Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben who had a wonderful heart. He is the son of Maria and Juan. Ben’s a kind and helpful young lad who was nurtured well by his parents who have good hearts as well. One day, Ben saw a very…
Category: Mythology and Folklore
Folklore is the body of expressive culture, including tales, music, dance, legends, oral history, proverbs, jokes, popular beliefs, customs, and so forth within a particular population comprising the traditions (including oral traditions) of that culture, subculture, or group.
The Legend of Makopa
Once upon a time, there was a town that never goes hungry because of a mysterious gong that provides them with the food they wish. Some bandits from a different town heard about this mysterious gong and plotted to steal it away from the townspeople and hide it in their…
The Legend of Makahiya
Once upon a time, there were a rich couple named Dondong and Iska. They had a 12 year old daughter named Maria whom they love deeply. Maria was a responsible daughter, hard working and kindhearted. Because of her traits, everybody loved Maria. Maria was also a shy young lady and…
Why do roses have thorns?
A long time ago, there lived a beautiful maiden named Rosa. She is known for her exquisite charm and extraordinary kindness. There are a lot of handsome young men who keeps on courting her and wanted to capture her heart, but neither one of them catches Rosa’s attention. She insists…
The Legend of Banana
In a small peaceful kingdom down south, a beautiful princess lives. Near the kingdom’s castle is a small forest with beautiful flowers. The princess spends her time there picking the most exquisite and rare that she can find. Although she has her own piece of garden near the palace, the…
The Legend of the Cashew Nut
Long time ago in a very far away forest there is a small seed inside the cashew fruit who always wonder about the world outside. One day, he heard excited voices of different animals that are talking merrily in the forest. He listened to the celebration and gave a sigh….
The Legend of Sampaguita
A long time ago, there were neighboring Baranggays named Balintawak and Gagalangin. Between the two baranggay, is a very sturdy fence made up of dried bamboo. Every five years, they destroy it and build a new fence. Sometimes, the guardsmen from Balintawak watch over the fence, oftentimes the guardsmen from…
The Legend of Kapre
Kapre is another popular mythological creature from the Philippines. It is characterized as a menacing creature that seeks refuge in big trees and displays human physical attributes but with taller height at about 7 to 10 feet and more hairy with thick beard, brown skin and deep eyes that makes…
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The Legend of Pineapple
A long time ago, in a far away village, lived a little girl name Filipina but most people call her Pina. Pina was still young when her parents died so her Aunt Marta adopted so she can have a place to live in. Pina is a kind, hard-working and enduring…
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Alamat ng Lasones
Lansones or Lanzones is a fruit that they said can’t be eaten at first. Its legend began when people chased a certain thief who hides himself in a Lansones tree. The thief was so hungry and tired of running so he picked some of the fruit and ate them. When…