The Moon Eating Dragon of Philippine Mythology • THE ASWANG PROJECT
- Bicolano Pantheon of Deities and Creatures | Philippine Mythology • THE ASWANG PROJECT
- Stars Through the Eyes of Ancient Filipinos • THE ASWANG PROJECT
- BAKUNAWA and the SEVEN MOONS: The Original Bisaya Story (with translation and annotations) • THE ASWANG PROJECT
- Pre-Colonial RELIGION, CULTURE & SOCIETY of the TAGALOGS | Philippines • THE ASWANG PROJECT
Philippine Folklore Stories by John Maurice Miller; External links. Media related to Mythology of the Philippines at Wikimedia Commons Filipino Popular Tales by Dean S. Fansler (1921) Image of Malakas and Maganda by Nestor Redondo from Men, Maiden and Myths, Shanes and Shanes (1979), Art Gallery at alanguilan.com
Apr 17, 2023 · The Legend of the Ten Bornean Datus – The Founding of the Filipino Nation. The legend of the Ten Bornean Datus tells the story of how the Filipino nation was founded. Long ago, ten datus, or chieftains, from the island of Borneo decided to escape the tyranny of their ruler, Datu Makatunaw.
These creatures are a testament to the rich imagination and cultural heritage of the Filipino people. Spanning more than 140 ethnic groups, the Philippines’ folklore is a vivid collection of mythological beings, enchanting monsters, and supernatural entities. From the shape-shifting aswang to the forest-dwelling kapre, these mythical ...
Apr 14, 2024 · Ever since the legend's retelling, people have expanded the story by giving each of the moons their names by associating them with various Philippine mythical gods, deities, heroes, and heroines. These mythological characters also paved the way for epic conflicts within the folklore variations and retellings.
