Filipino Myth

Filipinos have very interesting creatures that lurk within their myths and legends. This great collection will dive into famous as well as lesser known tales. Enjoy!

Revered for the rebellion she led against the gods to save the earth, the Moon Goddess Bulan wants a body to possess and control. The opportunity presents itself in the form of a girl desperate to usurp the goddess’s powers and use them to rescue her mother from Datu Dungog, a village chief who also wants the goddess’s power. If Lin-ay gains the coveted powers, she can defeat the moon-eating serpent and rescue her mother, but will spend eternity as a shell under the goddess’s complete control. Will Lin-ay rescue her mother and escape the goddess’s clutches, or will her daring ...

Delve into the mystical worlds of Celtic enchantment, the heroic sagas of Bulfinch's lore, the enigmatic tales of Slavic spirits, the celestial dances of Japanese deities, the profound fables of Turkish origins, the creation epics of Sumerian and Mesopotamian civilizations, the rich tapestry of Native American heritage, and the captivating chronicles from the Filipino archipelago.

Dating The Virgin Mask - When Stories Replace Sincerity In a world where dating has become a global marketplace, many foreign men seek something more authentic—something purer. That search often leads them to the Philippines, where they encounter a powerful narrative wrapped in soft smiles and whispered promises: “the Virgin Filipina”. She says she’s never been kissed. She claims she’s waiting for the right man. She seems untouched by modern chaos and radiates a simplicity that feels like a balm for hearts wounded by Western dating culture. And you? Yes, you —feel chosen. But ...

The teacher Patrick Healy travelled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around half a thousand myths, legends, and folktales and several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable. 61 Filipino Tales is the third volume of his work, in his words. He retold the stories with his own opinion and approach to them.

The moon-eating serpent is coming. Tasked to complete the seven blades, Makanas has traversed many lands, spending countless gold and waging wars. But when the last chief he has to face isn't blinded by gold nor fear the blade, Makanas employed his last weapon—deceit to infiltrate his household. Just when he thinks his plan is going well, colonizers who now rule the land uncover the chief's traitorous plan. Lin-ay, the chief's secluded daughter awakens the blade to protect her family—something Makanas has trained for and failed. To defeat the giant moon eating serpent, he must get Lin-...

In this standalone novel based on Filipino mythology, Corazon Lopez is looking forward to her eleventh birthday, when she can finally be trained in wielding babaylan magic. She's hoping she can use it to bring her parents back to life so they can be together again.