Teaching English in Elementary

Grades through Literature

Activity 3

Submitted by:
Jhonry D. Laquinta
BEEd 3-A
COMPILATION OF LEGENDS. AT LEAST 2 EXAMPLES
EACH OF THE LEGENDS ABOUT:
A.PLACES
B.FRUITS
C.FLOWERS
D.PLANTS
E.ANIMALS
F.NATURE (MT. APO, PASIG RIVER, ETC)
G.LEGENDARY HEROES (BIAG-NI LAM-ANG,
BERNARDO DE CAPRIO)

 PLACES
Legend of Maria
Christina Falls

Maria Christina Falls is located in Lanao del Norte, the

waterfalls is 98 meters high and is actually the main
hydroelectric power source of Mindanao. With two
plunges of water next to each other, the Maria Cristina
Falls is known as “twin falls” not only because its flow is
separated vertically by a rock, but also because it is said
to actually be a petrified beautiful maiden with never-
ending tears coming from her eyes.

According to one version, Maria Cristina, the adopted

daughter of a Sultan, fell in love with a prince. Long story
short, they were engaged, and a big wedding feast was
soon set. Unbeknown to both was a witch who was also in
love with the prince, and jealous of Maria Cristina’s
beauty.
 PLACES
Legend of Bulkang
Mayon

Mayon Volcano, is an active volcano which is located at

southeastern Luzon, Philippines, dominating the city of
Legaspi. Called the world's most perfect volcanic cone
because of the symmetry of its shape, it has a base 80
miles (130 km) in circumference and rises to 8,077 feet
(2,462 metres) from the shores of Albay Gulf.

Legend has it that a beautiful maiden, Magayon, lived

in a place called Ibalon. She was the daughter of Makusog,
the chief of the tribe. Magayon was so beautiful that men
from all over visited Ibalon just to get a glimpse of her
beauty. One of those suitors was Pagtuga, a warrior and
the chief of Iraga.
 FRUITS
Legend of Pineapple

The Legend of the Pineapple is a folktale about a young

girl named Pina. She was, without a doubt, the most
spoiled child her village had ever seen. When her mother
grew ill, Pina could not be bothered to help, even though
her mother only asked her to boil some rice. Pina claimed
she couldn't find the ladle. Her frustrated mother made a
wish that Pina would grow a thousand eyes so she could
see the ladle. Pina disappeared and the neighbors had to
help her mother get well. Her mother searched for Pina,
but couldn't find her. Finally her mother found a large
round fruit growing with a thousand unseeing eyes. Her
mother took the seeds from the fruit and grew a lot of
them, then gave them to the people in the village. This was
the first and only generous thing Pina had ever done for
anyone else.
 FRUITS
Legend of Lanzones

THE LANZONES is one of the Philippines’ best loved

fruits. It abounds in the country during the months of
October and November. It is mostly grown in the province
of Laguna, particularly in Paete, a town which is also noted
for its woodcarving and papier-mache craft. For some
people however, the sweetest varieties are those in
Camiguin.

The people prayed deeply for the drought to pass so

that they could start planting and harvesting again since
their food stores were already running out. They believed
that the mystical woman took off the poison from the
fruit. They were very grateful for the miracle. From then
on, they called it “lansones”.
 FLOWERS
Legend of
Sampaguita
The sampaguita, the national flower of the Philippines,
is symbolic of devotion, humility and strength. The name
"sampaguita" comes from the Filipino legend of the young
Princess Lakambini. In Filipino or pinoy culture, the family
is at the heart and center of all special occasions. Flowers
are considered tokens of love, gratitude, celebration,
innocence and all things good.

Sampaguita is actually a Spanish term which originates

from Filipino words sumpa kita, meaning 'I promise you'.
Needless to say, this flower has become a symbol of love,
purity, devotion, dedication, strength and fidelity. The
legend of Sampaguita tells the story of a group of children
whose lives are inexorably bound up with Sampaguita the
national flower of Philippines and the myths that surround
it. Sampaguita blossoms are much sought-after but, since
they wilt quickly, they must be sold within twenty-four
hours.
 FLOWERS

Legend of Rose

The Legend of the Rose is a story of love and life, a

love that never dies, and a story of a power that when
used for the wrong reason can make one cold and evil. It
begins in the kingdoms of Glenview and Penrose, where
there is a beautiful princess and a handsome prince who
grow up together and fall in love.

The red rose symbolizes romance, love, beauty, and

courage. A red rosebud signifies beauty and purity. A
thornless red rose means love at first sight. Yellow roses
symbolize friendship and joy, and new beginnings. Orange
roses symbolize fascination, desire, and sensuality.
 PLANTS
Legend of Banana

Long ago, there were group of british people who visit

the philippines. To conduct a survey. But before they’ve
conducted survey the filipinos offer a snack. The snack
looks like a 1 bundle of fruit with a curvey form. The british
ask the filipinos what is the name of the fruit? The filipinos
replied, “ we don’t know what’s the name of this fruit, but
we assure you that this food is delicious.” The Filipinos
said that, “there are many different culture who visits our
country, they’ve taste and like the fruit but they can’t give
a name of it Then, the british people ate the fruit and they
were amazed of the taste and they like it. After eating the
fruit, the british people people think and watch the area of
the philippines so they’ve decided to make a name of the
fruit. They saw that the fruit was in a sagg form. So they
decided to name it SAGGING because during on their
survey in the Philippines, the area has a lot of sagging
angles. And sagg means curve or decline to a lower level.
So, that’s why they named it Saging.
 PLANTS

Legend of Mango

We call Mango as “Mangga”. The heart shaped of the

mango which has a golden yellow color when ripe
represents the “golden heart” of every Filipinos, meaning
that each of us has kindness instilled in our hearts.

Legend of the Mango (Alamat ng Mangga) is an

illustrated storybook for children narrating the origins of
the famed local fruit in the Philippines. This book is part of
the Mangoholic series of prints celebrating the value of
the Philippine mango to the community, the country’s
agricultural industry, its culture and the arts. A mango is a
symbol of love, fertility, wealth, and happiness in many
cultures. Its symbolic meaning is generally quite positive.
Seeing mango in your dreams can also have positive
interpretations.
 ANIMALS
Legend of Sea
Serpents
For thousands of years, people have passed down
tales of Sea Serpents. This mythological sea monster has
been seen through the generations, with tales morphing
into legend and becoming part of many cultures
worldwide. It is truly one of the great creatures of the sea
and, across religions and regions, the myth of the Sea
Serpent still rages on.
To conclusively pin down the identity of a Sea Serpent
is a tricky task, due to many different interpretations
forming through the ages. However, a Sea Serpent is
typically an incredibly large reptile that lives in the vast
ocean. Sometimes they are described as Sea Dragons, a
Water Dragon, Sea Snakes, or even Leviathan. They tend
to have either a snakelike head or dragon head, a long
neck, and sharp scales. In nearly all accounts, the Sea
Serpent is a malevolent, terrible creature, feared by
sailors and fishermen, causing death and destruction on
the high seas.
 ANIMALS
Legend of Unicorn

The unicorn is a legendary creature that has been

described since antiquity as a beast with a single large,
pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead. In
European literature and art, the unicorn has for the last
thousand years or so been depicted as a white horse-like
or goat-like animal with a long straight horn with spiraling
grooves, cloven hooves, and sometimes a goat's beard.

In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, it was commonly

described as an extremely wild woodland creature, a
symbol of purity and grace, which could be captured only
by a virgin. The unicorn symbolism is linked to purity,
freedom, gentleness, virginity, innocence, divinity, and
magic. Christians believe that the unicorn symbol is that
of Christ and Mother Mary themselves. Seeing unicorns in
dreams is inevitably a sign of good luck, happiness, and a
positive omen.
 NATURE
Legend of Mt. Iraya

The Mother Mountain talks about a widow who lived

with her two daughters that want nothing but to play. The
mother asked her daughters to prepare their dinner as
soon as she finishes work. By the time the mother came
home, the daughters were not there so she cooked the
dinner herself. As soon as the daughters came home, they
saw their mother preparing dinner and yet decided to play
again. The mother got frustrated and left the house. It was
late night and the daughters followed her. Little do they
know that their mother turned into a shape of mountain
called Mt. Iraya. “Mother Mountain” resonated with Ong
“because it's a story that deals with a basic childhood fear:
if you're not good, your mother will leave.” It is also a
wonderful tale about how a mountain that looks like a
woman was formed. Mt. Iraya is a sacred mountain. There
is a belief that if a ring of cloud surrounds it, a prominent
figure will die. And legend has it that when you climb the
mountain, like a mother, she'll listen to your hearts' desire
and makes it come true.
 NATURE
Legend of Pasig
River
Long ago, there were two young lovers. The girl was a
Filipina named Paz and the gentleman was Spanish. One
night, they decided to boat along a quiet and deep river.
The boy was the one paddling the boat while Paz was
calmly seated in front of him. The two romantically sailed
the length of the river under the moonlight and along the
cool breeze.

As they passed along floating water lilies, Paz extended

her arm and reached for a flower. The guy, not noticing
what Paz was up to, got off-balanced and fell into the
waters. The guy doesn’t know how to swim so every time
his head will pop above the water, he shouts, “Paz,
sigueme! Paz, sigueme!” which means, “Paz, rescue me!”
Paz tried hard to reach for her lover but she did not
succeed. At the last time the boy emerged, all he managed
to say was, “Paz, sig…”
 LEGENDARY HEROES

Legend of Biag ni
Lam-Ang
Don Juan and his wife Namongan lived in Nalbuan,
now part of La Union in the northern part of the
Philippines. They had a son named Lam-ang. Before Lam-
ang was born, Don Juan went to the mountains in order to
punish a group of their Igorot enemies. While he was away,
his son Lam-ang was born. It took four people to help
Namongan give birth. As soon as the baby boy popped
out, he spoke and asked that he be given the name Lam-
ang. He also chose his godparents and asked where his
father was.

It was a tradition to have a newly married man swim

in the river for the rarang fish. Unfortunately, Lam-ang
dove straight into the mouth of the water monster
Berkakan. Ines had Marcos get his bones, which she
covered with a piece of cloth. His rooster crowed and his
dog barked and slowly the bones started to move. Back
alive, Lam-ang and his wife lived happily ever after with
his white rooster and gray dog.
 LEGENDARY HEROES
Legend of Bernardo
Carpio
Bernardo Carpio is a legendary figure in Philippine who
is said to be the cause of earthquakes. There are
numerous versions of this tale. Some versions say
Bernardo Carpio is a giant, as supported by the enormous
footsteps he has reputedly left behind in the mountains of
Montalban.

Others say he was the size of an ordinary man.

Accounts of the stories have pre-colonial origins, but the
name of the hero was Hispanized during the Spanish
colonization. The original name of the hero has been lost
in time. All versions of the story agree that Bernardo
Carpio had a strength that was similar to that of many
strong men-heroes in Asian epics, such as Lam-ang.