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Philippine Folklore Stories
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ISBN10: 9378301177
ISBN13: 9789378301179
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Mar 1 2026
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.11 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789378301179
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Mar 1 2026
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.11 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Philippine Folklore Stories presents a curated body of traditional narratives drawn from oral storytelling traditions across the Philippines, bringing together myths, legends, and moral tales that reflect shared cultural values and community beliefs. The collection emphasizes how storytelling functions as both entertainment and guidance, shaping ideas about responsibility, humility, courage, and respect for unseen forces. Many episodes explore the relationship between the natural world and the supernatural, where spirits, enchanted places, and mysterious beings influence daily life and human choices. The narrative voice highlights consequences and rewards, showing how personal conduct affects fate and social harmony. Symbolic patterns appear through trials, transformations, and clever resolutions, reinforcing ethical reflection rather than simple adventure. Attention is given to local customs, environmental awareness, and the preservation of inherited wisdom through repeated telling. The work also shows how fear and wonder operate together, encouraging alertness, reverence, and compassion. Across the collection, imagination blends with instruction, offering layered meaning for both younger and older readers. The stories collectively function as cultural memory, preserving worldview, belief, and moral structure through vivid narrative forms that continue to resonate across generations.
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