Philippine Folk Narratives from our Forefathers: Volume 1

This book is an anthology, or collection, of folk narratives and epics from different regions of the Philippines representing various ethnic groups. Each folk narrative also contains a “Discussion” and “Vocabulary” section for those newly learning about Philippine myth and folklore.

The present book is the first of two volumes of
Philippine Folk Narratives from Our Forefathers, with each volume comprising thirty selections. Volume 1 includes twenty-nine folk narratives and one epic in sypnosized form.

CONTENTS:

1.The Seven Crazy Fellows
2.The Golden Rule
3.Three Brothers of Fortune
4.The Charcoal-Maker who Became King
5.Suae and His Adventures
6.The Monkey, the Dog, and the Carabao
7.The Four Blind Brothers
8.The Hunchback and the Giant
9.The Rich and the Poor
10.The Two Friends
11.Clever Juan and Envious Diego
12.Juan Sadut and the Magic Ring
13.An Act of Kindness
14.The Golden Lock
15.Lucas the Rope-Maker
16.The King and the Dervish
17.The Miraculous Cow
18.The Indolent Husband
19.Chonguita
20.The Life of Lam-ang (epic)
21.Story of Maykapal
22.The Kite, the Sea, and the Sky
23.Pamulak Manobo
24.Coming of Kabunian
25.Kaptan and Maguayan
26.The Wrath of Bingoi
27.Legend of Bridal Falls
28.Coming of Magbabaya
29.Why the Mango Fruit Is ShapedLike a Heart
30.How Rice Was Discovered