{"product_id":"b0bp2x3rbm","title":"Filipino Mythology Collection (Annotated) with a Historical introduction: Discover the mysterious folklore, folk tales, myths and legends of the Philippines as well as the rich history the Pinoy","description":"\u003cp\u003eFilipinos have very interesting creatures that lurk within their myths and legends. This great collection will dive into famous as well as lesser known tales. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe annotations includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on Philippines history before and after the Spanish arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA great collection for those wishing to understand the Philippines on a deeper level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lives and deeds of gods, heroes, and other mythical beings are used in Philippine mythology to attempt to explain the nature of the universe. Most of these tales were passed down by word to mouth and through traditions, and they were kept alive with the help of local elders, shamans, and spiritual leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Philippines is the only country in Southeast Asia to have been colonized by the West before the country had the chance to establish either a centralized government that rules over a big area or a dominating culture. This occurred before the country ever had the opportunity to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the myths and tales inside holds the key to these influences. Some spoken openly, some kept as dark secrets leaving behind only a few clues as to what happened in some villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor many of you who spent their youth in the Philippines listening to your parents or grandparents stories, these stories and legends will surely be a trip down memory lane. Now that you are older some may even make more sense as of course folk tales usually take its roots from lessons learned and passed down to future generations so as to be cautious and not repeat the same dangerous mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe huge collection inside will give you a great insight into the culture of the Pinoy but remember that these stories were, for the most part, recorded in notes by Americans very long ago so it will have an archaic Western eye and well as terms that may offend but if you keep going you will surely come to enjoy the tales that even a foreigner showed great interest in enough to write a book about them. This speaks volumes as to how entertaining and interesting these legends are. Also, many stories are rooted in the Spanish colonization showing their influence throughout Philippine’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere Are Some of The Myths Inside this huge collection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(By Mabel Cook)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAponibolinayen and the Sun The Story of Gaygayoma Who Lives up Above The Sun and the Moon The Boy Who Became a Stone The Mistaken Gifts The Serpent Eagle How the First Head Was Taken Why Dogs Wag Their Tails And many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(By John Maurice)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Light of the Fly How the World Was Made The Silver Shower When the Lilies Return The Passing of Loku And many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(By Clara Kern and others)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA mix of Philippines, Visayan as well as Tagalog folk tales:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monkey and the Turtle. How the Farmer Deceived the Demon. The Living Head. The Enchanted Ring. The Spider and the Fly. The Child Saint. The King, the Princess, and the Poor Boy. And many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the tales inside have been out of print for many years and they are now for the first time available in audio format for your pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will discover  :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe men's evolution in becoming head hunters! Creation tales of indigenous influenced by Catholicism and other tribes that weren’t. The stories of many of the native monsters, heavenly deities and the first man and woman. Grab this title today and immerse yourself into the great lore of monsters and deities and learn from the wisdom of the folk tales surrounding Filipino Mythology!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":67936888782884,"sku":"YSL38129","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/2614\/7620\/files\/81_RMRkRRbL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793263563","url":"https:\/\/booktavero.com\/products\/b0bp2x3rbm","provider":"BookTavero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}