- Alunsina. Goddess of the eastern sky also known as Laun Sina "The Unmarried One"
- Kaptan. King of Gods.
- Datu Paubari. The mighty ruler of Halawod. ...
- Maklium-sa-t'wan. God of the plains who called a meeting of the council of gods.
- Suklang Malayon. ...
- Bungot-Banwa. ...
- Mount Madya-as. ...
- Labaw Donggon.
Who is the hero of Hinilawod?
Saragnayan of Hinilawod The hero of Hinilawod, Labaw Donggon had recently collected two wives but, not content, he sought out a third wife, Nagmalitong Yawa Sinag—you know, Saragnayan's wife.
Who are the three brothers in the epic Hinilawod?
Datu Paubari gave a feast in honor of his three sons. After the celebration, the three brothers left for different parts of the world. Labaw Donggon went northward, Humadapnon went southward, Dumalapdap, westward and Datu Paubari remained in the East.
What is the story Hinilawod all about?
Hinilawod is an epic poem written by the early inhabitants of a place called Sulod in Central Panay. It recounts the story of the exploits of three Sulodnon demigod brothers, Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap. The word means tales from the mouth of the Halawod River.
Who is Abyang Baranugon?
Angoy Ginbitinan's child was named Aso Mangga and Abyang Durunuun's son was called Abyang Baranugon.
Who are the characters in the epic of Labaw Donggon?
Labaw Donggon is one of three handsome sons of the "diwata" Abyang Alunsina and her mortal husband Buyung Paubari, the other two being Humadapnon and Dumalapdap. Being of semi-divine birth, the three possess extraordinary powers.
What is the climax of the story Hinilawod?
Climax: when Labaw prisoned beneath Saragnayan • Falling Action: after every fight of the triplets • Denoument: Datu Paubari celebrated the return of his three sons with a very big feast.
Who wrote Hinilawod?
F Landa JocanoHinilawodAuthor:F Landa Jocano; Hugan-an.Publisher:Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines : Punlad Research House Inc., ©2000.Series:Epic of central Panay, 2.Edition/Format:Print book : Philippine [Other]Rating:(not yet rated) 0 with reviews - Be the first.2 more rows
What values have you gained from the Hinilawod?
As a link to those cultural memories that in part explain our character as a people, Hinilawod offered not only a sumptuous visual feast but also a glimpse of the mindset of our forebears: Devotion to family, love that knows no boundaries, courage in the face of adversity, and belief in the supernatural or spiritual ...
Who is Humadapnon?
Humadapnon was the chieftain of the Sulod. His domain was at the headwaters of Panay river. Thrilled by this news, Humadapnon went to look for the woman. On his way, he encountered difficulties and indescribable hardships.
Who is the wife of Dumalapdap?
Lubay-Lubyok Hanginun si MahuyokhuyokonShortly after Humadapnon left their home to seek revenge on Saragnayan's family and followers, Dumalapdap embarked on a quest of his own. He decided go to Burutlakan-ka-adlaw and marry the maiden Lubay-Lubyok Hanginun si Mahuyokhuyokon. With him was Dumasig, the most powerful wrestler in Madya-as.
Who is Suklang Malayon?
A sky goddess of the Visayans. She protects the households and brings them happiness.
What is the meaning of Hinilawod?
Hinilawod is an epic poem orally transmitted from early inhabitants of a place called Sulod in central Panay, Philippines. The term "Hinilawod" generally translates to "Tales From The Mouth of The Halawod River".
What form of literature is the Hinilawod why Where did this originate?
Hinilawod is an epic poem written by the early inhabitants of Sulod in central Panay who lived by the mouth of the Halawod River. It literally means “Tales From The Mouth of The Halawod River.”
Why did the council of the gods called by Maklium SA T WAN decide to destroy Halawod by flood?
Why did the council of the gods called by Maklium-sa-t'wan decide to destroy Halawod by Flood? Because of Alunsina's decision to marry Datu Paubari, a mere mortal, her other suitors became angry and plotted a revenge against them.
Who is Humadapnon?
Humadapnon was the chieftain of the Sulod. His domain was at the headwaters of Panay river. Thrilled by this news, Humadapnon went to look for the woman. On his way, he encountered difficulties and indescribable hardships.
What is the meaning of the term "Hinilawod"?
The term "Hinilawod" generally translates to "Tales From The Mouth of The Halawod River". The epic must have been commonly known to the Visayans of Panay before the conquest, since its main protagonists, like Labaw Donggon, were noted in the accounts of the Islanders' beliefs and recorded by early Spanish colonizers.
When was Hinilawod discovered?
Hinilawod is the first discovered "by accident" in 1955, when Filipino anthropologist F. Landa Jocano became interested in native folklore. He travelled the hinterlands of his home island of Panay with two colleagues collecting folk songs, stories, and riddles.
How long did the duel between Labaw and Saragnayan last?
The young demigod then challenged Saragnayan to a duel. The duel lasted for years. Labaw Donggon held Saragnayan's head underwater for seven years but Saragnayan survived. Labaw Donggon then tied Saragnayan to the top of a rock and beat him hard with a coconut trunk, but this proved futile.
What did Labaw Donggon want?
When he reached adulthood, Labaw Donggon, the eldest of the triplets, decided to go on a quest to find himself a wife. He heard of the beauty of Anggoy Ginbitinan of Handug and wanted her for a wife. He asked his mother to prepare the things he will need for the journey—a magic cape, hat, belt, and kampilan (a large, two-handed sword ).
Why did Humadapnon leave his home?
Shortly after Humadapnon left their home to seek revenge on Saragnayan's family and followers, Dumalapdap embarked on a quest of his own. He decided go to Burutlakan-ka-adlaw and marry the maiden Lubay-Lubyok Hanginun si Mahuyokhuyokon. With him was Dumasig, the most powerful wrestler in Madya-as .
How long does it take to chant Hinilawod?
Hinilawod is a 29,000-verse epic that takes about three days to chant in its original form, making it one of the longest epics known, alongside that of Tibet's Epic of King Gesar. Hinilawod is one of the many pieces of oral literature passed from one generation to the next, changed and morphed by the chanter to one degree or another as he told it to his audience. The Hinilawod is not just a literary piece but also a source of information about culture, religion and rituals of the ancient people of Sulod; showing us that ancient Filipinos believed in the "sacred," in the importance of family honour and in personal courage and dignity.
Where was Saragnayan's body?
Buyung Baranugon sought aid from his grandmother, Alunsina, and learned that Saragnayan's life was housed in the body of a boar in a place called Paling Bukid. The sons then killed the boar and ate its heart, rendering Saragnayan mortal. Sensing that death was near, Saragnayan bade a sorrowful farewell to his wife.
Answer
Alunsina, Kaptan, Datu Paubari, Maklium-sa-twan, Suklang Malayon, Labawa Donggon, Angoy Ginbitinan, Manalintad
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Overview
Plot
Hinilawod recounts the story of the exploits of three Suludnon demigod brothers: Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap of ancient Panay.
Kaptan, king of the Gods, decreed that the beautiful Alunsina (also called Laun Sina, "Unmarried One") be wed upon reaching maidenhood. Though all the unmarried gods from every corner of the universe tried to win her hand in marriage, she chose to marry the mortal Datu Paubari, ruler of t…
Discovery
Hinilawod is the first discovered "by accident" in 1955, when Filipino anthropologist F. Landa Jocano became interested in native folklore. He travelled the hinterlands of his home island of Panay with two colleagues collecting folk songs, stories, and riddles. It was during one of those trips to the upland barrios of Lambunao, Maasin, Janiuay, and Calinog in Iloilo that his attention was called to a long and popular tale called Hinilawod. Portions of the story were sung to him an…
In theatre
An abridged version was the first stage performance of the epic during the inauguration of the Cultural Center of Western Visayas on the campus of West Visayas State University in Iloilo City, Philippines in March 1983 under the patronage of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. The cultural group, Panayana performed the epic before the representatives of the First Lady and the high officials of the Cultural Center of t…
Significance
Hinilawod is a 29,000-verse epic that takes about three days to chant in its original form, making it one of the longest epics known, alongside that of Tibet's Epic of King Gesar. Hinilawod is one of the many pieces of oral literature passed from one generation to the next, changed and morphed by the chanter to one degree or another as he told it to his audience. The Hinilawod is not just a literary piece but also a source of information about culture, religion and rituals of the ancient pe…
See also
• Biag ni Lam-Ang
• Darangen
• Ibalong Epic
Further reading
• Hinilawod: Adventures of Humadapnon, chanted by Hugan-an and recorded by Dr. F. Landa Jocano, Metro Manila: 2000, Punlad Research House, ISBN 9716220103, 9789716220100.
• HINILAWOD... the discovery in Hiyas Kayumanggi, Hesed Adriel, 6 August 2011.