She sometimes acted as a judge in human affairs. Gods Buyser, F. (1913). From the Philippines to The Field Museum: A Study of Ilongot (Bugkalot) Personal Adornment. Pandaque: messenger of Sidapa; sacrifice is offered to the deity so that a soul can be admitted to the skyworld, Kahilwayan, from the lower world, Kasakitan; lives in Kasakitan, despite being a messenger of Sidapa, who lives in the middleworld, Kamaritaan; Magyan: carries the souls of the dead to the lower world, Kasakitan, on his boat called balanday; co-ruler of the lower world Kasakitan, together with Sumpoy; he is a brother of Makaptan and Sumpoy, Sumpoy: takes the souls from Magyan's balanday and carries them to a place in Kasakitan called Kanitu-nituhan; co-ruler of the lower world Kasakitan, together with Magyan; he is a brother of Magyan and Makaptan, Sisiburanen: ruler of Kanitu-nituhan, a sub-realm of the lower world, Kasakitan; acts as slaver of the souls of those who cannot and have yet go into the skyworld; feeds the souls to Simuran and Siguinarugan after the souls stay in Kanitu-nituhan for years, Simuran: one of the two giant guards of the gates of Kanitu-nituhan. Frigga was the wife of the all-powerful Odin, and was considered a goddess of fertility and marriage within the Norse pantheon. 4, Special Issue: Cebuano Literary Studies: Double Marginalization and Speaking Back: A Reading of Three Post-Colonial Texts. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R. Clavel, L. S. (1972). Boxer Codex: Edicin moderna. Noche, D. (2019). Capital Publishing House, 1989. In F. Demetrio (Ed.). Anting-anting: o kung bakit nagtatago sa loob ng bato si bathala. The Katipunan of the Philippines. University of San Carlos Publications. Quezon City: Capitol Publishing House Inc. Barton, R. F. (1946). Readings in Philippine literature. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I had never heard of Sepa before reading this. Talubin Folklore, Bontoc, Mountain Province. Page 13. 18, No. Balatik: Etnoastronomiya, Kalangitan sa Kabihasnang Pilipino. Journal of American Folklore, pp. Hes also invoked against the Uncreated One in its serpent form, reinforcing Sepas ability to protect mortals against everyday snakes. Snpan Singsing: Center for Kapampngan Cultural Heritage. The Sulod Myth of Creation. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Moss, C. R. (1924). Jenks, A. American Anthropological Assn. Juan Jos de Noceda,Pedro de Sanlucar. Thomson Reuters Foundation News. Tau Tana: created humans with the god Melu amidst a great argument; put people's noses upside down, a mistake corrected by Melu; Tasu Weh: creator of humans in another myth, where humans had male sexual organs on one knee, and female sexual organs on the other. Fox, R. B. Page 114. Noceda-Sanclucar (1754). WebA common centipede is the house centipede (S cutigera forceps), which is about 5 centimetres (2 inches) long and has 15 pairs of legs. WebThe following is a list of gods, goddesses, deities, and many other divine, semi-divine, and important figures from classical Philippine mythology and indigenous Philippine folk religions collectively referred to as Anito, whose expansive stories span from a hundred years ago to presumably thousands of years from modern times.The list does not include creatures; You may change your settings at any time. All There Is to Know About the Different Types of Centipedes Dua Sepa! Manila: MCS Enterprises . Aring Sinukan: sun god of war and death, taught the early inhabitants the industry of metallurgy, wood cutting, rice culture and even waging war; Mingan: a deity who rules with Sinukuan over Arayat, also called Kalaya and Alaya, Apolaqui: sun god who battled his sister, Mayari, Mayari: the moon goddess who battled her brother, Apolaqui, Apng Malyari: moon god who lives in Mt. The Origin of Earth and of Man. History Department, De La Salle University Manila. This contact between native and foreign faiths later accumulated more stories, which also became part of both faiths, with some alterations. University of the Philippines Press, 2000. Sri Chanda Bhairavar, one of the Ashta Bhairava ("Eight Bhairavas"); whose mount is a peacock. In an interesting contrast, although beetles are typically found in less-than-clean places, and are sometimes associated with filth and disease, they are also part of the cycle of life that leads to new beginnings and creation. Sepa can also appear with the head of a donkey, or mummified with two short horns. Tagalog Borrowings and Cognates. Cajetas-Saranza, R. (2016). Bacwaden, J. O. C. (1997). Arbues, L. R. (1960). The Iloilo Zarzuela 19031930. Vol. Lapulapu: a ruler of Mactan who is valorous, strong, and noble, as well as driven and fearless especially in times of armed conflict; in one account, he is also a mangatang (pirate); bested Humabon in politics, trade, and ocean territory in most accounts, while in one account, Humabon managed to overcome Lapulapu; Humabon: a ruler of Sugbo who is cautious and highly respected, but also brave and courageous especially in times of armed conflict; a verified historical person, Sri Lumay Bataugong: the legendary founder of Sugbo who was said to have come from Sumatra, Bulakna: wife of Lapulapu; in other epics, Lapulapu instead has three wives and eleven children, Zula: a ruler that Lapulapu had an enmity with due to both ruler's affection towards Bulakna. Blumentritt, Fernando (1895). Far Eastern University Faculty Journal, Volume 12. T'boli Art: in its Socio-Cultural Context, pp. Diwata Magbabaya: the supreme deity and creator of heaven and earth; Palmot: one of trusted heavenly messenger of the supreme deity; an angel, Tagma-sa-Manguabungud: the god of the woods, Tagma-sa-langit: the god who protects the sick, Jobrael: also called Jobraim; son of a human and a supernatural; stayed on earth for a thousand years, and was taken back to heaven by Palmot after he failed to raise the divine kettle provided by the supreme deity, Son of Jobrael: was to be taken back to heaven seven years after his father, Jobrael, was called back; retained his earthly status due to a seven-year plan initiated by his wife, Wife of Jobrael's Son: devised the creation of the entire buklog rituals and its instruments, resulting to her husband's permanent residence on earth, Gomotan Raja: an ancient leader who settled at the banks of Lapuyan river, Gomotan Sangira: an ancient leader who settled in Megusan, Palaganding: son of Gomotan Sangira and twin brother of Rainding; a brave and proficient swordsman, Rainding: son of Gomotan Sangira and twin brother of Palaganding; a brave and proficient swordsman, Gomeed: son of Gomotan Sangira; a brave and proficient swordsman, Bulaw: daughter of Gomotan Sangira; a brave and proficient swordswoman, Rajah Humabon: a Subanon who migrated to Cebu and became a ruler there, Manama: the supreme deity also referred as Sigalungan, meaning all seeing; created the diwatas to assist him in creation; created the earth from his fingernail scrapings, Assistants in Manama's creation: all were given katusan (precognition and power); their bodies were life fingernails, smooth and shiny and only their joints have skin, Ogassi: brother of Manama; incorporated abaca strans into the clay that would become humans, causing mankind's mortality. Jumala, F. C. (2013). Webmukade (, mukade) is a very large centipede-like yokai that lives in the mountains near Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture. The Philippine Archipelago: A Tropical Archipelago. University of Manila Journal Of East Asiatic Studies, Volumes 7-8. Filipino Heritage: The metal age in the Philippines (1977). Blumentritt, Ferdinand (1895). The ancient Egyptians could see that insects attacked dead bodies, but centipedes fed on the insects and so they concluded that the centipedes protected the dead. Cagayan de Oro City: Xavier University. Deity, spirit, and hero figures continue to be viewed as important and existing among native faiths and the general Filipino culture. This is a wide concept that can be used to describe the spirits of deceased loved ones, gods of Japanese mythology, animal spirits and even the deities of other religions such as Buddha or Bodhisattvas.There are said to be eight million kami () which is a number traditionally used to express infinity in Japan. Hornedo, F. H. (1994). Manila. A gem of ages: 7 island rock formations in Northern Samar. Lalahon: the goddess of fire, volcanoes, and the harvest; Santonilyo: a deity who brings rain when its image is immersed at sea; Magbibaya: a deity similar to the god Magbabaya of the Bukidnon, Rizal: a culture-hero who is said to return in favor of his people's struggle for genuine freedom; based on a historical person, Leon Kilat: a hero who is said will return to the people together with Rizal and Bonifacio in Cebu; based on a historical person, Pantaleon Villegas, Buhawi: also called Kano, a hero who will someday return to aid his people in their struggle in Negros; based on the historical person, Ponciano Elopre, Libo: the first child and son of Sicabay and Sicalac; was taken south after the defeat of Pandaguan; became the ancestor of a brown-skinned race, Saman: the first daughter and second child of Sicabay and Sicalac; was taken south after the defeat of Pandaguan; became the ancestor of a brown-skinned race, Pandaguan: a younger son of Sicabay and Sicalac; a clever man who invented the fish trap which caught a giant shark; father of Arion; challenged to overpower the gods, and was punished by zapping, Arion: son of Pandaguan who was taken north after the defeat of Pandaguan; became the ancestor of a white-skinned race, Son of Saman and Sicalac: was taken east after the defeat of Pandaguan; became the ancestor of a yellow-skinned race. "9 Magical Insects and Their Folklore." (1983). In images of the mayura as a mythical bird, it is depicted as killing a snake, which according to a number of Hindu scriptures, is a symbol of cycle of time. Readings in Philippine Literature. Dwata (general): the general term for the gods; Fu Dalu: the goddess of the abaca; speak and guide weavers on how to create patterns and designs, which are remembered in dreams, Muhen: a bird god of fate whose song when heard is thought to presage misfortune; any undertaking is immediately abandoned or postponed when one hears the Muhen sing. English Translation published by University of Michigan. Casal, G. (1986). (2000). Oceanic Linguistics30:73129. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press. These perceptions of existence towards gods, goddesses, deities, and spirits in the sacred native Filipino religions, is the same way how Christians perceive the existence of their god they refer as God and the same way Muslims perceive the existence of their god they refer as Allah. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. Limikid, B. harpotho said: Maybe Arachne, the Greek woman who was turned into the first spider by Hera. Routledge, 2017. In dream symbolism, earthworms indicate a need to delve into ones subconscious. Wigington, Patti. Rethinking Maria Cacao: Legend-making in the Visayan Context. Noceda, Juan de (1754). University of the Philippines, 1967. "Western Visayan Verbal Lore." Living in Danger: Exploring the Culture of Disaster of the Ati Peoples in Bicol, Philippines. The number 1 is also associated with Allah, Aphrodite the Greek Goddess of Love, Apollo the Greek God of Communication, Diana the Roman Goddess of the Hunt, Vesta the Roman Hearth Goddess, Frey the Norse Hearth Goddess, Jehovah, the Egyptian God Neter and the Chinese God Pangu. Unfortunately, on short notice, the most reliable information I can find on Sepa is the aforementioned link to Henadology, and the primary reference for that article is in French (which is fine) but not among my personal collection (which is less fine), so I cant verify it first-hand. 45, No. San Agustin Museum. Hislop, S. K. (1971). Siguinarugan: one of the two giant guards of the gates of Kanitu-nituhan; Saragnayan: the god of darkness who protected his wife, Nagmalitong Yawa Sinagmaling, from all adversaries in Panay mythologies; his source of immortality was inputted on a wild boar, and upon the killing of the boar, he became mortal and was killed by Buyung Baranugon, Pinganun-pinganun: the god of enchanted places. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press. This site uses functional cookies and external scripts to improve your experience. Volume 34. Ramos, Maximo D. (1990). Quezon City: U.P. Page 275. The mythological figures, including deities (anitos and diwatas), heroes, and other important figures, in Anitism vary among the many ethnic groups in the Philippines. Patti Wigington is a pagan author, educator, and licensed clergy. THe Bukidnon Batbatonon and Pamuhay: A Socio-Literary Study. Things I have been extrapolating, inferring, and/or contemplating, which I have not verified in any historical source: So, tonight, I did a light purification and laid a modest offering spread for the Feast of Sepa: sausage slices and sharp cheddar, cool water, incense, and a candle. 5 Jun. University of San Carlos Publications. Hussin, H., Santamaria, M. C. M. (2008). Williams, M. S. (1997). Datu na Gyadsal: the chief adversary, who was also later called as Satan by Muslim converts; Spirit of the Rainbow: a spirit who may cut the finger of those who use their index finger to point at the rainbow, Bantugen: an epic hero-god and the god of forefathers who the masses look up to and trust, Apo: anestral spirits who take the role of intermediaries who overcome evil spirits, Pagari: also called Inikadowa, the twin-spirit who is sometimes in the form of a crocodile; if a person is possessed by them, the person will attain the gift of healing, Tarabusao: a half-man, half-horse giant monster who rules Mindanao and feasted on male human flesh, which caused many to escape into the island of Mantapuli; beheaded by Skander, Skander: the ruler of Mantapuli and an epic hero who went on a quest to slay the monster Tarabusao, Bai Labi Mapanda: the fairest lady of Mantapuli who is married to Skander, Kalanganan Kapre: a good giant who provided the people of Kalanganan I with security, guarding them against bad elements; eventually left Kalanganan when his home near the Pulangi river was cut down due to a surge in human population, Rajah Indarapatra: brother of Rajah Solayman; gave his ring and sword called Jurul Pakal to his brother, who went on a quest to defeat the monsters in Maguindanao; also planted a tree which would only die if Rajah Solayman dies; searched for his brother, who he revived using heaven-sent waters at Mount Gurayn; he afterwards went into his own quest, where he slayed a seven-headed monster; he eventually returned to Mantapoli, Rajah Solayman: brother of Rajah Indarapatra; went on a quest to defeat various monsters; slayed Kurita, Tarabusar, and Pah, but died when Pah's weight crushed him; revived when Rajah Indarapatra poured heaven-sent waters onto his bones, where afterwards, Rajah Solayman returned to Mantapoli. A reclamation of one's heritage. Page 378. Colin SJ, Francisco (1663). Creation and Flood Myths in Philippine Folk Literature. Intutungcho (Kabunian): the supreme deity living above; Lumawig: also referred as the supreme deity and the second son of Kabunian; an epic hero who taught the Bontoc their five core values for an egalitarian society. New York: American Museum of Natural History. (2014). WebNemty - Falcon god, worshipped in Middle Egypt, who appears in myth as a ferryman for greater gods. An Account of Personhood, Identity and Bodily Knowledge amongst the Batak of Palawan Island (the Philippines). deities associated with centipedes Madrid, 1895. Lumicao-Lora, M. L. (1984). The Remarkable Maranaws. Aguilar, C. G. (1994). Hinilawod. NOTE: These settings will only apply to the browser and device you are currently using. The Legend of the Miraculous Lady in White Lurking in Eastern Samar's Hamorawan Spring. Are there any gods/goddesses of insects (besides 9 Magical Insects and Their Folklore. I am Osiris, for whom his father and mother sealed an agreement on that day of carrying out the great slaughter; Geb is my father and Nut is my mother, I am Horus the Elder on the Day of Accession, I am Anubis of Sepa, I am the Lord of. Peoples of the Philippines: Ibaloi. 4, Special Issue: Cebuano Literary Studies: Double Marginalization and Speaking Back: A Reading of Three Post-Colonial Texts. Rajah Indarapatra: ancestor of both tonong and the Maranao; a child of heaven who chose to be reincarnated as a mortal son of the ruler Nabi Bakaramat; Rajah Solaiman: went into a journey to slay Omakaan, but was killed by Omakaan, Laughing Woman: a woman who told Rajah Indarapatra what not to do to kill Omakaan, Omakaan: a man-eating monster who multiplies when cut into pieces, Kalalanagan: also called Princess Condor; all her previous husbands except Inodang died because she is the source of mosquitoes, which come from her nose, Inodang: the last husband of Kalalanagan; burned Kalalanagan to prevent more deaths, but some of Kalalanagan's mosquitoes escaped, which means Kalalanagan still lives, Turtle and Snake: friends who went into a race, where the patient turtle won, Lapindig: husband of Orak and Odang; upon finding his wives' death, he tightened his waist to stave off hunger and became the wasp, Orak: wife of Lapindig, killed herself after Odang's death, Odang: wife of Lapindig, accidentally died due to a quarrel with Orak about cooking and transporting food for Lapindig, Semsem sa Alongan: a magician; husband of Anak, Anak: wife of Semsem sa Alongan and youngest daughter of Sultan sa Agamaniyog; died due to a plan of Potre Bunso, where Anak was grounded by stone doors due to her failure to ask permission from Ring of Fire, Sharp and Pointed Metals, and Flowing River; her long hair became the leaves of the sapinit, Potre Bunso: jealous sister of Anak's good fortune, Dayang Dayang Mangilai: the goddess of the forest and one of the two supreme deities; married to Umboh Tuhan. Balancing the Spiritual and Physical Worlds: Memory, Responsibility, and Survival in the Rituals of the Sama Dilaut (Bajau laut) in Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, Southern Philippines and Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia.
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