Tales of Long Ago in the Philippines
Author : Maximo D. Ramos
Publisher :
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 15,3 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Folk literature
ISBN :
Philippine Myths, Legends, and Folktales
Author : Maximo D. Ramos
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,85 MB
Release : 1990-01-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781976145698
Book Description
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
Abadeha
Author : Myrna de la Paz
Publisher : Shen's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,28 MB
Release : 2014-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781885008442
Book Description
In this version of Cinderella, set in the Philippines, Abadeha endures abuse by her stepmother before being helped by the Spirit of the Forest and becoming the bride of the island chieftain's son.
Philippine Folk Literature
Author : Damiana L. Eugenio
Publisher : UP Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 43,75 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789715425360
Book Description
This anthology presents a bird's-eye view of the whole range of Philippine folk literature.
Philippine Folk Tales
Author : Mabel Cook Cole
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 25,23 MB
Release : 1916
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
From time to time since the American occupation of the Islands, Philippine folk-tales have appeared in scientific publications, but never, so far as the writer is aware, has there been an attempt to offer to the general public a comprehensive popular collection of this material.
Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology
Author : Maximo D. Ramos
Publisher :
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 19,62 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Folklore
ISBN :
Book Description
Long Ago Tales
Author : David Carver Caldwell
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 14,26 MB
Release : 2008-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 1105014886
Book Description
Surnames, Abernathy, Anderson, Carrell, Bollinger, Schell, Miller, Statler, Austin, Conrad, Wright, Caldwell.
Bone Talk
Author : Candy Gourlay
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 23,53 MB
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1338349651
Book Description
"A powerful, complex, and fascinating coming-of-age novel." -- Costa Book Award PanelA boy and a girl in the Philippine jungle must confront what coming of age will mean to their friendship made even more complicated when Americans invade their country. Samkad lives deep in the Philippine jungle, and has never encountered anyone from outside his own tribe before. He's about to become a man, and while he's desperate to grow up, he's worried that this will take him away from his best friend, Little Luki, who isn't ready for the traditions and ceremonies of being a girl in her tribe.But when a bad omen sends Samkad's life in another direction, he discovers the brother he never knew he had. A brother who tells him of a people called "Americans." A people who are bringing war and destruction right to their home...A coming-of-age story set at the end of the 19th century in a remote village in the Philippines, this is a story about growing up, discovering yourself, and the impact of colonialism on native peoples and their lives.
Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales Of Asia
Author : Ruth Wan-lau
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,22 MB
Release : 2020-10-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9811226369
Book Description
Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales from Asia is a collection of eight beloved children's stories from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Singapore. In these beautifully illustrated tales, you will meet brave heroes who outsmart others, mystical spells that enchant, talking animals that are full of mischief, and so much more.The diversity and wonder of Asia are found in these precious stories that have been passed down through generations, and now, adapted in this compilation, for your reading pleasure. These stories will not just fascinate young readers, they will also educate because they speak of admirable traits, like strength and determination, family loyalty, and and even, mysterious allegories that reveal history!
Philippine Folk-Tales
Author : Clara Kern Bayliss
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,37 MB
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781015986169
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
