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Philippine folk literature refers to the traditional oral literature of the Filipino people.Thus, the scope of the field covers the ancient folk literature of the Philippines' various ethnic groups, as well as various pieces of folklore that have evolved since the Philippines became a single ethno-political unit.
Portrait of the first man, Malakas, and woman, Maganda, who came out from a bamboo pecked by the bird form of the deity of peace, Amihan, in Tagalog mythology The Maranao people believe that Lake Lanao is a gap that resulted in the transfer of Mantapoli into the center of the world.
Philippine mythology and folk religion overlap, [18] 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 to the beliefs of a community.
Buso: demons or evil spirits in Bagobo folklore. They prey on humans, spreading disease and death. To appease them, people offer shrines and sacrifices. [13] [14] Dalaketnon: evil engkanto elf-like beings. Males possess pale skin and extremely dark hair, while females boast bronzed skin and dark brown hair.
Depiction of Lam-Ang, the protagonist of Biag ni Lam-Ang, an Ilocano epic.. Philippine epic poetry is the body of epic poetry in Philippine literature.Filipino epic poetry is considered to be the highest point of development for Philippine folk literature, encompassing narratives that recount the adventures of tribal heroes.
Maria Cacao is the diwata or mountain goddess associated with Mount Lantoy in Argao, Cebu, Philippines.The Maria Cacao legend is a prominent example of the mountain goddess motif in Philippine mythology; other prominent examples being Maria Makiling of Los Baños and Maria Sinukuan of Mount Arayat.
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 .
The Manaul bird is a creature of Philippine folklore.There are at least four existing stories regarding Manaul. "Manaul" (also spelled "Manaol") is also the native common name of two species of large eagles in the Philippines, the Philippine eagle and the white-bellied sea eagle.