Showing posts with label Folklore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Folklore. Show all posts
Sunday, September 29, 2024

Philippine Mythological Creature: Kaperosa

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Kaperosa Kaperosa of the Tagalogs The Tagalogs local term for the white lady. Female ghosts are frequently seen wearing flowing white robes ...
Saturday, August 24, 2024

Philippine Mythological Creature: Yumud

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Yumud  Yumud of the Manobo ethnic group A Manobo (parts of the Agusan valley) mythical creature.  A water wraith that occasionally takes the...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Philippine Mythological Creatures Introduction

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I will be introducing some of the mythological creatures in the Philippine folklore and more information about them as the Philippines is ri...
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The Legend of Pineapple

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Once upon a time, there lived in Panay Island a very good leader named Datu Pinyang. Datu Pinyang is the richest and most powerful among all...
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

The Origin Of Makapuno

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Long time ago, there is a couple who has a very beautiful daughter named Makapuno. The couple lived in a secluded place near the river...
Monday, May 2, 2016

The Legend Of The Sampaguita Flower

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The Sampaguita flower is a delight to everyone because of its pleasing fragrance. The Ilonggos has kept a legend about the origin of th...
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Sunday, May 1, 2016

The Legend Of Katao (Mermaid)

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The sirena or mermaid of the Tagalog is equivalent to the katao of the Ilonggos. It is narrated in the following story the origin of th...
Saturday, April 30, 2016

The Origin Of The Fairies Or Tamawo

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Tagalog people has created some fairies called diwata or goddesses known as engkantada in haraya; the Ilonggos have what we call tamawo...
Friday, April 29, 2016

The Legend Of Sta. Cruz

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The Holy Cross in Arevalo District, Iloilo City If there is an image honored, venerated and consecrated by the elders of Arevalo, it ...
Thursday, April 28, 2016

The Crown Of Arevalo

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Crown Monument in Arevalo District, Iloilo City The big crown sitting distinctively atop a tower in the plaza beside the church is...
Tuesday, April 26, 2016

The History Of Zarraga

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Zarraga Parish Church Zarraga Plaza Basketball Court  Gamot Cogon Waldorf School in Barangay Libongcogon ...
Monday, April 25, 2016

The Origin Of Tubungan

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Bato Sumpit Hidden Falls at Barangay Igtubli The present day site or sitio of the town and its neighboring places are for...
Sunday, April 24, 2016

The Legend Of Tigbauan

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Tigbauan Church and Public Plaza Bearland Resort The town of Tigbauan is found southeast of the city of Iloilo. It is bo...
Saturday, April 23, 2016

The Town of Sara

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Sara Municipal Hall Relaxing Garden Resort A lady is living in this town, that is not only reputed or famous for its a...
Friday, April 22, 2016

The Origin of the Municipality of Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Church and Convent is the seat of the Visayas Provisional Revolutionary Government led by General Martin Delgado in 1898. I...
Thursday, April 21, 2016

Some Of The Barrios In San Joaquin

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San Joaquin Town Hall San Joaquin Town Hall Extension Garin Farm Bull Fight Cattle Fig...
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

The History Of Gintaguan, San Joaquin

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San Joaquin Church San Joaquin Cemetery Campo Santo San Joaquin Public Plaza Facade San Joaquin Pub...
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

The Patron Saints Of San Joaquin Town

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Two patron saints were consecrated and perpetuated in the town of San Joaquin and two fiesta celebration is being held in their honor. It is...
Monday, April 18, 2016

The Legend Of Pototan

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Aside from being the "Rice Granary of Iloilo", Pototan was hailed as the "Christmas Capital of Western Visayas" by h...