Philippine mythology weaves a tapestry of magical lands, fascinating heroes, deities – anito, bathala, diwata – and mythological creatures, such as the manananggal and aswang. These myths ...

According to Visayan legend, there once were seven moons (representing the lunar cycles of planting and harvesting). Bakunawa swallowed six of these moons, with just one left in the sky. Bakunawa is ...

Alternative Alamat: Myths and Legends from the Philippines Edited by Paolo Chikiamco, illus. by Mervin Malonzo. Tuttle, $16.99 trade paper (224p) ISBN 978-0-8048-5557-0 ...

DreamWorks Animation will be producing an animated film based on Philippine mythology titled Forgotten Island. According to a report by Variety, the movie will be directed by Filipino-American ...