Damiana Eugenio

Myths and Legends

- Eduardo Jr. P. Rodriguez

Works
• Philippine Folk Literature : An Anthology
• Philippine Folk Literature : The Myths
• Philippine Folk Literature : The Legends
• Philippine Folk Literature : The Folk Tales
• Philippine Folk Literature : The Riddles
• Philippine Folk Literature : The Proverbs
• Philippine Folk Literature : The Epics
 Myths vs. Legends
( Alamat )
• Myths - a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a
people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically
involving supernatural beings or events. (e.g. Myths of Malakas and
Maganda)
• Legends - is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human
actions perceived or believed both by teller and listeners to have taken place
within human history. ( e.g. Legend of Makahiya )
 Philippine Folk Literature : The Myths
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• Compilation of mythical stories in the country.
 Arrange in 8 categories :
• 1) the Gods: their Activities and Relationships;
• 2) Cosmology and Cosmogony;
• 3) Topographical Features of the Earth (water and land features);
• 4) World Calamities (The Great Flood);
• 5) Establishment of the Natural Order;
• 6) Creation and Ordering of Human Life;
• 7) Origin of Animal Life and Characteristics; and
• 8) Origin of Plant Life and Characteristics.
 Philippine Folk Literature : TheLegends
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• Compilation of traditional stories of legends in the Philippines.
 5 Types of Legends in this book:
• Heroic/historical legends, about epic and culture heroes, historical personages, and
persons with extraordinary powers;
• Religious legends, recounting miracles of God and His saints;
• Legends narrating encounters with supernatural beings (aswang, cafre, duende, etc.);
• Miscellaneous legends-- about sunken bells, buried treasure, etc.; and
• Place name legends.
 Myths Legends
Sarimanok Mariang makiling

Malakas at Maganda Mariang Sinukuan

Bathala Biag ni Lam ang

Etc… Etc…