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Tales of Long Ago in the Philippines (Realms of Myths and Reality) Paperback – January 15, 1990

by Maximo D Ramos (Author)
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A collection of 37 Myths, Legends, and Folktales from around the Philippines that showcase the rich and diverse cultural identity throughout the archipelago. The book includes some illustrations, making it a wonderful collection to share with children of Filipino ancestry, or anyone interested in learning about different cultures from around the globe.

ORIGIN MYTHS:

How the Earth Was Created

Why the Sky Rose High

How the Sun and the Moon Came to Be

Why the Sea Is Salt

The First Monkey

The Origin of the Owl and Other Creatures

Legend of the Black Cat

All-Head Juan

Why the Snail Tastes Bitter

How the Crocodile Learned to Hunt

Why the Egret Rides on the Carabao

ANIMAL TALES:

The Tortoise and the Ban-og

The Crocodile and the Monitor Lizard

The Monkey, the Tortoise, and the Banana Tree

The Guest Who Broke His Promise

The Tortoise and the Lizard

Bobowaya and Amomo-ay

The Lizard's Treachery

The Monkey and the Tortoise

TALES TO LAUGH OVER:

The Foolish Fishermen and the Carabao

The Tale of Padol

How Monsai Enslaved His Master

The Foolish Farmer and His Carabao

The Hunter and His Wife

The Ginger of Aunt Guinampang

ADVENTURE TALES:

The Two Neighbors and the Crocodile

Tale of the White Squash

Datu Omar and the Elf

The Woodcutter and the Python

Mangosparos and the Monkeys

Six Brothers and a Cat

The Boy and the Crocodile

The Magic Ring

Tale of Two Women

HERO TALES:

The Magic Tree

The Love of Rajah Mangandiri

The Bird that Stole the Sultan's Beard

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  1. Part of series
    Realms of Myths and Reality
  2. Print length
    159 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    January 15, 1990
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.36 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1976147255
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1976147258
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Maximo D. Ramos is considered the "Dean of Philippine Lower Mythology." He was the former editor in chief of Phoenix Publishing House (1963 1980) and served as faculty member of National Teachers College, Feati University, Far Eastern University, and dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences of the University of the East. He was also former head of the English Department o f the Philippine normal College. He was a high school valedictorian (1930), had a B.S.E. (English major, UP, 1933), an M.A. in English (Indiana University, 1946), a Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (University of California at Los Angeles, 1962), and a Ph.D. (UP, 1965). He was the author of Tales of Long Ago in the Philippines; Philippine Myths, Legends, and Folktales; Legends of Lower Gods; The Creatures of Midnight; The Aswang Complex in Philippine Folklore; Philippine Demonological Legends and Their Cultural Bearings; Boyhood in Monsoon Country; Patricia of the Green Hills and Other Stories and Poems; and Remembrance of Lents Past and Other Essays. He also wrote numerous articles, stories, and verses that appeared in several magazines and journals.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (January 15, 1990)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 159 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1976147255
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1976147258
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.36 x 8.5 inches
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