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Ilokano Deities: Philippine Mythology

January 4, 2020 Jordan Clark Ilokano Mythology & Beliefs, Philippine Mythology

When we think of Ilokano Mythology, we are often referred to Biag ni Lam-ang ( “The Life of Lam-ang”), the epic poem of the Ilocano

MGA NILALANG SA LENTE NG POPULAR MEDIA: ISANG MAIKLING PAGSASALIKSIK

January 3, 2020 Daniel De Guzman Opinion

Hindi na mabilang marahil kung ilang beses naging tampok sa mga pelikula, libro at comics ang mga nilalang na dati pa ay naghatid na

LAPULAPU IN FOLK TRADITION: A Reconnaissance of Collective Memory and Knowledge

December 6, 2019 Jordan Clark Opinion

Last month, renowned historian Ambeth Ocampo warned us that “when history is taught as civics, it instills blind patriotism rather than discipline, which results from

Panay’s Babaylan: The Male Takeover

December 4, 2019 Jordan Clark Shamans & Healers

Babaylan were shamans of the various ethnic groups of the pre-colonial Philippine islands. These shamans specialized in communicating, appeasing, or harnessing the spirits of the

Usapang Engkanto: Isang Diskusyon sa Mga Lower Mythological Creatures ng mga Kapampangan

November 15, 2019 Daniel De Guzman Opinion

Isa ang Pampanga sa mga pinaka-progresibong probinsya na hindi pa rin nakakalimot sa mayaman nitong kultura. Kasabay ng pag-unlad nito ay ang patuloy na pagpapalagom

MANGGAGAWAY: Malign Magic in a Philippine Municipality

October 4, 2019 Jordan Clark Shamans & Healers, Tagalog Mythology & Folk Beliefs

Here at The Aswang Project, I have recently been receiving many requests to present more information about Philippine “witches” and “witchcraft”. I am usually left

Etymology of ASWANG: Where did the word come from?

October 2, 2019 Jordan Clark Opinion

Back in 2006 when I began preliminary work on THE ASWANG PHENOMENON documentary, I had 5 main questions I was trying to answer. What is an

The BUSO Complex in BAGOBO Folklore

September 29, 2019 Jordan Clark Bagobo Beliefs, Creatures & Spirits, Manobo Beleifs, Mindanao Mythologies & Beliefs

The Bagobo are one of the largest subgroups of the Manobo peoples. They comprise three subgroups: the Tagabawa, the Klata (or Guiangan), and the Ovu

THE BOAT-COFFIN BURIAL COMPLEX IN THE PHILIPPINES

September 22, 2019 Jordan Clark Opinion

THE BOAT-COFFIN BURIAL COMPLEX IN THE PHILIPPINES AND ITS RELATION TO SIMILAR PRACTICES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Author: Rosa C. P. Tenazas Source: Philippine Quarterly of

Why Is Salt A Deterrent Against Engkantos and Folkloric Spirits?

September 17, 2019 Jordan Clark Opinion

It is a near impossibility to read or listen to any story regarding ‘Philippine Engkanto‘ or ‘folkloric beings’ without salt being part of the conversation.