Versions of Early Filipino’s

View of the Universe

 Bathala
-also known as Abba, this highest-
ranking deity was described as
“may kapal sa lahat”, or the creator
of everything. His origin is unknown
but his name suggests Hindu influences.
According to William Henry Scott, the
name Bathala was derived from the
Sanskrit “bhattara” which means “noble
lord”.
Source: filipiknow.net
 Amihan
- is a genderless deity that is depicted
as a bird in the Philippine mythology.
According to the folklore, Amihan is
first creature to inhabit the universe,
along with the gods called Bathala and
Aman Sinaya.

Source: thephilippinestoday.com
 Aman Sinaya
- the ancient Philippine goddess of
the sea, and the protector of fisher-
men. Before, when all the earth was
only ocean, to challenge the heavens,
she made her waves so tall and it
crashed against the sky.

Source: littlestpersimmon.tumblr.com
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Question #1

Who is the genderless deity that inhabit

the universe along with the other gods?
Question #2

What do you mean by the

word Abba?
 Modified True or False

3. In the beginning, the earth was

consist of land and water.
Question #4

Who is the one that explains the

origin of the name Bathala?
Question #5

What is the Sanskrit term for Bathala?

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