The Legend of Mayon Volcano

Magayon was the most beautiful maiden in the kingdom of Albay. She fell in love with
Gat Malayo, a prince from the Tagalog Kingdom in Tayabas and the two decided to marry.
Datu Buhawen wanted Magayon for himself. He threatened Magayon who consented to
a forced marriage. On the day of the wedding, Gat Malayon arrived and a fierce battle began.
Datu Buhawen was killed but Gat Malayo was also fatally stabbed to death.
When Magayon saw her lover dying, she took the dagger and killed herself. The two
were buried in a common grave. After a few days, the earth on their grave rose and turns into a
beautiful mountain-volcano. It was named after the beautiful maiden Magayon.

Moral Lesson: Nothing good comes out from selfishness.
Vocabulary:
1. maiden - an unmarried girl or woman
2. threaten - to indicate danger or harm
3. consented - to agree to a proposal of another
4. forced marriage - when someone is married against ones will
5. fatally - so as to cause death
Reference: Stories of Our Country. 1953. Manlapaz Publishing Co., Manila