Publisher's Synopsis
A collection of 37 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.
ORIGIN MYTHS:
How the Earth Was Created
Why the Sky Rose High
How the Sun and the Moon Came to Be
Why the Sea Is Salt
The First Monkey
The Origin of the Owl and Other Creatures
Legend of the Black Cat
All-Head Juan
Why the Snail Tastes Bitter
How the Crocodile Learned to Hunt
Why the Egret Rides on the Carabao
ANIMAL TALES:
The Tortoise and the Ban-og
The Crocodile and the Monitor Lizard
The Monkey, the Tortoise, and the Banana Tree
The Guest Who Broke His Promise
The Tortoise and the Lizard
Bobowaya and Amomo-ay
The Lizard's Treachery
The Monkey and the Tortoise
TALES TO LAUGH OVER:
The Foolish Fishermen and the Carabao
The Tale of Padol
How Monsai Enslaved His Master
The Foolish Farmer and His Carabao
The Hunter and His Wife
The Ginger of Aunt Guinampang
ADVENTURE TALES:
The Two Neighbors and the Crocodile
Tale of the White Squash
Datu Omar and the Elf
The Woodcutter and the Python
Mangosparos and the Monkeys
Six Brothers and a Cat
The Boy and the Crocodile
The Magic Ring
Tale of Two Women
HERO TALES:
The Magic Tree
The Love of Rajah Mangandiri
The Bird that Stole the Sultan's Beard
