Pr e - C o l o n i a l

Pe r i o d
By: G r o u p 1
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BREAKER
letter + nature
- n =
letter + nature
- n =

LITERATURE
read + noodle
- noo =
read + noodle
- noo =

RIDDLE
leg + defend –
def =
leg + defend –
def =

LEGEND
protect – tect
+ bird
protect – tect
+ bird

PROVERBS
Table of Contents
01 Introduction
04 Myths

02 Riddles
05 Legends

03 Proverbs
06 Activity
Introduction
The pre-colonial period in the Philippines
refers to the time before the arrival of
European colonizers, primarily the Spanish
in the 16th century. It was characterized
by a diverse array of indigenous cultures
and societies, including the kingdoms of
Tondo, Maynila, and the Sultanate of Sulu.
These societies had their own systems of
governance, trade networks, and cultural
practices. During the Pre-colonial Period in
the Philippines, various forms of folk
literature, including riddles, proverbs,
myths, and legends, played a significant
role in the cultural expression of the
indigenous people.
 Riddles
Riddles are short, clever, and often poetic
statements that challenge the listener to guess
the answer. They were a popular form of
entertainment and intellectual exercise during
the Pre-colonial Period. Riddles were used to
convey wisdom, cultural values, and moral
lessons. Examples of riddles from different
provinces in the Philippines can be found in the
oral traditions of the indigenous communities.
 example of riddles
• "I fly without wings. I cry
without eyes. Wherever I go,
darkness follows me. What am
I?“
Answer: Clouds
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Kung kailan mo pinatay, saka

pa humaba ang buhay.
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Dumaan ang hari, nagkagatan

ang mga pari.
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Ako ay may kaibigan, kasama

ko kahit saan.
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May apat na binti, ngunit

hindi naglalakad.
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May katawan walang mukha,

walang mata ngunit
lumuluha.
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Isang butil ng palay, sakop

ang buong bahay.
 Proverbs
Proverbs are concise and memorable
statements that express a general truth or
piece of advice. They were used to convey
cultural wisdom, moral values, and practical
guidance. Proverbs often reflect the beliefs,
customs, and experiences of the community.
Examples of proverbs from different provinces
in the Philippines can be found in the folk
literature of the Pre-colonial Period.
 example of proverbs
• "Ang hindi marunong lumingon
sa pinanggalingan ay hindi
makararating sa paroroonan."
• "Ang taong nagigipit, sa patalim
man ay kumakapit."
 Myth
Myths are traditional stories that explain natural
phenomena, cultural origins, and the actions of
gods, heroes, and supernatural beings. They were an
integral part of the belief systems and religious
practices of the indigenous people. Myths served to
reinforce social norms, transmit cultural knowledge,
and provide entertainment. Examples of myths
from different provinces in the Philippines can be
found in the oral traditions and written literature
of the Pre-colonial Period.
 example of myth
• The Legend of Malakas and
Maganda (Tagalog): This myth
explains the origin of humanity,
narrating the creation of the first
man (Malakas) and woman
(Maganda) from a bamboo tree.
 Legend
Legends are narrative accounts of
extraordinary events, usually involving heroic
figures or supernatural beings. They were often
based on historical events or characters and
were passed down through generations.
Examples of legends from different provinces in
the Philippines can be found in the folk
literature and historical accounts of the Pre-
colonial Period.
 example of legend
• The Legend of the Pineapple
(Visayan): This legend tells the
story of how the pineapple got its
rough skin. It involves a vain
princess who was transformed into
the fruit by a spiteful sorceress.
AC T I V I T Y
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