Philippine Mythology

Alegre, Jissan Kristelle C.

Albos, Michelle
BSED ENG2B
 OBJECTIVES
01 Identify the major gods and goddesses of Philippine
Mythology.

Understand how Philippine Mythology reflects the

02 culture, history, and values of the Filipinos.

03 Recognize the relevance of Philippine Mythology in

contemporary society.
 INTRODUCTION

Philippine Mythology is derived from

Philippine Folk Literature, which is
traditional oral literature of the Fiipino
people.
 INTRODUCTION
Philippine Pantheon. The stories of Ancient
Philippine Mythology include deities,
creation stories, mythical creatures, and
beliefs. Ancient Philippine Mythology varies
among the Indigenous tribes of the
Philippines.
 INTRODUCTION
➢Philippine Mythology and
superstisions are very diverse.
➢The prevalence of belief in the figures
of Filipino Mythology is strong in the
provinces.
 Philippine Mythology
It shows that our ancient people believed in
one supreme god and in a number of lesser
gods and goddesses.
LESSER GODS AND
GODDESSES
 BATHALA
The highest-ranking god of the
ancient Tagalog people. He is
said to have appeared during
various natural phenomenon
such as a flood, a fire, and an
MANGECHAY
earthquake, and he declared his The equivalent of Bathala in the myth
authority over the world. of the Kapampangan. He is known as
a weaver, it is said that the sky is his
masterpiece and the starlight is
caused by small holes in his weave.
 LAON
The Bisayan counterpart of the
Tagalogs Bathala Maykapal as
being their Surpeme deity. She
is one of the deities that was
worshiped by the ancient
MAGBABAYA
Bisayans prior to the arrival of The highest and most powerful deity
Catholicism. of the Bukidnon. He is the creator who
lives in a house made of coins, high in
the sky. The house is windowless, as to
see him causes all — men or objects
— to dissolve into water.
 GUGURANG
He is a god of the Bikolanos
who was a good and powerful
god who dwelt inside the
volcano Mayon where he
guards and protects the scared
fire.
LUMAWIG/LUMAUWIG
The supreme god of the Ifugao, the
Kankanay, and the Bontok of Luzon.
He is the creator of all things and the
preserver of life.
 LIDDUM
He governs the lowest part of
the sky and directly
communicates with the Ifugaos.

MAHAL MAKAKAAKO
A supreme being of Mangyans
who gave life to all human
beings merely by gazing at
them.
SUALLA/TULLUS
A superhuman who lived in
the sky that Tirurays
believed who created the
first man and woman.
MELU
The creator deity whose teeth
are pure gold and whose skin is
pure white; created humans
with the god Tau Tana.
 MAKALIDUNG
The first great Manobo to whom the
creation of the world is attributed. He
set the world on posts, and lives in the
center one with a python. He is said to
cause earthquakes by shaking the
center pole to show his displeasure
with mankind.
 HOW PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY REFLECTS THE CULTURE,
HISTORY, AND VALUES OF THE FILIPINOS

➢ It helps to define the Filipino cultural identity, providing

a sense of belonging and unity among Filipinos.
➢ Many Filipino myths and legends are tied to historical
events and figures, providing a window into the
country's rich and complex history.
 HOW PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY REFLECTS THE CULTURE,
HISTORY, AND VALUES OF THE FILIPINOS

➢ It teaches moral values, such as the importance of

respect for elders, the value of hard work, and the
consequences of greed and arrogance.
 THE RELEVANCE OF PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY IN
CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

➢ It serves as a bridge between the past and the

present, helping to preserve the country's cultural
heritage.
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