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MAGITING: Wonders of The Philippine Gods and Goddesses
MAGITING: Wonders of The Philippine Gods and Goddesses
MAGITING: Wonders of The Philippine Gods and Goddesses
De La Salle Lipa
By
March 2023
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
The Philippines as a country have a wide and diverse history dating back to the
Spaniards (Pepe, 2020). The Filipinos have multiple Gods and Goddesses with a
complex and non centralized naming for the said gods and goddesses, in which
different continents at that time have different calls and attributions to their deities.
Moreover, the system of belief at that period of time did not only stop at having a set of
deities but rather has also an occurrence and faith to mythical creatures and beings.
Having these beliefs have shaped and paved the way for how the Philippines lived
throughout the way of living in the early times. When it comes to culture, Philippine
Mythology has always been present yet overlooked even though it is important to know
and enrich our knowledge on the culture that was believed and the identity of being a
Filipino. Through Philippine Mythology, people can learn about how Filipinos used to
believe how things came to be and through that, the richness of the culture of being a
Filipino is ever present. However, current times prove to be a challenge in upholding the
Folklore and myths are crucial for forming cultural identity and for interpreting the
outside world. They can give valuable lessons and perspectives that are still applicable
today as well as insights into beliefs, values, and traditions of many cultures. Traditional
myths and folklore are often preserved and passed down through oral traditions, these
tales are simply seen as forms of amusement or cultural oddities. A way that myths and
folklore still lives is through storytelling. Stories are the main focus of folk storytelling.
These could be told in poetry, prose, or perhaps both. They are further broken down into
myths and folklore are often closely tied to religious rituals and practices, such as
offerings and ceremonies. Together, these forms of folk literature make up a rich and
diverse tradition that reflects the cultural, historical and social experiences of the Filipino
In contrast, the recitation and preservation of traditional tales and folklore are
frequently a real and active part of the everyday religious life of the indigenous people
who inhabit the mountains in the Philippines. Furthermore, the study of myths and
folklore may not always be included in curricula, which are frequently created to satisfy
certain learning targets and criteria. This might be as a result of a lack of awareness of
the significance of these tales and concentration on other topics thought to be more
pertinent or useful for students’ future jobs. However, initiatives are being made to
include many mythology and folklore in textbooks. The value of promoting cultural
diversity and teaching about other cultures is widely acknowledged by educators. Also,
there are resources that teachers can utilize to impart myths and folklore from many
Myths are an important part of every culture. These are used to explain the
civilization. Sometimes These were also used to explain unprecedented events that
happen around the world. To understand these texts better, people resort to mythology,
the study and interpretation of myths and tales that deal with human conditions and
phenomena (Mark, 2018). Myths introduce people and the beliefs and practices of a
community. These stories and tales are passed on from generation to generation. An
individual needs to be aware and knowledgeable about these literary texts in order to
preserve the culture as well as their identities. However, with the practice of storytelling
and recording, these myths and tales are losing their importance and have been the
most neglected field of study (Clark, 2021). Philippine culture is known to have been
Catholicism and attempted to convert the native population to the Catholic faith as they
eliminated numerous beliefs and gods by enforcing it. The Spanish invaders attempted
to supplant the polytheistic native religions of the Philippines with the monotheistic
religion of Catholicism as part of this effort. The indigenous religions were considered
superstitious and pagan by the Spanish colonizers, and their rituals and beliefs were
such as the worship of many deities, and replace them with Catholic doctrines and ways
of life. The Philippines' cultural and religious environment was greatly impacted by this
period of colonization and conversion. It caused many indigenous beliefs and customs
According to Dhir (2021), the purpose of interactive media is to have the user
have an interaction with the new media which traditional media such as television and
radio does not have. Having an active participation from the user gives them the ability
to navigate from a specific channel to another. Interactive media has also a big
opportunity in the modern world because we are in the era where we are surrounded by
In terms of education, interactive media would also have a huge impact because
rapidly develop and gain popularity among students. These media platforms encourage
appealing to today's students and better meets their needs, while also stimulating their
The researchers would like to aim to give Philippine Mythology its potential lifeline
through interactive media and likewise would hope that the resurgence and outlet of
support would come to not only Philippine Mythology but also creative individuals who
are putting effort and hardwork in giving Philippine Mythology the support that it
deserves. Since the researchers believe that Philippine Mythology should be an integral
part of being a Filipino and through new interactive media, the researchers believed that
this study would help contribute to the cause of preserving Philippine Mythology.
The research intends to answer the problem: How can interactive media be
1. Why is Philippine Mythology not being prioritized in the current curriculum as part
of Philippine history?
2. Why is there a lack of delivery for Philippine Mythology as a theme for new
interactive media?
4. How will interactive media such as video games improve the learning of
Philippine Mythology?
1. To show the people the inherent significance of not only understanding Philippine
Mythology but the benefits of giving it importance not only as a cultural icon but as a
interactive media.
Filipinos.
preserved but also as an art form that can be delivered in different ways.
Scope and Limitations
The study focuses on Philippine Mythology as its central theme for new
interactive media. Moreover, it uses figures from which Philippine Mythology contains,
from the gods and goddesses, to different creatures and figures that are present in the
said mythology. Additionally, this paper will focus on the preservation of Philippine
To add to that, this paper will give emphasis on using a current generation media
to give way for the goal of keeping Philippine Mythology from being obsolete in the
Philippines. Moreover, this study will use different digital tools to achieve the said goal of
Despite that, there are still limitations that are to be considered in this study. First
is that this study will not focus on the effects of having Philippine Mythology as a media
that is used by people for their entertainment motivations. Second, is that the
respondents for this study will mostly come from central Luzon, specifically Manila and
CALABARZON.
This study would also give emphasis on the possible application of Philippine
Mythology as a diverse collection of stories and beliefs that have been passed down
through ages.
Significance of the Study
For the students. The study will enrich the knowledge of students in regards to
Philippine Mythology. In addition to that, it will foster experiences that allow students to
take value from, especially through the teachings of Philippine Mythology itself.
For adults. Adults will be able to appreciate and have an open mind when it
comes to interactive media, moreover it gives them a flexible and modernized way of
For educational institutions. This study will help educational institutions realize
For the future researchers. This study will provide substantial reference for the
future researchers who will also be using either interactive media as a form of teaching
For the community. This study will benefit the community for its use of culture
and the knowledge it presents to the younger generation, which they can learn about
Catholicism – refers to the traditions and beliefs of Catholic Churches. it also refers
Culture – refers to the different ways of life including arts, beliefs, institutions of a
Folklore – it’s a traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and other cultural expressions
that are shared by a particular group of people and transmitted orally from generation to
Interactive Media – any form of digital media that allows users to interact with it in
some way. This can include websites, video games, social media platforms, virtual
reality experiences, and more. It also refers to the products and services on digital
human actions, believed or perceived, both by tellers or listeners to have taken place in
history.
Mythology – it’s a traditional story that explains the origins of the world, natural
Pre-Hispanic – refers to the time prior to the spanish conquests in the western
hemisphere. It also refers to the period of time before the 16th century.
Traditional Media – refers to traditional forms of mass communication, such as
posters).
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