Filipino mythology

This post will explore some of the ancient Tagalog deities in the Philippines, before Catholicism was introduced to the islands.

Children of Bathala: Mayari, Tala, and Hanan.Mayari is the Goddess of the Moon. Tala is the Goddess of the Stars. Hanan is the Goddess of the Morning.

@porkironandwine Twitter "In honor of FINALLY getting a SE asian disney princess, here are some of my fav drawings from the diverse folklore of the Philippines. Nagined, Arapayan & Makabarubak, the three headed demon. Alunsina the missing goddess. Bulan the moon god, and Mayari the moon goddess of revolution" Mayari

Dian Masalanta is the most loving of the gods in heaven, punished by God for loving a mortal. She was thrown into the world.

Amihan saved our ancestors, "Malakas and Maganda" from the confinement of a bamboo.She is one of the first three creatures in the world.

art by Charm Singson for SHAKE, RATTLE & BALL!

Idianale "Goddess of Labor and Good Deeds" is one of the servants of Bathala who lives in the sky. Here, she married another god named Dumangan.

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