MYTH-QUIZ

• Amanikable


  The ill-tempered god of the sea
• Amanikable


  • Among the first generation gods (aside from Bathala), he was never married after his love was spurned by a beautiful mortal maiden, Maganda
  • In frustration, he swore vengeance against the humans by sending turbulent waves and horrible tempests in order to wreck boats and to drown men
• Bathala


  Supreme god and creator deity
• Bathala


  • Also known as Bathala Maykapal, Lumilikha, and Abba
  • An enormous being with control over thunder, lightning, flood, fire, thunder, and earthquakes
  • Bathala is considered to be very humanlike in his appearance as he created human beings in his own image
  • Bathala was all powerful and commanded obedience and reverence wherever he went
  • According to F. Landa Jocano's Outline of Philippine Mythology (1969), Bathala is the grand conserver of the universe – the caretaker of nature and the creatures of the earth. "Hence the beautiful word "bahala" or "mabahala" meaning "to care." From this evolved the Filipino attitude of "bahala na" or "Let Bathala take care of it" which gives a person tremendous courage in the face of danger."
• Curing the curse


  1. Victim is brought to an albularyo

  2. Albularyo performs a ceremony called tawas

  3. Molten wax is poured onto a disc or spoon

  4. Image formed on the water is interpreted by the albularyo
• Diwata / Fairy


  • In the Philippines, fairies are called diwata; which are usually described as a beautiful woman that guards the forest, they are said to bring many blessings to the people
  • In Philippine mythology, a diwata is a type of deity or spirit. The term "diwata" has taken on various levels of meaning since it's assimilation into the mythology of the pre-colonial Filipinos, but it's origin is in the Devata beings from Hinduism and Buddhism
• Hanan


  • Goddess of morning
  • Sister of Mayari and Tala and one of the three daughters of Bathala by a mortal woman
  • Her skin exudes a warm, golden glow, mirroring the brilliance of the morning sun, a symbol of the light and hope she bestows upon the world
  • Hanan uses her radiant light to blind Bakunawa temporarily, allowing Mayari to escape
• Hukluban


  • The shapeshifting Tagalog goddess of death who can transform herself into any form she desires
  • She is one of the goddesses of Kasamaan, the Tagalog equivalent of hell, and her name means "crone" or "hag" or from the old Tagalog word huklob which means "enchantment"
  • In Philippine mythology, a "hukluban" typically refers to a supernatural being or creature commonly associated with folklore. Specifically, a hukluban is often depicted as a female ghoul or monster, usually an old woman or a witch with long, disheveled hair. These beings are said to have the ability to shape-shift and may appear as ordinary-looking individuals during the day but transform into their ghastly forms at night
• Idiyanale


  The goddess of labor and good deeds. Natives used to call for her guidance in order to make their works successful. She married Dimangan and had two offspring
• Biag ni Lam-Ang


  • The Ilocanos had their own, pre-Hispanic epic. Believed to be the work of many poets from various generations, the epic is called Biag ni Lam-Ang (Life of Lam-Ang). For the first time, the father of Ilocano poetry named Pedro Bukaneg put down the epic poem in writing around 1640
  • Lam-ang is an extraordinary being, when he was born, he was already able to speak, thus enabling him to choose his own name and told people to be called by this name. He is the son of Don Juan and Namonggan
  • The hero, Lam-Ang could talk immediately after birth. Barely 9 months old, Lam-Ang fought against the headhunters who killed his father. He also journeyed to get the beautiful Ines Kannoyan accompanied by his pets; a rooster and a dog. Ines Kannoyan's place was filled with suitors, Lam-Ang's rooster flap it's wings and the long house toppled. This amazed everybody, especially Ines. Then, Lam-Ang's dog barks and the long house rose to it's former. Lam-Ang gave Ines two golden ships filled with treasures, and then he married her. He was also eaten by a sea monster, Berkakan, but was reborn from his retrieved bones. And then he lived happily with his wife, Ines
• Mangkukulam / Filipino witches

  • Filipino witches are the users of black magic and related practices from the Philippines
  • A mangkukulam can be considered a Filipino witch, literally meaning "a practitioner of kulam" A curse is called a " sumpa" - which can also be translated as a "vow" or "oath" and "curse"
  • A mangkukulam may use a voodoo doll and a needle to cast spells on people they want to take revenge on but largely use natural magic and superstitions similar to an arbularyo, or witch doctor
• Mayari


  • The goddess of the moon and one of the three daughters of Bathala by a mortal woman
  • She is known as the most beautiful deity in Bathala's court
  • She had two sisters, Tala and Hanan
  • Mayari is the Goddess of Combat, War, Revolution, Hunt, Weaponry, Beauty, Strength, Moon and Night
  • The weapons that Mayari uses are usually made from bamboo or kamagong woods
• Philippine Mythology


  • Philippine mythology is the body of stories and epics originating from the 7,000 islands of the Philippine archipelago
  • This mythology is inspired and influenced by the numerous folk religions and other ethnic and religious influences in ancient times
  • Philippine mythology exhibits influence from Indonesian, Hindu, Muslim, Shinto, Buddhist, and Christian traditions
  • Philippine mythology tries to explain the nature and functioning of the world through various stories revolving around gods, mortals and other mythological creatures. The majority of these myths were passed on through oral tradition, and preserved through the aid of community spiritual leaders, shamans, priests and village elders
  • Ancient Philippine mythology varies among the many indigenous tribes of the Philippines
  • The stories of ancient Philippine mythology include deities, creation stories, mythical creatures, and beliefs
• Sitan


  • SITAN is the god of the afterlife, as well as the guardian of the realm. he has the help of four other gods in reigning sin and destruction among the people
  • The ancient Tagalogs also believed in the final judgment of men—that is, the punishing of the evil and the rewarding of the good
  • The souls of good men were said to be taken to a village of rest called Maca, which resembled the Christian Paradise, where they enjoyed eternal peace and happiness. However, those who deserved punishment were brought to Kasanaan, the village of grief and affliction where they were tortured forever. These souls were kept there by the chief deity named Sitan
• Tala


  • The goddess of the stars
  • Tala, which means "bright star"
  • Sister of Mayari and Hanan and one of the three daughters of Bathala by a mortal woman
  • Tala epitomizes guidance and protection
  • A deity who diligently watches over individuals, ensuring their safety and overall well-being
• Tiyanak


  • A tiyanak is a small vampiric creature from Philippine lore that typically takes the form of an infant or toddler with a malevolent penchant for leading people astray and abducting children
  • They are said to have the ability to mimic a baby's cries or the voice of a specific child to lure unsuspecting victims
  • Like the famous aswang, the tiyanak's cries are deceptive—if they sound faint, a demon baby is nearby. Conversely, if the cry sounds loud, it is actually farther away