What always fascinates me most about the Creatures of Philippine Mythology, is where the origins came from and how they were integrated into early animist beliefs. During a lunar eclipse in the ancient Philippines, it was believed that a monstrous dragon was attempting to swallow the moon. Watch our new 14 minute documentary and discover the origin of this giant serpent and how the colossal being evolved as both a god and demon throughout the archipelago.
This episode posed a lot of difficult challenges and raised more questions than answers, so I’ve included some supplementary information in this post for those wishing to learn more. I am always open to feedback and I am always hoping to learn more. Please feel free to leave a comment and contribute to the discussion.
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BAKUNAWA: The Moon Eater
CREATURES OF PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY: Episode Three
What always fascinates me most about the Creatures of Philippine Mythology, is where the origins came from and how they were integrated into early animist beliefs. During a lunar eclipse in the ancient Philippines, it was believed that a monstrous dragon was attempting to swallow the moon. Watch our new 14 minute documentary and discover the origin of this giant serpent and how the colossal being evolved as both a god and demon throughout the archipelago.
This episode posed a lot of difficult challenges and raised more questions than answers, so I’ve included some supplementary information in this post for those wishing to learn more. I am always open to feedback and I am always hoping to learn more. Please feel free to leave a comment and contribute to the discussion.