Philippine Folk Narratives (MYTHOLOGY & FOLK LYRIC & SPEECH) Flashcards
What are the Philippine folk narratives? (4)
- Myths
- Folk Tales
- Legends
- Epics
What are myths?
These are stories that make use of gods,
goddesses, and other fantastical creatures as
characters.
Myths became a means for our ancestors to explain the occurrence of supernatural events, the beginning of cultural traditions, and the existence of mysteries.
TRUE
A myth may also attempt to
explain the _____ of the world and of the people.
ORIGIN
Myths show the presence of _______ beings.
PRIMORDIAL
What are primordial beings?
No explanation to how they began
The presence of magical happenings, brutalities, nature, and the reflection of the hierarchical society is found in MYTHS.
TRUE
What are legends?
Believed to be historical but cannot be verified as true, legends are stories handed down through generations.
In legends, the stories are often about famous persons or events.
TRUE
Legends DO NOT tell an encounter with marvelous creatures, which the folks still believe in: fairies, ghosts, water
spirits, the devil, and the like.
FALSE. THEY DO
What are folktales?
Folktales are prose narratives usually told to amuse or entertain.
Folktales are instructional in ______, dealing with events set in an indefinite time and space.
NATURE
What are epics?
An epic is a long narrative poem that describes the adventures of a hero, warrior, god, or king.
____ are influenced by the traditions, culture, beliefs, moral code, and attitudes of the people who
created it.
EPICS
How many are the classical elements of an epic?
5
ELEMENT EPIC: The main character or protagonist of the story is considered a_____ .
HERO
ELEMENT EPIC: Epics often involve _____, which reveal the extraordinary strength of the protagonist as he engages in acts of bravery.
BATTLES
ELEMENT EPIC: The hero’s actions are presented without ____; the epic presents both the character’s _____ and _____.
BIAS
FAULTS AND VIRTUES
ELEMENT EPIC: The setting may span several _____, involve the whole _____, or even be set in the _____.
COUNTRY, WORLD, UNIVERSE
ELEMENT EPIC: Gods and other divine beings are portrayed as having a role in the _____ of events.
OUTCOME
ELEMENT EPIC: Gods and other divine beings are portrayed as having a role in the _____ of events.
OUTCOME
What are examples of epics in the PH? (4)
- Hinilawod
- Hudhod
- Ibalon
- Darangan
What is Hinilawod?
hinila = humaba = hinilawod = longest
OLDEST and LONGEST among the epics of PANAY. It narrates the
adventures of three brothers: Humadapnon, Dumalapdap, and Labaw Denggan.
What is Ibalon?
iBalon = Baltog, Bantiong, Handiong
About three brothers: Baltog, Bantiong, and
Handiong. This epic originated from the BICOL region.
What is Hudhod?
hUdhod = aligUyon ifUgao
Tells about the lives of NATIVE IFUGAO HEROES, the most notable of which is ALIGUYON of the village Gonhandan.
What is Darangan?
DB = DEBORAH DB = BANTUGAN
About the sentimental and romantic adventures of noble Maranao warriors; the most famous is about a warrior or prince named BANTUGAN.
What is Biag ni Lam-Ang?
This is an epic that tells the story of LAM-ANG, who exhibits extraordinary abilities even in his early years. This epic originated from the Ilocos region.
