When we talk about Philippine folk beliefs, we usually refer to the ghost stories of our elders. We might share stories about how an engkanto
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‘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
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DARAHUG, the new Visayan Folk Horror release from Diwata Komiks
For the past week, I have been re-writing the opening sentences to share my thoughts on Darahug: A Visayan Folk-Horror Tale. I am unsure how
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PROJECT GNOSIS, a cyberpunk urban fantasy set against the backdrop of Cebu
When Matthew Curran, an autistic Filipino-American creator, imagined the cyberpunk urban fantasy PROJECT GNOSIS, he aimed for cultural exchange. The year is 2030, and the
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Ferdinand Blumentritt’s DICCIONARIO MITOLÓGICO DE FILIPINAS (Dictionary of Philippine Mythology)
WE FINALLY FINISHED!!!! Ferdinand Blumentritt’s DICCIONARIO MITOLÓGICO DE FILIPINAS (Dictionary of Philippine Mythology) With English Translations AVAILABLE WORLD WIDE THROUGH AMAZON $17.99 plus shipping ORDER
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MAXIMO D. RAMOS | The Dean of Philippine Lower Mythology
MAXIMO DUMLAO RAMOS led a triple life as teacher, editor, and writer for over 45 years. Born on November 18, 1910 he was descended from
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BAKUNAWA and the SEVEN MOONS: The Original Bisaya Story (with translation and annotations)
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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The Enchanted City of Coguiton (Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, Philippines)
When we think of the mysteries and enduring tales about hidden cities, our minds often wander to thoughts of El Dorado or Atlantis. Whether buried
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METHOD OF PHILIPPINE FOLKLORE INVESTIGATION by E. Arsenio Manuel
by E. Arsenio Manuel The most fundamental of all aspects of folktale study is the adequate collecting of the stories. For more than a century,
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Download Karl Gaverza’s Incredible Philippine Mythology Thesis
For those of you who are not already, you need to be following Spirits of the Philippine Archipelago on Facebook. Leading this talented group of writers
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