Maximo D Ramos

Philippine Myths, Legends, and Folktales Maximo D Ramos

A collection of 31 Myths, Legends, and Folktales from around the Philippines that showcase the rich and diverse cultural identity throughout the archipelago. The book includes some illustrations, making it a wonderful collection to share with children of Filipino ancestry, or anyone interested in learning about different cultures from around the globe.

WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG:

How People Were Created

Why the Sun Is Brighter than the Moon

The Coleto and the Crow

The Legend of Mount Kanlaon

Why Dogs Bare Their Teeth

The Origin of Bananas

IN THE PHILIPPINE ELFLAND:

The Two Woodcutters and the Elf

The Wee Folk

The Frog Princess

The Bridge of the Angels

Two Boys and a Tianak

The Elf's Gifts

TALES OF LAUGHTER:

The Tale of Pakungo-adipen

The Man and the Lizard

The Man Who Played Dead

The Two Foolish Peddlers

ANIMALS AND PEOPLE:

The Monkeys and the Butterflies

Three Friends Seek a Home

The Monkey Prince

Tale of the Kind-hearted Manobo

The Monkey Who Became a Servant

ADVENTURE TALES: Death and Datu Omar

The Man Who Reached the Sky-World

The Buried Treasure

The Tale of Magbaloto

Tale of the 101 Brothers and Their Sister

The Tale of Sog-sogot

The Enchanted Snail

The Man Who Tried

to Cheat Death

The Tale of Diwata