Lesson 3 Flashcards
Most prevalent form of literature
Oral literature
Barugi (practiced by the mangyans)
Oral tradition
Involves worshiping various gods and goddesses
Paganism
Pre-colonial literature demands an answer
Riddles
Observations and philosophy of everyday life
Aphorism or Proverbs
In formal expression of our ancestors
Folksongs
4 types of folksongs
- Serenade
- Harvest Song
- Lullabies/Lullaby
- Funeral Song
Express love and and admiration towards someone
ex. baleleng and saru banggi
Serenade
Harvest Celebration
ex. Leron leron sinta and paru-parong bukid
Harvest Song
Used to calm the baby
ex. Ili Ili Tulog anay
Lullabies/Lullaby
During the wake and burial of a dead person
ex. didiyaw
Funeral Song
Long winded poems about hero
ex. hinilawod and Bi-ag ni Lam-ang
Epic
Contains stories of origin
ex. Superman, Pinocchio and Cinderella
Tales