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| philippine folk literature the epics: Philippine Folk Literature Damiana L. Eugenio, 2001 Philippine Folk Literature: The Epics presents 23 folk epics collected from some 14 ethnolinguistic groups in the country. This is the eighth volume being added to the original 7-volume Philippine Folk Literature Series. Folk epics are long heroic narratives in verse which recount the adventures of tribal heroes and in the process express the customs, beliefs, and ideals of the people who sing them. The introductory essay, The Philippine Folk Epic, gives a detailed discussion of the features and characteristics of Philippine folk epics--their geographic distribution; epic singing and singers; the epic hero, his adventures and his outstanding qualities; epic conventions; dominant motifs; and the customs, beliefs, and values expressed in them. The epics are arranged in geographic order from north to south, starting with Lam-ang (Northern. Luzon), then to Labaw Donggon (Visayas), and on to Mindanao, w the greatest number of our folk epics come from (Tuwaang, Agyu, Bantugan, etc.). A distinctive feature of Philippine epic literature is that while other countries have one national epic hero, e.g., England's Beowulf, Spain's El Cid, etc., the Philippines has no national epic hero but more than a dozen tribal epic heroes. This volume thus gives the reader an opportunity to get acquainted with these folk epic heroes and the values and ideals they stand for. As in the other volumes in the Philippine Folk Literature Series , the selections are given in English translation, but a sampling of the text in the original language is given at the beginning of each selection. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Philippine Folk Literature Damiana L. Eugenio, 2007 This anthology presents a bird's-eye view of the whole range of Philippine folk literature. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Epic Tales of the Philippines Artemio R. Guillermo, 2003-05 Epic Tales of the Philippines is an anthology of epic stories, retold in narrative form, from original ballads and poems of major tribal groups of the country. Hitherto unpublished and published epics are expertly compiled and edited for individual reading and an invaluable source in the study of Philippine folkloristics and Asian literature. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Philippine Folk Literature Damiana L. Eugenio, 1993 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Philippine Folk-Tales Clara Kern Bayliss, 2022-10-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: The Infinite Library and Other Stories Victor Fernando R. Ocampo, 2017 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Diccionario mitológico de Filipinas Ferdinand Blumentritt, 2021 Many authors, ancient and modern, native and foreign, have been preoccupied with 'primitive' religion, or even better said, the paganism of the Natives of the Philippines; however, their writings about the religion of the natives, non-Christianized or from the mountains, who until now keep their ancient practices, are always reduced to form a chapter indistinct from the other historical or ethnographic notes of their published works. There exists no work, [major] or minor, dedicated specifically and especially to the study of the religion of all the indigenous races of the Philippine Archipelago. The purpose of this dictionary is to put together the religious groups of the Philippines, and removing those of Christian or Mohammedan origins. This work will provide an opportunity to make comparative studies and give an idea of the wealth of names that are in the mythologies of this country. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: A Handbook of Philippine Folklore Mellie Leandicho Lopez, 2006 The voluminous book provides a range of international theories and methodologies in analytical folklore investigations, and a classification scheme based on genre is offered as the system of taxonomy for Philippine traditional materials. Lopez counts on the regional folklorists to refine the classification according to the texts of their respective areas. The different genres, too, are explained and examined in another part of Lopez's study. The reader will definitely find interesting and useful, the illustrative examples for each genre. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Philippine Folk Tales Mabel Cook Cole, 2016-08-21 The folk-tales in this volume, which were collected in the Philippines during the years from 1908 to 1914, have not appeared in print before. They are given to the public now in the hope that they will be no mean or uninteresting addition to the volumes of Oriental Märchen already in existence. The Philippine archipelago, from the very nature of its geographical position and its political history, cannot but be a significant field to the student of popular stories. Lying as it does at the very doors of China and Japan, connected as it is ethnically with the Malayan and Indian civilizations, Occidentalized as it has been for three centuries and more, it stands at the junction of East and West. It is therefore from this point of view that these tales have been put into a form convenient for reference. Their importance consists in their relationship to the body of world fiction. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Readings in Philippine Literature , 1994 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Origins and Rise of the Filipino Novel Resil B. Mojares, 1988 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Filipino Popular Tales Dean Spruill Fansler, 1921 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Aklanon Proverbs: A Preliminary Aklanon Paremiology Alexander de Juan, 2013-05-03 Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2013 in the subject Speech Science / Linguistics, , course: Aklanon proverbs, Aklanon paremiology, Aklanon paremiography, language: English, abstract: This study evaluates the hueobaton or proverbs in Aklanon language, one of the languages in Panay Island, Philippines. There are 298 Aklanon proverbs gathered from field and library research. These proverbs are classified according to themes and subject matter, and then analyzed for contextual meaning by highlighting the embedded motifs, symbols and cultural concepts. By providing a collection of Aklanon proverbs, or an Aklanon paremiography, this research serves as a preliminary study so future researches may be done towards a comprehensive Aklanon paremiology. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: The Mists of Avalon Marion Zimmer Bradley, 2000 Retells the legend of King Arthur as perceived by the women central to the tale, from the zealous Morgaine, sworn to uphold her goddess at any cost, to the devout Gwenhwyfar, pledged to the king but drawn to another. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Writing Spaces Esthir Lemi, Ekaterina Midgette, Jessica Seymour, 2019-03-25 This collection of papers invites the reader to look deeply at traditional and contemporary forms of writing, their implications for teaching and pedagogy, and their use of space as a strategy and as an implied device. We explore the lives and times of great writers, how they use space and how space influenced them, and we unveil the patterns upon which writing, as an artistic act, may be influenced by the spaces experienced by the creator. Contributors are David W. Bulla, Nathan James Crane, Phil Fitzsimmons, Gail Hammill, Genevieve Jorolan-Quintero, Syeda Hajirah Junaid, Edie Lanphar, Esthir Lemi, Imogen Lesser Woods, Panagiota Mavridou, Sam Meekings, Barış Mete, Ekaterina Midgette, Sevil Nakisli, Layla Roesler, Yadigar Sanli and Shelley Smith. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: The Epic World Pamela Lothspeich, 2024-01-30 Reconceptualizing the epic genre and opening it up to a world of storytelling, The Epic World makes a timely and bold intervention toward understanding the human propensity to aestheticize and normalize mass deployments of power and violence. The collection broadly considers three kinds of epic literature: conventional celebratory tales of conquest that glorify heroism, especially male heroism; anti-epics or stories of conquest from the perspectives of the dispossessed, the oppressed, the despised, and the murdered; and heroic stories utilized for imperialist or nationalist purposes. The Epic World illustrates global patterns of epic storytelling, such as the durability of stories tied to religious traditions and/or to peoples who have largely stayed put; the tendency to reimagine and retell stories in new ways over centuries; and the imbrication of epic storytelling and forms of colonialism and imperialism, especially those perpetuated and glorified by Euro-Americans over the past 500 years, resulting in unspeakable and immeasurable harms to humans, other living beings, and the planet Earth. The Epic World is a go-to volume for anyone interested in epic literature in a global framework. Engaging with powerful stories and ways of knowing beyond those of the predominantly white Global North, this field-shifting volume exposes the false premises of Western civilization and Classics, and brings new questions and perspectives to epic studies. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Asian Folklore Studies , 1985 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Hunters and Gatherers in the Modern World Peter P. Schweitzer, Megan Biesele, Robert K. Hitchcock, 2000 In light of negotiations now going on between people who rely on wild plants and animals and the governments of their territories about civil, political, social, economic, and cultural rights, anthropologists explore dimensions of culture and pressures as they are manifested in particular peoples. Their 27 papers, from an August 1993 conference in Moscow, Russian, cover warfare and conflict resolution; resistance, identity, and the state; ecology, demography, and market issues; gender and representation; and world-view and religious determination. The examples come from most of the world's continents. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Politics and Government in Germany, 1944-1994 C. C. Schweitzer, Detlev Karsten, Robert Spencer, 1995-07-30 This revised and enlarged edition brings the successful original volume of 1984 right up to date, taking into account the most recent developments. Each section begins with an introduction that provides the context for the following documents. There is no comparable volume of its kind available in English, and most documents have not previously been translated. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Oral Traditions of Southeast Asia and Oceania Herman C. Kemp, 2004 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Archipelago , 1974 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Myths and Symbols Francisco R. Demetrio, 1981 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Bagobo Myths Laura Estelle Watson Benedict, 1913 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: A Catalogue of Award-winning Titles , 2008 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Bibliographic Guide to Government Publications 2001 GK Hall, Thomson Gale, 2002-08 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Stone Soup , 1998 Two hungry travelers use a stone as a soup starter and demonstrate the benefits of sharing. Includes a recipe for soup. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Towards a Survey of Philippine Folklore and Mythology Francisco R. Demetrio, 1968 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: The Philippines and India Juan R. Francisco, 1971 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures Suad Joseph, Afsāna Naǧmābādī, 2003 Family, Body, Sexuality and Health is Volume III of the Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures. In almost 200 well written entries it covers the broad field of family, body, sexuality and health and Islamic cultures. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: El Folk-lore Filipino Isabelo de los Reyes y Florentino, 2010 This volume includes folkloric material collected from de los Reyes' native province of Ilocos Sur, Zambales, and Malabon. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Philippine Folklore Bibliography E. Arsenio Manuel, 1965 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Philippine Myths, Legends, and Folktales Maximo D. Ramos, 1990-01-15 A collection of 31 Myths, Legends, and Folktales from around the Philippines that showcase the rich and diverse cultural identity throughout the archipelago. The book includes some illustrations, making it a wonderful collection to share with children of Filipino ancestry, or anyone interested in learning about different cultures from around the globe. WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG: How People Were Created Why the Sun Is Brighter than the Moon The Coleto and the Crow The Legend of Mount Kanlaon Why Dogs Bare Their Teeth The Origin of Bananas IN THE PHILIPPINE ELFLAND: The Two Woodcutters and the Elf The Wee Folk The Frog Princess The Bridge of the Angels Two Boys and a Tianak The Elf's Gifts TALES OF LAUGHTER: The Tale of Pakungo-adipen The Man and the Lizard The Man Who Played Dead The Two Foolish Peddlers ANIMALS AND PEOPLE: The Monkeys and the Butterflies Three Friends Seek a Home The Monkey Prince Tale of the Kind-hearted Manobo The Monkey Who Became a Servant ADVENTURE TALES:Death and Datu Omar The Man Who Reached the Sky-World The Buried Treasure The Tale of Magbaloto Tale of the 101 Brothers and Their Sister The Tale of Sog-sogot The Enchanted Snail The Man Who Tried to Cheat Death The Tale of Diwata |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Philippines - The Culture Greg Nickles, 2002 The traditions of the many Filipino ethnic groups as well as Spanish and American influences have combined to create the unique culture of the Philippines. Children will delight in festivals featuring giant puppets called hignates, traditional bird dances, and musical instruments made from bamboo. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Philippine Ethnography Shiro Saito, 2019-09-30 This volume is a comprehensive listing of reference sources for Philippine ethnology, excluding physical anthropology and de-emphasizing folklore and linguistics. It is published as part of the East-West Bibliographic Series. This listing includes books, journal articles, mimeographed papers, and official publications selected on the basis of the ratings of sixty-two Philippine specialists. Several titles were added to fill the need for material in certain areas. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Filipinas Magazine , 2003 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Philippine English MA. Lourdes S. Bautista, Kingsley Bolton, 2008-11-01 An overview and analysis of the role of English in the Philippines, the factors that led to its spread and retention, and the characteristics of Philippine English today. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: The Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology Maximo D. Ramos, 2019-11-30 IMAGINARY CREATURES depicted in a people's lower mythology are one of the most important phenomena in their belief systems. This is because the common folk in particular must strive to maintain harmonious relations with these creatures, a continuous process that permeates many aspects of their everyday lives and requires the intercession of a special person in the community who acts as the medium of communication between them.The subject of Maximo D. Ramos's work is the creatures of Philippine lower mythology, as this level of folklore is called. In undertaking this study, Dr. Ramos directed his efforts to two principal tasks: (1) making a taxonomic classification of all the beings which in his opinion fall within the framework of the problem as found in Philippine folk beliefs, and (2) correlating the implications of these beliefs, in terms of these classifications, to education, particularly on the elementary level.The taxonomic classification is intended to help clear up the confusion that attended earlier studies of these creatures. This is indeed the first attempt to systematize the identities of these Philippine mythological beings for the benefit of folklore scholarship. More specifically, Ramos writes: Where names, traits, and functions appear to have become confused ... through the process of transfer that constantly occurs in traditional lore, it was thought fruitful to point these out and then attempt to account for them.In spite of the very extensive Christianization of the Filipinos-particularly the lowlanders-these mythical entities still persist in their traditional belief systems, hence the student of folk traditions cannot ignore them if he is to achieve greater relevance in his studies. Little by little the perspective from which these creatures have been traditionally viewed is bound to change until they are accepted as part of our cultural heritage. This change is bringing about an understanding of these creatures' function in our society.The present work is primarily taxonomic in nature but it sheds light into many of the dark corners of Philippine folklore studies and brings to the reader a fuller understanding of the most maligned inhabitants of the Philippine other- world. Herein lies the major contribution of Dr. Ramos-a basic recognition and a deeper insight into the cultural heritage of the Filipino. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Encyclopedia of Post-Colonial Literatures in English Eugene Benson, L.W. Conolly, 2004-11-30 ... Documents the history and development of [Post-colonial literatures in English, together with English and American literature] and includes original research relating to the literatures of some 50 countries and territories. In more than 1,600 entries written by more than 600 internationally recognized scholars, it explores the effect of the colonial and post-colonial experience on literatures in English worldwide. |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Folklore Studies , 1962 |
| philippine folk literature the epics: Aday , 1994 |
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