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Tiburones: the Flying Sharks of Philippine Folklore

Tiburones: the Flying Sharks of Philippine Folklore

The Tiburones are said to be flying sharks, with razor sharp teeth, crushing jaws, and able to circle their prey from the air. ‘Tiburon’ is Spanish for ‘shark’, most English translations of the Ibalon use this name for the creature (Triburon). In Bikol, these creatures are known as Pating na Pakpakan. In the Ibalon epic, they were tamed by the warrior-hero Handyong.

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Published at 2018-01-24 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Mythology & folklore

Tags: Ibalon

Magindara, Guardian Sirena or Cannibal of the Sea?

Magindara, Guardian Sirena or Cannibal of the Sea?

Bikolano myths paint the Magindara in extremes; they are either said to be guardian deities of Bikolano fishermen, or “aswang ng dagat” who will eat adult humans but do not harm children (a sharp difference from Tagalog sirena myths that show children as their preferred sacrifices). They are briefly mentioned in the Ibalon. Beautiful but vicious creatures of the sea, they have colorful sharp scales, and enchanting voices that can lure fishermen to their deaths, or draw them to their rescue.

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Published at 2018-01-25 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Mythology & folklore

Tags: Bicol, Ibalon