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Mindanao, Mores & Myths
Mindanao, Mores & Myths
When traveling through the Philippines, living and interacting with the locals, one will undoubtedly experience the beliefs, unwritten rules, virtues, values and myths of the country, which are influenced by indigenous, Western and Asian folklore.
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Published at 2018-03-05 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Culture, Mythology & folklore
Tags: Mindanao, Mythology, Philosophy
Hilot: the Science and Philosophy of Ancient Filipino Healing Arts
Hilot: the Science and Philosophy of Ancient Filipino Healing Arts
The ancient Filipino healing art known as Hilot can be classified as a type of traditional/folk medical practice that details both the resourcefulness of Filipinos as well as a rich culture overflowing with different influences. It also ultimately showcases that our ancestors already possessed an ingenious knowledge of medicine despite a formal education or background in the subject.
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Published at 2018-01-27 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Culture, Mythology & folklore
Tags: Hilot, Nature, Philosophy