Most of the recent literary interpretations of Bakunawa can be sourced to renowned folklorist Damiana Eugenio’s re-telling of the myth in her collected compilation “Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths“. This, however,
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Ancient Cultural Weaponry: Finding the Visayan Bakunawa Kampilan
Among Filipino swords, the most distinguishing characteristic of the Kampilan is its huge size. At about 36 to 40 inches (90 to 100 cm) long, it is
Read moreBAKUNAWA: The Moon Eating Dragon of Philippine Mythology
CREATURES OF PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY: Episode Three What always fascinates me most about the Creatures of Philippine Mythology, is where the origins came from and how
Read moreADAMANTA: Precolonial History from a Visayan Power Metal Band
A few months ago, writer, fellow metalhead, and friend Karl R De Mesa sent me a link to Adamanta’s new video “Conquer.” From the thumbnail
Read more‘The Mask of Haliya’ Review: Much More Than Just A Comic
“When shy, troubled Marisol (Mari) Reyes discovers a wooden mask at her great-grandmother’s wake, destiny beckons in the form of a giant sea serpent, an
Read moreMAGNINDAN / MAGINDANG: Bicol Deity and Protector of Fisherfolk
MAGNINDAN / MAGINDANG was, in Bicolano Mythology, the protector of fisherfolk. The below myth involved this revered deity and is meant to explain the name
Read moreThe Pleiades and the Seven Skymaidens in Philippine Folklore
Philippine folktales of the Seven Skymaidens could have origins dating back 100,000 years. In the northern sky in December is a beautiful cluster of stars
Read moreAn Analysis of the Multi-Headed Beings of Philippine Myths and Epics
The story of the Philippine archipelago is a story of movement, which is intertwined with the story of other movements. Movement of people, movement of
Read moreReligion of the early Bikols | Bicolano Culture
The early chroniclers reported that the ancient peoples of the Philippines were moved by the belief of a powerful being who was responsible for the
Read moreThe One Who Defied the Gods: The Story of Raho
In an earlier article, it was mentioned that the Tagalogs believed in a serpent “Laho” that swallowed the moon. In his book, Tagalog Borrowings and
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