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Later on, when Galang Kaluluwa and Ulilang Kaluluwa died, Aman Sinaya and Amihan joined Bathala in the trinity of deities. In later stories, Aman Sinaya chose to dwell underneath the ocean while Amihan chose to travel throughout the middleworld. During that time, the trinity of deities became Bathala, Lakapati, and Meylupa.
Like most myths (or religions) in the world, the concept of realms focuses on Earth, heaven, and hell. These concepts are present in Philippine myth. The Philippine concept of heaven may locate it in the underworld, while hell may be located in the skyworld. These differences stem from cultural diffusion and cultural parallelism. Examples: [60]
Souls in Filipino cultures abound and differ per ethnic group in the Philippines. The concept of souls include both the souls of the living and the souls or ghosts of the dead. The concepts of souls in the Philippines is a notable traditional understanding that traces its origin from the sacred indigenous Philippine folk religions. [1]
There are over a hundred distinct pantheons in the Philippines. [15] Philippine mythology and folk religion, while interconnected, are fundamentally different. Mythology is a collection of stories that explain the origins of the world, natural phenomena, and the actions of gods, spirits, and heroes. It serves as a cultural narrative, often tied ...
(7) Ulilang Kaluluwa: the cited source is Shahani, Mangahas, and Llaguno (2006). In it, the actual main source is Fansler (1921). In the Fansler source, Ulilangkalulua (not Ulilang Kaluluwa) is a giant snake that could fly. The deity was the enemy of Bathala, until he was killed by Bathala in battle.
In one myth, Bakunawa swallowed most of the moons in anger because her sister, an ancient sea turtle, was killed by humans. [51] Another myth states that Bakunawa fell in love with a village girl and swallowed the moon in anger because the village chief burned the girl's house. [51] Batak crab (Batak) – a titanic crab.
The indigenous religious beliefs of the Tagbanwa people includes the religious beliefs, mythology and superstitions that has shaped the Tagbanwa way of life. It shares certain similarities with that of other ethnic groups in the Philippines, such as in the belief in heaven, hell and the human soul.
The Bakunawa, also called the Philippine moon-eating dragon, the Philippine moon dragon, moon dragon, or the moon-eating dragon, is a serpent, that looks like a Dragon in Philippine mythology. It is believed to be the cause of eclipses , earthquakes , rains, and wind. [ 1 ]