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Philippine Myth on the Origin of the Pineapple

The lesson of this Philippine myth is twofold: kids, obey parents, and parents, be gentle with kids. The Philippine myth on the pineapple's origin says lots about an aspect of Filipino attitude on work and family upbringing. ...

Katipunan Tales in Quezon City

The scant remaining original residents north of Quezon City can still reminisce tales told them when they were kids by their old folks. The place was said to be breeding ground of unsung heroes in the Katipunan days. A scent of the glorious past still lingers in the modern streets and disrticts of t...

Courage, strength and wit are necessary qualities of a leader. A Philippine folklore on why the lion became king of the jungle shows that the animal kingdom recognizes the virtues are necessary to put the jungle in order. If it's true in folklores, then why not in real life? The folklore seems to su...

A Philippine Tale on Black Cats

Black cats have earned the infamy for carrying bad luck around. A Philippine tale on them is the culprit. The tale begins with a village boy a longtime ago and somehow ends up in common backyards today. There's a moral in the tale: Black cats will be black cats and boys will be boys....

The Myth about the Cashew Nut

Each part of creation was specifically designed for a purpose. Defying that purpose would only result to further harm. A Philippine myth on cashew nuts confirms this idea and tells about creatures that wished something contrary to their nature. Unfortunately, their wish came true....

Philippine Myths on Dreams

Philippine myths on dreams have varied versions but they all agree on one thing: dreams can change an unseemly future. Acting on dreams can either build lives or sand castles....

A lot of people have become dienchanted with religion for various reasons. And these people have been those who sacrificed a lot for their religion's cause. A myth on Bernardo Carpio tells of a similar story. This myth hints on the one life purpose we should all work at....

The Folklore on How Manila Got Its Name

Nilad plants once proliferated along the banks of the Pasig River near its mouth that opens to Manila Bay. A folklore says this scene of Nilad plants that daily graced the windy delta area started talks of a kind and hospitable locality "where there is Nilad." The folklore is a word-of-mouth record ...

The Myth about the Butterfly

Children ought to be responsible, beginning with household chores, and with more, as they grow up. A myth on butterflies reminds both parents and children in building up the family. The myth further shows that children untrained with responsibilities may end up as carefree as butterflies....

The Chocolate Hills of Bohol are an amazing wonder to see. The imagination can soar high with myths unbounded by rigid scientific limits and find pleasure in a fantastic myth that imagines the hills as an aftermath of a mythical combat between two bigheaded giants. ...