Group 4

The Legend of
Daragang
Magayon
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
OUR TEAM
Leila Keith Gadong
Marie Angely Mones
Jonalyn Sarona
Benedict Gerard Bugay
John Maverick Labiran
Emmanuel Corre
Marco Eulin
Seldon Padre
 Mayon
Ni: Kristian Sendon Cordero

Ayon sa alamat, lason ng pana ni Pagtuga,

ang lumikha sa bulkan - libingan ito
ng dalagang namatay sa isang digmaan.

Ngayon, ano ang tumubo sa paanang ng Mayon

gayong nagiging malawak na itong sementeryo
ng abo, ng tao. Manganganak na kaya ito?
 Tinitigan ko ang nakangangang bulkan - binabalot
ng ulap at sariling usok ang tuktok, gatas at labi.
Baka sakali, magpakita, nang may silbi ang kamera.

Sa ilang retrato na ibinibenta ng mga bata sa Cagsawa

lusaw na tae ang nagliliyab na lava, dumadaloy pababa.
Matandang nagnganganga ayon naman sa isang makata.

Sa isang lumang postcard na nakita ko sa Antigo Merkado

Kapag lumayo, isa siyang magandang sikyung nakatanod,
Handa sa pagkapkap, naghihintay sa iyong pagpasok.
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Bullet
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1st pic 2nd pic

Illustration Illustration
3rd Bullet
Critique Paper
about “Mayon” by
Kristian Sendon
Cordero
The poem called "Mayon" by Kristian Sendon Cordero, was published in 2004. It’s a short
poem that reflects on the legend and the reality of the Mayon Volcano, one of the most famous
landmarks in the Philippines. The poem is written in Filipino, the national language of the
country, and it uses deep words that it is so difficult to understand the real message it wants to
convey. The final stanza of the poem is the most striking and memorable part of the poem, as it
captures the essence of the volcano's nature and impact. The persona describes the Mayon
volcano by what he saw in the post card image in the Antigo Merkado (Antique Shop). As a
beautiful guard watching over the people of Albay, offering a wide view. The final image
combines the beauty or charm and the danger and threat, with the Mayon volcano being both
a warning and an invitation. The line "handa sa pagkapkap na naghihintay sa iyong
pagpasok" suggests that the lives of the area's residents can be easily taken in a volcanic
eruption, turning people into ashes. Overall, The poem of Kristian Sendon Cordero is a concise
and effective poem that explores the legend and the reality of the Mayon Volcano. It also uses
contrast and metaphor to highlight the volcano's dual nature and impact.
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4th Bullet Figurative

1) lason Ng Pana ni pagtuga 1) The arrow that has poison is the

reason why daragang magayon died and
2) Nakangangang bulkan become a Mayon Volcano.
2) Mayon Volcano is covered by the cloud
3) Magandang sikyung nakatanod and smoke particularly in the part of
the mouth/ lips. Which is the character
4) binabalot ng ulap at sariling usok preparing his/her camera and hoping to
ang tuktok, gatas at labi. see the beautiful volcano.
3) Even you are not closely in the mayon
volcano, you will already see it's
beautiful and peaceful look.
4) The beauty of Mayon is often
described as smoldering, with its
smoking crater and flowing lava
resembling an allure and intensity of
mesmerizing flame. It’s also often not
visible due to its high altitude and
it’s smoke.
5th Bullet
Discuss how the
characters in the
legend correspond to
the behavior of the
volcano in real life.
The cast or the characters in "The Legend of Daragang
Magayon'' are often seen as symbolic representations of various
elements found in nature. The protagonist Magayon is connected
to the land's beauty, while her lover Ulap/Panganoron is
connected to the storm. The context is, their union and their
tragic separation reflects the erratic nature of volcanic terrain.
The volcanic eruptions are caused by turbulent circumstances
which reflect the characters' emotions and conflicts.
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