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Kaptan: the supreme god and sky god who fought against Magauayan for eons until Manaul intervened; ruler of the skyworld called Kahilwayan; controls the wind and lightning; Maguayan: the god who rules of the waters as his kingdom; father of Lidagat; brother of Kaptan, Dalagan: the swiftest winged giant, armed with long spears and sharp swords, Guidala: the bravest winged giant armed with long spears and sharp swords, Sinogo: the handsomest winged giant armed with long spears and sharp swords; best loved by Kaptan but betrayed his master and was imprisoned under the sea, Maguyaen: the goddess of the winds of the sea, Magauayan: fought against Kaptan for eons until Manaul intervened, Manaul: the great bird who dropped great rocks upon the battle of Kaptan and Magauayan, creating islands, Lidagat: the sea married to the wind; daughter of Maguayan, Lihangin: the wind married to the sea; son of Kaptan, Licalibutan: the rock-bodied son of Lidagat and Lihangin; inherited the control of the wind from his father; initiated the revolt against one of his grandfathers, Kaptan; killed by Kaptan's rage; his body became the earth, Liadlao: the gold-bodied son of Lidagat and Lihangin; killed by Kaptan's rage during the great revolt; his body became the sun, Libulan: the copper-bodied son of Lidagat and Lihangin; killed by Kaptan's rage during the great revolt; his body became the moon, Lisuga: the silver-bodied son of Lidagat and Lihangin; accidentally killed by Kaptan's rage during her brothers' revolt; her body fragments became the stars, Adlaw: the sun deity worshiped by the good, Bulan: the moon deity who gives light to sinners and guides them in the night, Makilum-sa-twan: the god of plains and valleys, Kasaray-sarayan-sa-silgan: the god of streams, Suklang-malaon: the goddess of happy homes, Maka-ako: also called Laon; the creator of the universe, Makabosog: a deified chieftain who provides food for the hungry, Sidapa: the goddess of death; co-ruler of the middleworld called Kamaritaan, together with Makaptan, Makaptan: the god of sickness; co-ruler of the middleworld called Kamaritaan, together with Sidapa; he is a brother of Magyan and Sumpoy, Danapolay: the god who supervises the other deities who answer to Sidapa and Makaptan, Sappia: the goddess of mercy originating from the island of Bohol who empties the milk from her breasts onto weeds, giving the origin of white rice; when milk ran out, blood came out from her breast, giving the origin of red rice, Tan Mulong: guardian of a spirit cave where souls may be imprisoned; has a spirit dog with one mammary gland and two genitals. The ancient Egyptians could see that insects attacked dead bodies, but centipedes fed on the insects and so they concluded that the centipedes protected the dead. NOTE: These settings will only apply to the browser and device you are currently using. Picardal Jr., E. B. Wigington, Patti. Woolly Bears. Philippine folklore stories. US-China Education Review B, May 2016, Vol. POTET, Jean-Paul G. (2013). 45, No. "Western Visayan Verbal Lore." E. Floro, 1950. Cawed, C. (1972). As centipedes are venomous, Sepa was considered to have power over other venomous animals and could be invoked for protection against snake bites and scorpion stings. 17: The Adam and Eve of the Ilocanos. Living in Danger: Exploring the Culture of Disaster of the Ati Peoples in Bicol, Philippines. E.P. Most centipedes are primarily carnivorous and only eat vegetable matter when starving, but are otherwise opportunistic feeders. North Atlantic Books. The Culture of the Bontoc Igorot. Cultural Center of the Philippines. University,University of Manila. 1/2: The Negritos as a Minority Group in the Philippines. A reclamation of one's heritage. Global ICCA Database: Igmalengen sacred forests of Portulin, Mindanao, Philippines. Tenorio, J., Stuart A. Schlegel, S. A. Maka-andog: A Reconstructed Myth from Eastern Samar, Philippines. Springer International Publishing. Webdeities associated with centipedesgriffin park demolishedgriffin park demolished littlewillownymph said: not a god, but related to spiders: deitiesdaily.tumblr.com. Psychic Phenomena: A Clinical Investigation. Thanks to Valentine's Day, many gods and goddesses of love and fertility are honored at this time. Lahing Pilipino Publication. Lulu.com, 2016. As centipedes are venomous, Sepa was also considered to have power over other venomous animals and could be invoked for protection against snake bites and scorpion stings. Jenks, A. Datu na Gyadsal: the chief adversary, who was also later called as Satan by Muslim converts; Spirit of the Rainbow: a spirit who may cut the finger of those who use their index finger to point at the rainbow, Bantugen: an epic hero-god and the god of forefathers who the masses look up to and trust, Apo: anestral spirits who take the role of intermediaries who overcome evil spirits, Pagari: also called Inikadowa, the twin-spirit who is sometimes in the form of a crocodile; if a person is possessed by them, the person will attain the gift of healing, Tarabusao: a half-man, half-horse giant monster who rules Mindanao and feasted on male human flesh, which caused many to escape into the island of Mantapuli; beheaded by Skander, Skander: the ruler of Mantapuli and an epic hero who went on a quest to slay the monster Tarabusao, Bai Labi Mapanda: the fairest lady of Mantapuli who is married to Skander, Kalanganan Kapre: a good giant who provided the people of Kalanganan I with security, guarding them against bad elements; eventually left Kalanganan when his home near the Pulangi river was cut down due to a surge in human population, Rajah Indarapatra: brother of Rajah Solayman; gave his ring and sword called Jurul Pakal to his brother, who went on a quest to defeat the monsters in Maguindanao; also planted a tree which would only die if Rajah Solayman dies; searched for his brother, who he revived using heaven-sent waters at Mount Gurayn; he afterwards went into his own quest, where he slayed a seven-headed monster; he eventually returned to Mantapoli, Rajah Solayman: brother of Rajah Indarapatra; went on a quest to defeat various monsters; slayed Kurita, Tarabusar, and Pah, but died when Pah's weight crushed him; revived when Rajah Indarapatra poured heaven-sent waters onto his bones, where afterwards, Rajah Solayman returned to Mantapoli. Cultural and ecological significance of Odonata (Insecta) to the T'boli of Lake Sebu, Mindanao, Philippines. Jocano, F. L. (1969). Page 168. Saway, V. L. The Talaandig. Monier-Williams, Monier (1872). Some Aspects of Filipino Vernacular Literature, 292293. THe Bukidnon Batbatonon and Pamuhay: A Socio-Literary Study. University of Manila Journal Of East Asiatic Studies, Volumes 7-8. La Solidaridad, Volume 5. National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Hislop, S. K. (1971). In Asian folklore, especially in that of the Vedda of Sri Lanka the peacock deserves a charm of praise since this bird kills centipedes and snakes.[3]. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Global Environment Facility, and UNDP. Ateneo de Manila University. that might be UPG but Ive heard it pretty often. La religin antigua de los Filipinos. Madrid, 1895. Fansler, Filipino Popular Tales, pp. Aring Sinukan: sun god of war and death, taught the early inhabitants the industry of metallurgy, wood cutting, rice culture and even waging war; Mingan: a deity who rules with Sinukuan over Arayat, also called Kalaya and Alaya, Apolaqui: sun god who battled his sister, Mayari, Mayari: the moon goddess who battled her brother, Apolaqui, Apng Malyari: moon god who lives in Mt. Contrasting landscapes, conflicting ontologies. An old Arabic folktale tells of the mantis pointing towards Mecca, and early French stories indicate that a lost child could find its way home by following the directions of a praying mantis. Malay, P. C. (1957). National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Some (unverified) online sites suggest that Sepa is associated with fertility for one or both of these two reasons: centipedes follow along after earthworms, which fertilize the soil as they pass; and Sepa has been depicted with the head of a donkey, linking Him to donkey manure used in fertilization of the fields. Mallari, J. C. (2009). The Religion of the Ifugaos, Volumes 6568. Chicago: A.C. McClurg and Co. . Page 872. Schlegel, S. A. The University of the Philippines Press. Martinez-Juan, M. C. (2003). 160(1): 3171. Isneg Tales. These are just a few of the legends about bees. Mayura is associated with a number of gods and deities of the Hindus including the following: In general, feathers of mayura are considered sacred and are used to dust the religious images and implements of Hindus. In F. Demetrio (Ed.). (2013). 8, No. Vocabulario de la lengua tagala. A Sanskrit-English Dictionary. (1923). Sepa is considered to be a protector against poisonous bites and stings, which is a common attribute among deities of venomous creatures, including scorpions (Serqet) and snakes (Wadjet and others). Alacacin, C. (1952). University of San Carlos Publications. China: Tuttle Publishing, Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd. Eugenio, D. L. (2013). Kami can be good or bad. Arnaiz, V. C. (2014). Cajetas-Saranza, R. (2016). Depending on where you live, you probably see spiders starting to emerge from their hiding spots at some point in the summer. Eugenio, D. L. (1989). Egyptian Gods The Complete List. Historical Dictionary of the Philippines. McFarland, 2016. WebMaybe it's not necessarily a deity but a sign, an omen or premonition. Image by James Hager/Robert Harding World Imagery/Getty Images. Schebesta, P. (1952). The Philippine Archipelago: The Spanish Creation of the Philippines: The Birth of a Nation. Donoso, Isaac (2016). With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. Arbues, L. R. (1960). Beyer, H.O. Vocabulario de la lengua tagala, trabajado por varios sugetos doctos y graves, y ltimamente aadido, corregido y coordinado. Wilson, L. L. (1947). Sepa was usually depicted as mummy with the two antenna of a centipede. 5. History Department, De La Salle University Manila. (1913). (1983). (1582) 1903. A gem of ages: 7 island rock formations in Northern Samar. Balatik: Etnoastronomiya, Kalangitan sa Kabihasnang Pilipino. North Atlantic Books, 2010. Bikols of the Philippines. Manuscript Collection on Philippine Folktakes. "The Greater Central Philippines hypothesis". Burton, J. W. (1977). Aggirigira: Invisible beings that cause mischief, diseases and misfortunes, Biuag: a culture hero who possessed a golden lace amulet, Malana: a culture hero who possessed a golden axe amulet, Nanolay: creator of all things; a culture hero and a beneficent deity; never inflicts pain or punishment on the people; responsible for the origin and development of the world, Ofag: cousin of Nanolay; personification of evil, Talanganay: a male god-spirit; enters the body of a healer and gives instructions on how to heal the sick while in a trance, Menalam: a female goddess-spirit; enters the body of a healer and gives instructions on how to heal the sick while in a trance. To Love and to Suffer: The Development of the Religious Congregations for Women in the Spanish Philippines, 1565-1898. San Antonio, Juan Francisco de (1738). Page 251. Lulu.com, 2016. HAU Journal of Ethnographic Theory. Andico, F. L. The Lowland Cultural Community of Pangasinan. It could be inferred that Cent These perceptions of existence towards gods, goddesses, deities, and spirits in the sacred native Filipino religions, is the same way how Christians perceive the existence of their god they refer as God and the same way Muslims perceive the existence of their god they refer as Allah. Dictionary Yakan Pilipino English. Of Ampuan, R. B., et al. Believe it or not, many insects are associated with a variety of magical properties from predicting the weather to communicating with the dead. He then used it to predict winter weather, with a pretty good success rate. Quezon City: Kalikasan Press. I wondered if I was the only Kemetic who, in that moment, was offering to Him, as He is not a well-known god, but rather than feeling the enormity of a mostly-undistracted Netjerus direct attention, I got the distinct sense that He stays quite industrious in the Unseen, in the underworld, working to protect Wesir and to purify the kau who come to be weighed against Maats feather. There are over a hundred distinct pantheons in the Philippines. University of San Carlos. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. (2017). Jocano, F. L. (1968). (1984). Asian Studies, Volumes 21-30. Blumentritt, Ferdinand (1895). University of Manila Journal of East Asiatic Studies, Volume 5. p. 52. University of California Publications in American Archaeology, 227353. Fundacin Santiago, 1995. Page 476. Budge, E Wallis (1904) The Gods of the Egyptians, Faulkner Raymond (2000) The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by DayPinch, Geraldine (2002) Handbook Egyptian Mythology, Wilkinson, Richard H. (2003) The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Springer. Postma, A. New Day Publishers. Oceanic Linguistics30:73129. CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Peoples of the Philippines (1994). The following is a list of gods, goddesses, deities, and many other divine, semi-divine, and important figures from classical Philippine mythology and indigenous Philippine folk religions collectively referred to as Anito, whose expansive stories span from a hundred years ago to presumably thousands of years from modern times. Took a bit of self-control not to flinch, either way! Tengu. To the last grain of rice: T'boli subsistence production. La religin antigua de los Filipinos. It could be inferred that Cent Things I have been extrapolating, inferring, and/or contemplating, which I have not verified in any historical source: So, tonight, I did a light purification and laid a modest offering spread for the Feast of Sepa: sausage slices and sharp cheddar, cool water, incense, and a candle. Kenno, L. W. V. (1901). Lifestyle Inquirer. (2019). Bacwaden, J. O. C. (1997). C & E Publishing. Cultural Center of the Philippines (1994). Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society Vol. The Sulod: A Mountain People In Central Panay, Philippines. Pamulak Manobo: supreme deity and creator of the world, including the land, sea, and the first humans; throws water from the sky, causing rain, while his spit are the showers; Melu: another name of the supreme deity, who created humans, aided by his brother Fun Tao Tana, Manama: another name of the supreme deity who created the world and human beings, Fun Tao Tana: aided Melu in the creation of humans; put on the noses of humans upside down, which Melu corrected, Malaki tohu Awig: the hero who destroyed sickness, Tarabumo: deity for whom the rice ceremony is held, Tonamaling: a deity who may be benevolent or malevolent, Lumbat: a divinity of the skyworld who became a diwata when the chief deity cut out his intestines; eventually became the greatest of all Diwata, Diwata (general): a class of deities; also a name associated with the chief deity, Tolus ka balakat: the dweller of the ritual hanger, Unnamed Gods: gods whose fire create smoke that becomes the white clouds, while the sun creates yellow clouds that make the colors of the rainbow, Unnamed Divinities: each realm in the skyrealms are ruled by a lesser divinity, Darago: god of warriors married to Mandarangan, Mandarangan: god of warriors married to Darago; resides at Mount Apo's summit; human sacrifices to him are rewarded with health, valor in war, and success in the pursuit of wealth, Mebuyan: the underworld goddess who governs Banua Mebuyan, a special place reserved for children who died at their mother's breast; she nourishes the souls of dead infants, until they no longer need nursing, Bait Pandi: the goddess of weavers who taught women weaving, Sky Goddess: the sky herself; debated with Lumabet, until an agreement was reached, so that Lumabet and his people may enter the sky, except for the last man, Lumabet: a hero who guided his people into the sky, where they became immortals, Father of Lumabet: was cut into many pieces many times under Lumabet's order, until he became a small child, Tagalion: son of Lumabet and searched for his father in Lumabet's abode underground; aided by white bees in finding his father in the sky, Eels of Mount Apo: two giant eels, where one went east and arrived at sea, begetting all the eels of the world; the other went west, and remained on land until it died and became the western foothills of Mount Apo, Toglai: one of the two ancestors of mankind; became a spirit after death, Toglibon: one of the two ancestors of mankind; became a spirit after death, Limocan: a venerated omen bird, who warned a chief about the dangers during the rescue of the chief's kidnapped daughter, Lakivot: a giant civet who pursued the flowers of gold guarded by the one-eyed ogassi and witches called busaw; turned into a young man after his eyebrows were shaved, Girl Companion of Lakivot: requested Lakivot to bring the flowers of gold, which later resulted into their marriage, Melu: the creator deity whose teeth are pure gold and whose skin is pure white; created humans with the god Tau Tana.
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