Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions. 3/4: Aginid Bayok Sa Atong Tawarik: Archaic Cebuano and Historicity in a Folk Narrative. Illinois Wesleyan University. Cudera, R. B., Razon, B. C., Millondaga, K. J. I. Dancel, M. M. (1989). (1990). Beyer, H. O. I wondered if I was the only Kemetic who, in that moment, was offering to Him, as He is not a well-known god, but rather than feeling the enormity of a mostly-undistracted Netjerus direct attention, I got the distinct sense that He stays quite industrious in the Unseen, in the underworld, working to protect Wesir and to purify the kau who come to be weighed against Maats feather. Jocano, F. L. (2000). Cultural Center of the Philippines (1994). Dictionary Yakan Pilipino English. III, No. University,University of Manila (1958). Theres an ethereal quality to them, silently moving around, blinking like beacons in the dark. Vol. Aguilar, M. D. (2001). Reyes y Florentino, Isabelo de los (1909). Isneg Tales. Castao, F. J. In ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle was well known as a symbol of the gods and eternal life. University of the Philippines, 2002. https://www.learnreligions.com/insect-magic-and-folklore-2562520 (accessed March 4, 2023). They are often depicted with dragon-like features. Readings in Philippine Literature. Journal of American Folklore, pp. Dancing with the ghosts of the sea: Experiencing the Pagkanduli ritual of the Sama Dilaut (Bajau Laut) in Sikulan, Tawi-Tawi, Southern Philippines. Kroeber, A. L. (1918). University of the Philippines Press, 1993. University of Santo Toms (2002). She sometimes acted as a judge in human affairs. Magos, Alicia P. 1978. Manila: Impr. Storch, Tanya (2017).Religions and Missionaries around the Pacific, 15001900. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Ateneo University Press, 1994. Hurley, V. (1935). Casal, G. (1978). In Blair and Robertson, The Philippine Islands 5. The Study of Philippine History. Philippine Center for Advanced Studies. In F. Demetrio (Ed.). [] on my merry little way with no more than a respectful nod and libation. Anting-anting: o kung bakit nagtatago sa loob ng bato si bathala. 26 (99): 1363. Historical Dictionary of the Philippines. Ethnography of the Bikol People. Tangan, L. (2011). Lets look at some of the magical meanings behind butterflies. University of Kent. Tulus: referred as the Great Spirit, who was neither male nor female and created all things, including the forest, those that we see (such as humans), and those that we can't see (such as spirits) from mud; created and re-created humans four times, first due to the non-existence of humans, second due to birthing issues, the third due to Lageay Lengkuos's initiation of the ascending of mankind into the Great Spirit's realm which resulted into the absence of humans on earth, and the last due to another initiation of mankind's ascending to the sky world which made the same effect as the third; Minaden: creator of mankind, which was made from mud; creator of the earth put at the middle of daylight; provided mankind with their clothes and languages; her house welcomes living women who managed to arrive in the upper most level of the upper worlds, Meketefu: the unapproachable brother of Minaden; also called Tulus, he corrected the sexual organs and noses of mankind; gave one group of people the monkey clothing which can turn anyone into monkeys, while gave another group bows and arrows, Monkey Leader: also called Little Moneky, he is a culture hero who went to Tulus to intercede for his people, which resulted in his group to ascend the upper regions; two non-believer of his group were left on earth, but he returned to give them earth and a piece of iron which extended from earth to sky, which became the source of all iron, Biaku: the magic bird who furnished the clothes and beads initiated by Minaden; when a neighboring people attacked the Teduray to take wealth, Biaku fled. Hurao in the middle of Samar; more powerful than his sons, including Maka-andog, Tigalhong: brother of Maka-andog; first inhabitant of Leyte, Delalaman: a giant who defeated a priest in a challenge; remained faithful to the old faith, and was never baptised, just like Maka-andog and the other ancestors, Dawisan: one of 912 children of Maka-andog who inherited his father's strength and magic, Yugang: a wife of Maka-andog associated with the gold loom, Ai Suno: the supreme child deity also called Salvador Suno; later conflated with the Child Jesus due to Christian influence, Baroko: the bird who aided in the retrieval of the Lingganay nga Ugis (silver bell), which it dropped at Kamayaan river and can only be retrieved by Ai Suno when he returns on land, free his people from bondage and give them their second bodies; if the bell is retrieved by someones else, a great deluge will occur, Pinay: the founder of the Eskaya language and script; in some sources, Datahan, a historical person who founded an Eskaya school, is said to be a reincarnation of Pinay, Tumud Babaylan: custodian of a sacred silver bell who was stolen by a Spanish priest named Prayleng Vicente; retrieved the stolen by through the aid of a bird called Baroko, who flew with the bell, Humabad: a priest-ruler of Opon, known for his treachery of welcoming the foreigner Magellan and conducting a blood compact with him, Umanad: the epic hero and ruler of Cortes who refused to be baptized and subjugated by Magellan; he allied himself with Lapu-Lapu of Mactan and bravely waged war against Humanad upon his return to Bohol, which ended with Humabad's death and a mortally wounded Umanad, Daylinda: wife of Umanad who was baptized by Magellan; was afterwards gently cast away by Umanad; committed ritual suicide due to the death of her husband, Dangko: the ruler of Talibon who refused to be baptized and subjugated by Magellan, Iriwan: an aide provided by Lapu-lapu to Umanad; became a good friend of Umanad; aided Umanad in his battle against Humabad; sailed Umanad's mortally-wounded body to Cortes through the mystical snaking river Abatan-Waji. pagan101 posted this. Routledge, 2017. Manuel, A. E. (1973). Budge, E Wallis (1904) The Gods of the Egyptians, Faulkner Raymond (2000) The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by DayPinch, Geraldine (2002) Handbook Egyptian Mythology, Wilkinson, Richard H. (2003) The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. WebNemty - Falcon god, worshipped in Middle Egypt, who appears in myth as a ferryman for greater gods. Simply put, a super canid entity, possibly also associated with the jackal god Wepwawet (or Upuaut another deity of Upper Egypt with canine features but with grey fur), was conceived by the ancient Egyptians. Mansaka Forms of Oral Literature. Diccionario mitologico de Filipinas. Lalahon: the goddess of fire, volcanoes, and the harvest; Santonilyo: a deity who brings rain when its image is immersed at sea; Magbibaya: a deity similar to the god Magbabaya of the Bukidnon, Rizal: a culture-hero who is said to return in favor of his people's struggle for genuine freedom; based on a historical person, Leon Kilat: a hero who is said will return to the people together with Rizal and Bonifacio in Cebu; based on a historical person, Pantaleon Villegas, Buhawi: also called Kano, a hero who will someday return to aid his people in their struggle in Negros; based on the historical person, Ponciano Elopre, Libo: the first child and son of Sicabay and Sicalac; was taken south after the defeat of Pandaguan; became the ancestor of a brown-skinned race, Saman: the first daughter and second child of Sicabay and Sicalac; was taken south after the defeat of Pandaguan; became the ancestor of a brown-skinned race, Pandaguan: a younger son of Sicabay and Sicalac; a clever man who invented the fish trap which caught a giant shark; father of Arion; challenged to overpower the gods, and was punished by zapping, Arion: son of Pandaguan who was taken north after the defeat of Pandaguan; became the ancestor of a white-skinned race, Son of Saman and Sicalac: was taken east after the defeat of Pandaguan; became the ancestor of a yellow-skinned race. Fieldiana Anthropology, XLVII. Bowring, John (1858). Today is a Feast Day for Sepa, the centipede god of ancient Egypt. Far Eastern University Faculty Journal, Volume 12. Philippine Sociological Society. Diccionario mitologico de Filipinas. Gttinger Studien zur Musikwissenschaft Volume 3. It is also a contemporary Hindu name used in many parts of India. The Ifugao Wooden Idol. US-China Education Review B, May 2016, Vol. Intutungcho (Kabunian): the supreme deity living above; Lumawig: also referred as the supreme deity and the second son of Kabunian; an epic hero who taught the Bontoc their five core values for an egalitarian society. 1: A Legend of the Subanen Buklog. Myths of the Philippines; Gaverza, J.K., 2014, University of the Philippines Diliman. Talaguit, C. J. N. (2019). What they did was just wander out into the world, and be God's watchmen: The following five spirits were not baptized and did not accept the calling. However, once you overlook the post-coital cannibalism of the praying mantis (which seems to happen mostly in a laboratory setting), they are also connected with finding ones way. Philippine Center for Advanced Studies, University of the Philippines System., 1983. (1895). Handbook of Philippine language groups. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. Boston, Ginn. Numbers and Units in Old Tagalog. Lulu.com, 2013. Garvan, J. M. (1931). Of Beljan: the spirits of all beljan (shamans); able to travel to the vertical universe, divided into fourteen different layers, in order to heal the world and to re-establish cosmic balance; Lenggam: demon-like beings of the forest who act as the caretakers of poisonous and biting animals such as scorpions and snakes; Linamin at Barat: the lady-goddess of the monsoon winds, Linamin at Bulag: the lady-goddess of the dry season, Upu Kuyaw: the grandfather god of thunder, Maguimba: the god in the remotests times, lived among the people, having been summoned by a powerful babaylan (shaman); provided all the necessities of life, as well as all cures for illnesses; has the power to bring the dead back to life, Diwata: a benevolent god who provides for the needs of women and men, and gives out rewards for good deeds, Angoro: a deity who lives in Basad, a place beyond this world, where the souls find out whether they will enter the heavens called Lampanag, or be cast into the depths of Basad, Balungbunganin: spirit of the almaciga trees, Esa: an ancestor whose movements created the landscapes, which he named during a hunting journey with his dogs, who were after wild pigs, Baybay: the goddess and master of rice who originated from Gunay Gunay, the edge of the universe; married to Ungaw, Ungaw: the god and master of bees who originated from Gunay Gunay, the edge of the universe; married to Baybay, Panyaen: mystic entities who control certain wild trees and various animals. Canberra, Australia: ANU E Press. 31, No. There are over a hundred distinct pantheons in the Philippines. Eugenio, D. L. (2007). WebMaybe it's not necessarily a deity but a sign, an omen or premonition. Asiaweek Limited, 1986. POTET, Jean-Paul G. (2016). 1986. Ragandang III, P. C. (2017). 3: The Horn Motif in Mythology and Folklore with Special Reference to the Philippines. Santiago, Luciano P. R. (2005). Limos, M. A. Madrid, 1895. Hurao, Father of Maka-andog: lived in Mt. Edited by Alejandro, R. G., Yuson, A. Cole, M. C. (1916). Likewise, some sites suggest that part of Sepas protective role, especially in regards to protecting Wesir, is due to the fact that centipedes will eat the bugs that feast on a dead body. (191230). Conquistas de las Islas Filipinas, 15651615 (Spanish Edition): Bilingual ed edition. Guillermo, A. R. (2012). Whats really interesting, though, is when you take a look to look at the smaller critters and creatures that are around, and their magical associations specifically, insects. Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society. Zaide, S. M. (1999). The History of Butterfly Magic and Folklore, Customs, Traditions and Folklore of Litha, animal symbolism is incorporated into magical belief, some sort of spider mythology, and folktales. [8][9][10] There have been proposals to revitalize the indigenous Philippine folk religions and make them the national religion of the country during the First Philippine Republic, but the proposal did not prosper, as the focus at the time was the war against Spanish and, later, American colonizers.[11]. Laon: the supreme goddess and creator residing in Mount Kanlaon; governs the harvest, pestilence, and locusts; Makaako: the creator and the most powerful god, Pandaque: god who is given ritual offerings so that a soul of the deceased will not be taken by the gods responsible for torment in the afterlife. Empuq: the supreme deity, lord, and owner; the creator of all things in the world; Diwata: benevolent and protective deity who stays in the median space called Lalangaw; the mediator between humans and the supreme deity. Some (unverified) online sites suggest that Sepa is associated with fertility for one or both of these two reasons: centipedes follow along after earthworms, which fertilize the soil as they pass; and Sepa has been depicted with the head of a donkey, linking Him to donkey manure used in fertilization of the fields. Pack, J., Behrens, D. (1973). Rex Bookstore, Inc. Demetrio, F. R., Cordero-Fernando, G., & Zialcita, F. N. (1991). La Solidaridad, Volume 6. The North American Review. The Remarkable Maranaws. Some Aspects of Filipino Vernacular Literature, 292293. Adlao: son of Dagat and Paros; joined Daga's rebellion and died; his body became the sun; Bulan: son of Dagat and Paros; joined Daga's rebellion and died; his body became the moon; Bitoon: daughter of Dagat and Paros; accidentally killed by Languit during a rage against his grandsons' rebellion; her shattered body became the stars, Unnamed God: a sun god who fell in love with the mortal, Rosa; refused to light the world until his father consented to their marriage; he afterwards visited Rosa, but forgetting to remove his powers over fire, he accidentally burned Rosa's whole village until nothing but hot springs remained, Magindang: the god of fishing who leads fishermen in getting a good fish catch through sounds and signs, Okot: the forest god whose whistle would lead hunters to their prey, Batala: a good god who battled against Kalaon, Son of Kalaon: son of Kalaon who defied his evil father's wishes, Onos: freed the great flood that changed the land's features, Oryol: a wily serpent who appeared as a beautiful maiden with a seductive voice; admired the hero Handyong's bravery and gallantry, leading her to aid the hero in clearing the region of beasts until peace came into the land, Baltog: the hero who slew the giant wild boar Tandayag, Handyong: the hero who cleared the land of beasts with the aid of Oryol; crafted the people's first laws, which created a period for a variety of human inventions, Bantong: the hero who single-handedly slew the half-man half-beast Rabot, Dinahong: the first potter; a pygmy who taught the people how to cook and make pottery, Ginantong: made the first plow, harrow, and other farming tools, Hablom: the inventor of the first weaving loom and bobbins, Kimantong: the first person to fashion the rudder called timon, the sail called layag, the plow called arado, the harrow called surod, the ganta and other measures, the roller, the yoke, the bolo, and the hoe, Sural: the first person to have thought of a syllabry; carved the first writing on a white rock-slab from Libong, Gapon: polished the rock-slab where the first writing was on, Takay: a lovely maiden who drowned during the great flood; transformed into the water hyacinth in Lake Bato, Rosa: a sun god's lover, who perished after the sun god accidentally burned her entire village, Malinay: a fearless girl who explored the forests and caves filled with spirits; known in the tale of the origin of bananas, Makapatag-Malaon: the supreme deity with both male and female aspect; the male aspect is Makapatag, the leveler who is fearful and destructive, while the female aspect is Malaon, the ancient understanding goddess, Badadum: a guide of the dead; gathers the souls of the newly dead to meet their relatives at the mouth of a river in the lower world, Hamorawan Lady: the deity of the Hamorawan spring in Borongan, who blesses the waters with healing properties, Berbinota: the beautiful goddess who rules the island of Biri, whose formations were made during the battle of the gods, Maka-andog: an epic giant-hero who was friends with the sea spirits and controlled wildlife and fish; first inhabitant and ruler of Samar who lived for five centuries; later immortalized as a deity of fishing, Rizal: a culture-hero who is prophesied to someday return to aid his people in their struggle, Igsabod: one of the 1011 giant siblings of Maka-andog; friends with the sea spirits, Paula Tomaribo: giant wife and, in some tales, the sibling of Maka-andog; in another tale, she was of Moro origin, Banogbarigos: brother of Maka-andog; became the first, Pagsabihon: one who punishes those who speak of him, Delbora: the one who kaingin farmers offer food; wife of Delalaman, Sanghid: wove cloth on a gold loom with supernatural speed; has the power to move back the sun, Mother of Maka-andog: a gigantic being whose head alone is as large as a hill; lived in Mt. Madrid, 1895. Lulu.com, 2016. Ateneo de Manila University. Anvil Publishing. Lulu.com, 2016. Diccionario mitologico de Filipinas. The Philippine Islands, 14931898: Volume XXXII, 1640. Master's thesis, University of the Philippines, Diliman. Guadalupe Fores- Ganzon,Luis Maeru,Fundacin Santiago (Manila, Philippines). Summer Institute of Linguistics-Philippines, Inc. Hussin, H. (2010). NOTE: These settings will only apply to the browser and device you are currently using. Page 12. Hes also invoked against the Uncreated One PhD diss., University of the Philippines. Madrid, 1663. Ateneo University Press, 2005. Tengu. Weekly Women's Magazine. Kikuchi, Y. The Traditional Tiruray Zodiac: The Celestial Calendar of a Philippine Swidden and Foraging People. Vocabulario de la lengua tagala, trabajado por varios sugetos doctos y graves, y ltimamente aadido, corregido y coordinado. Aggirigira: Invisible beings that cause mischief, diseases and misfortunes, Biuag: a culture hero who possessed a golden lace amulet, Malana: a culture hero who possessed a golden axe amulet, Nanolay: creator of all things; a culture hero and a beneficent deity; never inflicts pain or punishment on the people; responsible for the origin and development of the world, Ofag: cousin of Nanolay; personification of evil, Talanganay: a male god-spirit; enters the body of a healer and gives instructions on how to heal the sick while in a trance, Menalam: a female goddess-spirit; enters the body of a healer and gives instructions on how to heal the sick while in a trance. Danyag 2 (Dec): 114. Balancing the Spiritual and Physical Worlds: Memory, Responsibility, and Survival in the Rituals of the Sama Dilaut (Bajau laut) in Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, Southern Philippines and Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. King Sinukwan Mythology and the Kapampangan Psyche. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. Reyes y Florentino, Isabelo de los (1909). An Introduction to the Kapampngan Language; Interview on Lw. Folklore Studies Vol. Religion of the Katipunan. Page 28. Mikkelsen, H. H. (2016). In some areas, the caterpillar is associated with magical wisdom take, for instance, the hookah-smoking caterpillar in Lewis Carrolls Alice tales, who offers deep thoughts while indulging his habit. Die Negrito Asiens. Bacwaden, J. O. C. (1997). Sepa is considered to be a protector against poisonous bites and stings, which is a common attribute among deities of venomous creatures, including scorpions (Serqet) and snakes (Wadjet and others). Noche, D. (2019). Page 358. Philippine Folk Tales. (1970). Barangay: Sixteenth-century Philippine Culture and Society. (2017). Boxer Codex: Edicin moderna. University of the Philippines Press. The butterfly is one of natures most perfect examples of change, transformation, and growth. Springer International Publishing. Learn Religions. POTET, Jean-Paul G. (2018). University of Chicago Press, 1968. The scarab, in some tales, represents Ra, the sun god, rolling the sun across the sky. Madale, A. T. (1976). Unfortunately, on short notice, the most reliable information I can find on Sepa is the aforementioned link to Henadology, and the primary reference for that article is in French (which is fine) but not among my personal collection (which is less fine), so I cant verify it first-hand. Frigga was the wife of the all-powerful Odin, and was considered a goddess of fertility and marriage within the Norse pantheon. Filipino Children's Favorite Stories. Vocabulario de la Lengua Tagala. This site uses functional cookies and external scripts to improve your experience. Ancient Beliefs and Customs of the Tagalogs. The Tale of a Philippine Gomorrah. The Culture of the Bontoc Igorot. University of Manila Journal of East Asiatic Studies, Volume 5. It is referred to in a number of Hindu scriptures. (2020). Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society Vol. Patti Wigington is a pagan author, educator, and licensed clergy. (2017). 5 Jun. Springer International Publishing. Imprenta de la compaia de Jesus, 1754. Philippine Studies: Vol. Work a caterpillar into your rituals. Baguio City: Lyceum of Baguio. (1992). Hares: If a hare crosses your path, it's bad luck. Quezon City: GCF Books. 1991. Page 201. University of the Philippines. University of Manila Journal of East Asiatic Studies, Volume 5. p. 52. Let's start small. T'boli Art: in its Socio-Cultural Context, pp. [5][6][7], The following figures continue to exist and prevail among the collective memory and culture of Filipinos today, especially among adherents to the native and sacred Filipino religions, despite centuries of persecution beginning with the introduction of non-native and colonial Abrahamic religions which sought to abolish all native faiths in the archipelago beginning in the late 14th century, and intensified during the middle of the 16th century to the late 20th century. In Asian folklore, especially in that of the Vedda of Sri Lanka the peacock deserves a charm of praise since this bird kills centipedes and snakes.[3]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Blumentritt, Ferdinand (1895). This entity from Egyptian mythology was tasked with metaphorically protecting the dead from the other canines. In some modern Pagan traditions, animal symbolism is incorporated into magical belief and practice. McFarland, 2016. Marsden, William (1784). Asuang Steals Fire from Gugurang. (2021, September 20). University,University of Manila (1958). Webdeities associated with centipedeschaska community center day pass. Philippine Journal of Science, 85117. The Origin of Earth and of Man. Martinez-Juan, M. C. (2003). Diccionario mitologico de Filipinas. Blumentritt, Ferdinand (1895). UTP Journals. Lacson, T.; Gamos, A. The Soul Book. Blumentritt, Ferdinand (1895). Thank you for the information and for spending a bit of time with this Name who likely gets overlooked much of the time. Description mukade are monstrous mukadecentipedes (Scolopendra subspinipes) with dark bodies and bright orange legs and heads. Page 251. A.M.S. Learn Religions, Sep. 20, 2021, learnreligions.com/insect-magic-and-folklore-2562520. University of San Carlos. The origins of invented vocabulary in a utopian Philippine language. 42, No. Lulu Publishing. Arnaiz, V. C. (2014). The Fall of the Babaylan. Their favorite prey is small insects, including beetles, termites, beetle larvae, and earthworms. Blumentritt, Ferdinand (1895). Pedro de(1613). Manzano, L. C. The Tboli. 3/4: Ancestral Spirits as Healers: The "Pagomboh" and "Pag-igal Jin" Rituals of the Sama Dilaut. Philippine folklore stories. Centipedes also follow the earthworms which improve the fertility of soil, leading to Sepas association with fertility. POTET, Jean-Paul G. (2016). CreateSpace Independent Publishing. Mayura (Sanskrit: Mayra) is a Sanskrit word for peacock[1] which is one of the sacred birds of the Hindu culture. Fundacin Santiago, 1995. Higaonon Oral Literature: A Cultural Heritage. Apostol, Virgil Mayor (2010). Tiongson, N. G., Barrios, J. 122123. CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Peoples of the Philippines. Cultural Center of the Philippines. Page 305. Aguilar, [edited by] Celedonio G. (1994). Boquet, Y. .University of Manila (1956). Philippine Studies Vol. Page 630. The Philippines: A Unique Nation. Diwata na Magbabaya: simply referred as Magbabaya; the good supreme deity and supreme planner who looks like a man; created the earth and the first eight elements, namely bronze, gold, coins, rock, clouds, rain, iron, and water; using the elements, he also created the sea, sky, moon, and stars; also known as the pure god who wills all things; one of three deities living in the realm called Banting; Dadanhayan ha Sugay: the evil lord from whom permission is asked; depicted as the evil deity with a human body and ten heads that continuously drools sticky saliva, which is the source of all waters; one of the three deities living in the realm called Banting, Agtayabun: the adviser and peace maker deity with a hawk-like head, wings, and a human body; tempers the heads of Diwata na Magbabaya and Dadanhayan ha Sugay whenever the two argue; one of the three deities living in the realm called Banting, where he holds the other two in a suspending fashion, while maintaining the balanace of Banting; the beating of his wings produce the wind, Incantus: six of the seven original figures initially created by the three supreme deities; became guardian spirits and divinities when they were finished by Dadanhayan ha Sugay; they are both good and evil, but they take care of nature and will give its fruits if given respect through offerings; if offended, they can send droughts, flood, pestilence, or sickness, Ibabagsuk: take care of nature and grow plants, Bulalakaw: guards the water and all the creatures living in it, Mamahandi: guards over the material wealth that men acquire, First Human: one of the seven original figures created by the three supreme deities; became the first human when finished by Diwata na Magbabaya; endowed with intelligence, and entrusted with the Haldan ta Paraiso, Magbabaya (general): general term for the gods of the universe living at the points where the world's concavities meet; usually referred simply to the supreme deity named Diwata na Magbabaya, Intumbangol: a pair of serpent deities who support the earth from the underworld; one is male, the other female; their movement causes earthquakes, their breathing causes winds, and their panting causes violent storms, Miyaw-Biyaw: the deity who breathes the makatu (soul) into humans at birth, Andalapit: leads the soul from the banquet in Kumbirahan into the foot of Mount Balatucan, where the gods of the seas are assembled to judge the soul, Mangilala: god of temptation that haunts the seventh tier of the underworld; brother of Magbabaya, who he aided in the creation of humans, although when Mangilala breathed into the figures, humans became tempted to evil things, Pamahandi: protector of carabaos and horses, Camiguin: a mountain goddess who lived peacefully until the noisy kalaw disturbed her; sank and established Lake Mainit, and rose to sea, moving westward until she became the island of Camiguin, Python of Pusod Hu Dagat: the gigantic python living at the center of the sea; caused a massive flood when it coiled its body at sea, Tuluyan: son of Agyu, who gave him the source of traditional authority called Takalub, composed of the boar-tusk bracelet Baklaw and the black stick Gilling, which gave its owner Kalaki (talent and power) to settle disputes, Gahemen: a widow who survived the flood caused by the Python of Pusod Hu Dagat, Teheban: son of Gahemen after the great flood caused by the Python of Pusod Hu Dagat, Pabulusen: son of Gahemen and Teheban; his people became keepers of power, A-ayawa-en: son of Gahemen and Teheban; his people became keepers of religious customs, Tataun-en: son of Gahemen and Teheban; his people often experienced hunger, Bala-ol: brother of Mampolompon; survived the great drought and became an ancestor of the Bukidnon, Mampolompon: brother of Bala-ol; survived the great drought and became an ancestor of the Bukidnon, Tibolon: survived the great drought and became an ancestor of the Bukidnon, Managdau: survived the great drought and became an ancestor of the Bukidnon, Diwata: became a friend of the carpenter, David, Limokan: a pigeon who when cooed at, ensures a bountiful harvest, Datu Indulum: formulated the laws of Mt. Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society Vol. Ambrosio, D. K. (2013). de Castro, Lourdes. Vibal, H. (1923). Madrid, 1895. University,University of Manila. Peraren, A. Pambid, Nenita D. (2000). harpotho said: Maybe Arachne, the Greek woman who was turned into the first spider by Hera. Arcilla, A. M. (1923). Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths Issue 2 of Philippine folk literature series. Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity. I freely admit that my initial spark of curiosity about Sepa was due to His being a son of Sekhmet, but without knowing from whence that came historically, I am hesitant to put my full weight on it as a bridge to Him. 17: The Adam and Eve of the Ilocanos. Monteclaro, P. A. "9 Magical Insects and Their Folklore." Rajah Indarapatra: ancestor of both tonong and the Maranao; a child of heaven who chose to be reincarnated as a mortal son of the ruler Nabi Bakaramat; Rajah Solaiman: went into a journey to slay Omakaan, but was killed by Omakaan, Laughing Woman: a woman who told Rajah Indarapatra what not to do to kill Omakaan, Omakaan: a man-eating monster who multiplies when cut into pieces, Kalalanagan: also called Princess Condor; all her previous husbands except Inodang died because she is the source of mosquitoes, which come from her nose, Inodang: the last husband of Kalalanagan; burned Kalalanagan to prevent more deaths, but some of Kalalanagan's mosquitoes escaped, which means Kalalanagan still lives, Turtle and Snake: friends who went into a race, where the patient turtle won, Lapindig: husband of Orak and Odang; upon finding his wives' death, he tightened his waist to stave off hunger and became the wasp, Orak: wife of Lapindig, killed herself after Odang's death, Odang: wife of Lapindig, accidentally died due to a quarrel with Orak about cooking and transporting food for Lapindig, Semsem sa Alongan: a magician; husband of Anak, Anak: wife of Semsem sa Alongan and youngest daughter of Sultan sa Agamaniyog; died due to a plan of Potre Bunso, where Anak was grounded by stone doors due to her failure to ask permission from Ring of Fire, Sharp and Pointed Metals, and Flowing River; her long hair became the leaves of the sapinit, Potre Bunso: jealous sister of Anak's good fortune, Dayang Dayang Mangilai: the goddess of the forest and one of the two supreme deities; married to Umboh Tuhan.
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