Spectacular Creatures Of Philippine Mythology Behance Some illustrations i did for the book 101 kagila gilalas na nilalang (101 spectacular creatures). published by adarna house. Behance is the world's largest creative network for showcasing and discovering creative work spectacular creatures of philippine mythology. jc galag. 9 145. save.
Spectacular Creatures Of Philippine Mythology Behance John patrick gañas. reimagined philippine myths. a series of illustrations exploring alternative origins involving philippine mythical creatures. pugot (decapitated one) sipa, the philippine's traditional native sport, originated from two beheaded creatures playing with their heads. kapre (tree demon). The word “mythology” itself seems to conjure images of greek gods rather than the pantheon of creatures from the cebuano or waray. “there’s just so much content about western mythology that you have. you have movies, tv shows, a ton of books. and philippine mythology doesn’t have that much widespread reach.”. The divine realm: bathala and the pantheon of gods. at the heart of philippine mythology is bathala, the supreme creator god, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure who presides over the universe. he is the source of all life and the ultimate authority, responsible for the creation of humans, animals, and the natural world. Spanning more than 140 ethnic groups, the philippines’ folklore is a vivid collection of mythological beings, enchanting monsters, and supernatural entities. from the shape shifting aswang to the forest dwelling kapre, these mythical creatures have played a significant role in the country’s storytelling traditions.
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