THE LEGEND OF

Mayon Volcano

Presented by: Lina Natal

Nica Logatoc
The "Giving Tree" or Pili Tree, an outstanding work of
nature that blooms in the shade of the Mayon
Volcano, is the focal point of Pili Ani. The most
active volcano in the Philippines is Mayon, which is
located in the Albay Province of the Bicol area. It is
well known for having a perfect cone shape and is
also highly revered in Philippine folklore. The myth
of Mayon's formation tells the tale of two star-
crossed lovers, whose tragic conclusion caused the
volcano to erupt.
Story of Mayon
According to legend, Magayon, a
lovely maiden, resided in Ibalon. She
was the tribe's chief Makusog's
daughter. Men came to Ibalon from all
around only to see Magayon because
she was so stunning. The warrior and
Iraga chief Pagtuga was one of those
suitors. Pagtuga tried to win Magayon's
heart by giving her numerous priceless
presents, including gold and jewelry,
but Magayon remained unimpressed.
Someone else possessed her heart.
Magayon loved taking baths in the Yawa river when she was a young
girl. She once tripped on the cliffs and submerged herself. She cried
out for assistance because she couldn't swim. She was about to drown
when a warrior by the name of Pangaronon, who was walking by, heard
her cries for rescue. As their friendship developed into love,
Pangaronon eventually asked Chief Makusog for his daughter's hand in
marriage. This was the beginning of their relationship.

Makusog approved of the union because all he wanted for his daughter
was happiness. When Pagtuga learned of the wedding, he abducted
Chief Makusog and threatened to kill him unless Magayon agreed to
wed him instead. Magayon consented to marry Pagtuga in order to save
her father.
Pangaronon appeared on the wedding day to defend Magayon and
remove her from Pagtuga. The two men engaged in combat, and
Pangaronon mortally hit Pagtuga. Finally, Pangaronon and Magayon
were able to hug, but just as they did, Magayon was shot by a poisoned
arrow. One of Pagtuga's troops stabbed Pangaronon while he was knelt
over his dying Magayon at that point. Chief Makusog made the decision
to bury his daughter and her true love together to honor their
relationship.

People began to observe as the years went by that the area where
Magayon and Pangaronon were buried began to rise steadily higher.
The Mayon Volcano is the name of the mountain that grew from the
graves of the star-crossed lovers.
People still hold the Mayon Volcano mythology in high regard
today. It is reported that Pagtuga is bothering Magayon when it
is rumbling and about to erupt. Pangaronon is cuddling up to
Magayon while everything is calm. Pangaronon is kissing
Magayon when the clouds collide near the volcano's summit.
Mt. Mayon is not only a famous landmark in the Philippines; it is
also the inspiration for Pili Ani's Deep Detox Volcanic Exfoliating
Mask, which is made with volcanic ash harvested from the
volcano. This ash is extremely rare and can only be obtained
after an eruption, which occurs every 5 years. This exfoliating
mask, infused with Pili and Elemi Oils, gently clears pores,
removes dead skin, and reveals your skin's natural glow.
Mayon Volcano Then and
Now
 Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano is an active volcano in southeastern Luzon,

Philippines, that towers over the city of Legaspi. Because of its
symmetry, it is known as the world's most perfect volcanic cone. It
has a base circle of 80 miles (130 km) and rises to 8,077 feet (2,462
metres) from the coasts of Albay Gulf.
Thank you
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