HINILAWOD

"TALES FROM THE MOUTH OF THE

HALAWOD RIVER"
(REGION 6)
Presented by : Claire Yvon O. Abatayo -BSED 2A
 TOPIC OUTLINE

THE STORY'S AUTHOR'S SUMMARY

REGION 6
ORIGIN BACKGROUND

LITERARY LITERARY
ELEMENTS ANALYSIS
 HINILAWOD'S ORIGIN
Hinilawod is an epic poem orally transmitted from early inhabitants of a
place called Sulod in central Panay, Philippines. The term "Hinilawod"
generally translates to "Tales From The Mouth of The Halawod River".

This 8,340-verse epic is chanted when performed and would take about
three days when performed in its original form, making it one of the
longest epics known.

HUGAN-AN
- a singer/chanter of the epic poem Hinilawod of
the Central Panay, Philippines.
 AUTHOR'S
BACKGROUND
FELIPE LANDA JOCANO
Born: February 5, 1930 in Cabatuan, Iloilo,
Philippine Islands
Died October 27, 2013 (aged 83)
Nationality: Filipino
Occupation: Anthropologist
Known for Significant body of work within
the field of Philippine cultural
anthropology, widely recognized as "the
country’s foremost cultural anthropologist".
WELCOME TO
REGION 6!
 The region is

REGION 6
1.05 M hectares or
dominated by the 52% of the total land
native speakers of area. 35.4% of this is
four Visayan riceland. The region also

(PANAY
languages: produces sugar,
Hiligaynon, Kinaray- coconut, banana, fruits,
a, Aklanon and root crops and

ISLAND)
Capiznon. vegetables.

FESTIVALS: The region’s

Ati-atihan in aklan ethnolinguistic
Binirayan in Antique people are called
Sinadya sa Halaran Panay-Hiligaynons
in Capiz (Ilonggos, Aklanons,
Manggahan in Capiceños,
Guimaras Antiqueños, and
Dinagyang in Iloilo
Masskara in Negros
Negrenses).
Occidental
SUMMARY OF HINILAWOD
Once upon a time, there was a Goddess of the sky named "Alunsina", in
fear of not being able to get married, the king of the Gods, "Kaptan"
suggested that she has to get married. Many Gods came to Alunsina's hand.
But everyone was disappointed because Alunsina's chosen one was a mortal
named "Paubari". Datu Paubari was the ruler of Halawod.

Alunsina's decision greatly angered other gods. Some gods led by

"Maklium-sa-t'wan" agreed to have a meeting to destroy the marriage of
Alunsina and Paubari through a flood in the valley. But Alunsina and
Paubari survived the disaster with the help of Suklang Malayon, Alunsina's
sister. Malayon heard the plan of some gods so she told Paubari and Alunsina
to go to a high place. After the flood subsided, Alunsina and Paubari secretly
returned to the Halawod.
 SUMMARY OF HINILAWOD
After a few months, Alunsina gave birth to triplets named Labaw Dongon,
Humadapnon and Dumalapdap.

After the birth, Alunsina immediately summoned the priest Bungot-Banwa to

perform the ritual to make the triplets strong. After the ritual Labaw Dongon,
Humadapnon and Dumalapdap became strong and handsome.

The three brothers had their own adventures like Labaw Donggon. He heard
of a place called Handug where a beautiful maiden named Angoy Ginbitinan
lived. When he finally met the maiden’s father and asked for her hand in
marriage, the father asked him to fight the monster Manalintad as part of his
dowry. To prove his victory,he brought to Angoy Ginbitinan’s father the
monster’s tail.
 SUMMARY OF HINILAWOD
After the wedding, Labaw Donggon proceeded home with his new bride. The moment
they arrived home Labaw Donggon told his mother to take care of his wife because he is
taking another quest, this time he was going to Tarambang Burok to marry Abyang
Durunuun. Before he can get to the place he has to pass a ridge guarded by a giant
named Sikay Padalogdog who has hundred arms. He defeated the monster so she
married Abyang Durunuun.

Before long he went on another journey, this time it is to Gadlum to ask for the hand
of Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata who is the young bride of Saragnayan, the lord of
darkness. He fought with Saragnayan but was defeated and imprisoned by Saragnayan.

Because of this Labaw Donggon's sons took revenge and immediately fought against
Saragnayan. Labaw Donggon's son later succeeded and they both returned to their
place.
 SUMMARY OF HINILAWOD
Also because of the imprisonment of Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap were very angry.
Humadapnon promised that he would avenge his brother until Saragnayan's descendants.

One day he reached a place called Piniling Tubig who was ruled by Datu Umbaw Pinaumbaw. There was a
big gathering in the village and when they asked what was going on they were told that the datu was giving his
daughter for marriage to whoever could remove the huge boulder that rolled from a mountain into the center of
the village. Many men tried their luck but no one so far was able to even move the stone. Humadapnon took off
his magic cape and used it to lift the stone and threw it back into the mountain. The datu kept his word and
Humadapnon married his daughter.

During the wedding feast Humadapnon heard about the beauty of the goddess of greed Burigadang Pada
Sinaklang Bulawan from a guest minstrel who sang at the celebration. After the wedding, Humadapnon went to
seek the hand of the goddess in marriage. Along the way he encountered Buyong Makabagting, son of the
mighty Datu Balahidyong of Paling Bukid who was also travelling with the same purpose in mind. Upon
learning of Humadapnon’s intent, Buyong Makabagting challenged him to a duel. They fought and Buyong
Makabagting was no match to Humadapnon’s strength and skill. The fight ended when Buyong Makabagting
surrendered and even promised to aid Humadapnon in his quest. Humadapnon married the goddess and
brought her home.
 SUMMARY OF HINILAWOD
After Humadapnon left to take revenge and married his wives, Dumalapdap also left to get
lucky and marry "Lubay Lubyok Mahanginun si Mahuyokhuyokan". Dumalapdap fought the
creature with two heads called "Balanakon".

After this, Dumalapdap also fought the creature "Uyutang" which resembled a smile with large
fangs and poisonous claws. Dumalapdap fought Uyutang for seven months. Dumalapdap was
successful and "Lubay-Lubyok Hanginun si Mahuyokhuyokan" went home with him to get
married.

When the brothers returned, Datu Paubari celebrated their victory.

LITERARY ELEMENTS
 CHARACTERS
Alunsina - Goddess of the eastern sky.
Datu Paubari - A mortal and mighty ruler of Halawod.
Suklang Malayon - Goddess and guardian of happy homes, sister of Alunsina.
Labaw Donggon - Eldest son of Alunsina and Datu Paubari
Humadapnon - 2nd of the triplets of Alunsina and Datu Paubari
Dumalapdap - 3rd triplets of Alunsina and Datu Paubari
Angoy Ginbitinan - first wife of Labaw Donggon
Abyang Durunuun- second wife of Labaw Donggon
Aso Mangga - Angoy Ginbitinan’s child
Abyang Baranugon - Abyang Durunuun’s son.
Saragnayan - Lord of the darkness
 CHARACTERS
Sikay Padalugdog - monster who has hundred arms.
Maklium-sa-t'wan - who heads the plan to destroy the wedding of Alunsina and
Paubari.
Bungot-Banwa - the priest who performed the ritual to the triplets.
Manalintad - a monster whom Labaw Donggon fought for Angoy Ginbitinan
Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata - wife of Saragnayan
Lubay Lubyok Mahanginun si Mahuyokhuyokan - wife of Dumalapdap.
Balanakon - a two-headed monster whom Dumalapdap fought for Lubay.
Uyutang - the last monster whom Dumalapdap fought for Lubay.
Datu Umbaw Pinaumbaw - Ruler of Piniling Tubig, gives his daughter to whoever
removes the rock in the center of the village.
Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan - Goddess of greed, 2nd wife of Humadapnon.
 SETTINGS
3. Handug 5. Gadlum
1. Eastern Sky
4. Tambang Burok 6. Piniling tubig
2. Halawod
PLOT
Exposition - When the goddess of the eastern sky Alunsina
(also known as Laun Sina, “The Unmarried One”) reached
maidenhood, the king of the gods, Kaptan, decreed that she should
marry. All the unmarried gods of the different domains of the
universe tried to win her hand to no avail. She chose to marry a
mortal, Datu Paubari, the mighty ruler of Halawod
 PLOT
Rising Action - When Labaw was prisoned beneath Saragnayan.
Climax- The revenge for Labaw because he was imprisoned beneath
Saragnayan. They fought freedom to save Labaw.
- the adventures and struggles of Humandapnon and Dumalapdap
in fighting for their wives.
Falling Action - When they saved Labaw beneath Saragnayan.
- When the Humadapnon and Dumalapdap won the fight
for their desired wives.
Resolution - Datu Paubari was very happy when he was reunited with his three sons
and he prepared a feast in their honor. After the celebration, the three brothers left
for different parts of the world. Labaw Donggon went to the north, Humadapnon
went south, Dumalapdap to the west and Datu Paubari remained in the east.
 PLOT
Conflict - The conflict of the story is when the
three sons of Alunsina (goddess of the eastern
sky) and Datu Paubari (the mighty ruler of
Halawod) fight for their desired wives.
Man Vs. Man
 THEME
Show of the culture
religion and rituals of ancient
people of Sulod
the importance of family and
unconditional love of the family.
loyalty
 LITERARY ANALYSIS
Hinilawod is not just a literary piece but also
a source of information about culture,
religion and rituals of the ancient people of
Sulod; showing us that ancient Filipinos
believed in the “sacred,” in the importance of
family honor and in personal courage and
dignity.
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