Ancient scripts are not only a means of preserving the history and culture of a nation; the script itself boasts a fundamental reflection of the
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The Moon God Libulan/ Bulan : Patron deity of homosexuals?
This article was originally an exploration to try and find evidence in support of the moon deities Libulan (Visayan) and Bulan (Bicolano) being the “Patron
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The Mystical Tumao and the Hidden City of Iloilo
We’ve all heard the stories about the hidden city of Biringan in Samar, but did you know there is another mystical city located in Iloilo?
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The Naiad of Botocan Falls, Laguna
In Greek mythology, the Naiads (Ancient Greek: Ναϊάδες) are a type of female spirit, or nymph, presiding over fountains, wells, springs, streams, brooks and other
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BLAAN Deities, Myths, and the Almo-os (Shaman)
The Blaan or B`laan (are an indigenous group that is concentrated in Davao del Sur and South Cotabato. They are neighbors of the Tboli, and
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The Role of Birds and Serpents in Philippine Mythology
Birds and serpents have always been a common motif in mythological tales. Often, they are connected with spirituality as they represent deities and other supernatural
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The Mangmangkik: Tree Spirits in Ilocos Norte
“Bari Bari Dika agunget pari Ta pumukan kami Iti pabakirda kami” In older times, Ilocanos, especially those from Ilocos Norte would sing these verses before
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MANTIW: Thirty foot forest spirits in Iloilo, Panay
The Mantiw are thirty foot spirits in Iloilo, Panay often spotted whistling while roaming the wide open fields, or leaning against coconut and buri palm trees.
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The Beautiful History and Symbolism of Philippine Tattoo Culture
Culture and history owes a lot of things to arts. Without the great master pieces from erudite men and women of the past – that combined
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The Soul According to the Ethnolinguistic Groups of the Philippines
Ifugao – ‘Linnawa’ The soul (linnawa) of a child floats around in the heavens, awaiting its entry into the human world. During sexual intercourse the
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