Legends of Southern Leyte:

Tales from the Treasured

Tomes

PREFACE
 Within the pages of this book, we embark on a captivating journey into the
realms of enchanting places of the different municipalities of Southern Leyte. Each
location holds its unique tapestry of legends, woven with threads of history, myth, and
the essence of the people who call these lands home.

As we delve into these extraordinary narratives, we are transported across time

and space, discovering the profound connections between humanity and the landscapes
that shape their beliefs and traditions. These legends, steeped in both reality and
fantasy, offer us a glimpse into the hearts of these communities, revealing the core
values and aspirations that have guided them through the ages.

Through the magic of storytelling, let us now set forth on this odyssey, where the
boundaries between myth and reality blur, and the echoes of the past resonate with the
present. May these legends ignite our imaginations, awaken our curiosity, and instill a
deeper appreciation for the profound beauty and diversity of the human experience.

Table of Contents
Pages

INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………… 1

ANAHAWAN
(Deoniel L. Limocon, Jesher A.Garzo)…………………………………………………………………….…… 2

BOLODBOLOD
(Christian Mundia)………………………………………………………..…………………………………………. 3

CABUTAN
(Redford P. Mondragon)………………………………………………………..………………………………….… 5

CANDAYUMAN
(Joseph A. Naol)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 6

HIMBANGAN
(Ann Nathalie E. Meode)…………………………………………………………………………………………..… 8

HINDAG-AN
(Jerlin A. Andalan)…………………..……………………………………………………………………………….… 10

HINUNANGAN
(Jake Getes, Niña Comeling)…………………..……………………………………………………….…………… 13

LIPANTO
(Ara Mae G. Caibigan)…………………….……..……………………………………………………….…………… 15

Mahayahay
(Kiss Mae M. Montigo)…………………………..……………………………………………………….…………… 17

OSAO
(Maria Theresa F.Misoles, Anaflor C. Pagpaguitan)…………………………………………….…………… 18

PANIAN
(Ly-Ann S. Alfaro)…………………………………..……………………………………………………….…………… 21

SAN VICENTE
(Wilona B. Torino)…………………………………..……………………………………………………….…………… 22

ST. NIÑO
(Kieth Christopher A. Pajigar)…………………..……………………………………………………….…………… 25

TIMBA
(Jaycee Kristine A. Carbonilla)…………………..……………..……………………………………….…………… 27