A longnarrative revolving around heroic deeds and adventures of a character
There are 7 characteristic of an epic hero
Noble birth, superhuman capabilities, vast traveler, unmatched warrior, humility, cultural legend, and battle supernatural foes.
Indaraptra and Sulayman: Maranao Epic, Sung before the islam was brought to the island, save mindanao from monsters
Ibalon: Bicol epic, The oral narration is ascribed to the bard Cadungdung who had a gift for telling stories in exquisite language.
Who preserved the epic Ibalon for posterity?
Father Jose Castano
Ibalon represents the feats of the 3 Bicol heroes
Biag ni Lam-Ang: Ilocano Epic, works of many poets from several generations, first recorded in 1889 by a spanish priest. Talks about the unusual bravery of an unusual child.
The Good Prince Bantugan: Foremost hero of the maranao epic darangen, shows that early forms of government, culture, art, music, metalwork, and warrior arts exist.
