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Epic Tales of the Philippines: Tribal Lores of Filipinos
Epic Tales of the Philippines is an anthology of epic stories, retold in narrative form, from original ballads and poems of major tribal groups of the country. Like their European paradigms, the epic tales explore themes of good and evil, loyalty, justice, and love. Heroes are endowed with superhuman qualities in their quest for adventure, vendetta, and romance. Tribal epics are distinctive for the presence of the magical betel nut, which plays a crucial role in the plot. Previously published and unpublished epics are expertly compiled and edited for individual reading to provide an invaluable source in the study of Philippine folkloristics and Asian literature.
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Epic Tales of the Philippines: Tribal Lores of Filipinos
Epic Tales of the Philippines is an anthology of epic stories, retold in narrative form, from original ballads and poems of major tribal groups of the country. Like their European paradigms, the epic tales explore themes of good and evil, loyalty, justice, and love. Heroes are endowed with superhuman qualities in their quest for adventure, vendetta, and romance. Tribal epics are distinctive for the presence of the magical betel nut, which plays a crucial role in the plot. Previously published and unpublished epics are expertly compiled and edited for individual reading to provide an invaluable source in the study of Philippine folkloristics and Asian literature.
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Epic Tales of the Philippines: Tribal Lores of Filipinos

Epic Tales of the Philippines: Tribal Lores of Filipinos

by Artemio R. Guillermo
Epic Tales of the Philippines: Tribal Lores of Filipinos

Epic Tales of the Philippines: Tribal Lores of Filipinos

by Artemio R. Guillermo

Overview

Epic Tales of the Philippines is an anthology of epic stories, retold in narrative form, from original ballads and poems of major tribal groups of the country. Like their European paradigms, the epic tales explore themes of good and evil, loyalty, justice, and love. Heroes are endowed with superhuman qualities in their quest for adventure, vendetta, and romance. Tribal epics are distinctive for the presence of the magical betel nut, which plays a crucial role in the plot. Previously published and unpublished epics are expertly compiled and edited for individual reading to provide an invaluable source in the study of Philippine folkloristics and Asian literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780761824916
Publisher: University Press of America
Publication date: 05/01/2003
Pages: 248
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Artemio R. Guillermo has a Ph.D. in Communication from Syracuse University. He is a former Associate for the Filipino Ministry, Alaska Missionary Conference.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Dedication Chapter 2 Illustrations Chapter 3 Foreword Chapter 4 Acknowledgements Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 Banna Chapter 7 Aliguyon Chapter 8 Bugan Chapter 9 Aponitolao Chapter 10 Kanag Chapter 11 Lumawig Chapter 12 Lam-Ang Chapter 13 Florante at Laura Chapter 14 Handyong Chapter 15 Labaw Donggon Chapter 16 Sumakwel Chapter 17 Matabagka Chapter 18 Indarapatra Chapter 19 Bantugan Chapter 20 Maharadia Lawana Chapter 21 Agyu Chapter 22 Tuwa-ang Chapter 23 Manggob Chapter 24 Sandayo Chapter 25 Kimod Chapter 26 Pailalam ri Bolak Chapter 27 Story Notes & Sources Chapter 28 Glossary of Names Chapter 29 Bibliography Chapter 30 The Author
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