Module 2.

Desired Learning Outcome

After completing this lesson, you are expected to:

analyze folklores in terms of their literary, historical, cultural, and social significance

Another kind of folklore is the ethno-epic or folk epic. As learned, these are heroic exploits or

events of a hero under supernatural control. It is intended to entertain and praise a hero. An

epic singer, who may either be a man or woman, chants or sings this long narrative. S/he is believed to

have a prodigious memory and an eloquent tongue, as well as learns best during the night, for it is

quiet. One famous epic by the Suludnons in the island of Panay discovered by the anthropologist

Landa Jocana in 1955 is Hinilawod,. It is an 8,340 epic narrative, part of the Sugidanon (from the term

“sugid,” meaning -to tell- of the Suludnons.

Read the epic Hinilawod by going to this source---Hinilawod: Talesfrom the mouth of the Halawod

river. (July2010). Retrieved from: htpps://hinilawod.wordpress.com/the-story/ Then do the following

tasks below.

Activity 2

A. Complete each item below with the correct answer.

1 . Panay Bukidnon’s supreme god is---

2. The eldest of the three sons of Datu Paubari and Alunsina is---

3. The god of the plain who led the protest regarding Alunsina’s choice of a husband is---

4. The goddess and guardian of happy homes and sister of Alunsina is---

5 The lord of the underworld of the Panay people and the sister of Abyang Durunuum whom
 Labaw Dunggon seeks for marriage is---

6. Panay people’s lord of darkness is---

7. Angoy Ginbitinan’s son is---

8. . Labaw Dunggon’s son whose umbilical cord is still attached is---

9. The brother of Labaw Dunggon who pledges to wreak revenge

to all of Saragnayan’s kinsmen and followers is---

10. A seductive sorceress from the ridge of Talagas Kuting-tang who transformes

herself into a beautiful maiden is---

11.. The ruler of the Piniling Tubig is---

12. The brother of Labaw Dunggon who goes to Burutlakan ka adlaw and brigs

with him Dumasig is-- -

B. Using google map, describe the location of the Suludnons in not more than three sentences.

C. Answer the following questions:

1. What are the major means of livelihood of the Panay Bukidnon?

2. What are the uses of fronds (alingharan) and kamangyan?

3. What is a dowry?

4. What does the ethno-epic Hinilawod show about Panay people based on the characteristics of

the three main heroes? Limit your answers to three. Cite events from the epic.

5. What does the epic show regarding the life of the Panay people?

Limit your answers to three and cite events from the epic.

6. How is society made up, as disclosed in the epic?

7. In terms of spiritual aspect, what are the beliefs of the Panay people before?

Cite three examples from the epic.

D. Interview an elder or research on a folklore (a myth, legend, folk song, etc.) from your place.

Take note of its historical, cultural, religious and societal values. Share it in our google meeting.

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