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What is the primary purpose of patototdon in the Bicol culture?
What is the primary purpose of patototdon in the Bicol culture?
Which of the following values is NOT emphasized in the kasabihan, arawiga, or sasabihan?
Which of the following values is NOT emphasized in the kasabihan, arawiga, or sasabihan?
Which of the following best describes the content of traditional riddles?
Which of the following best describes the content of traditional riddles?
What has changed regarding the practice of riddling in Bicol today?
What has changed regarding the practice of riddling in Bicol today?
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What are the Tagalog words associated with riddles in the other languages mentioned?
What are the Tagalog words associated with riddles in the other languages mentioned?
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Study Notes
Patototdon or Riddles
- Patototdon, or riddles, are a form of wordplay used in a battle of wits.
- Riddles are no longer a common hobby in Bicol.
- Proverbs in Bicol, called kasabihan, arawiga, or sasabihan, emphasize values like independence, honor, and humility.
- These proverbs focus on the human condition and use imagery from nature and the human body.
- Other words for riddles include:
- Tagalog: Lingo or Buog
- Rocano: Suburuto
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Test your knowledge of Bicol's rich tradition of patototdon, or riddles, and its accompanying proverbs. Explore the significance of these wordplays in expressing cultural values like independence and humility. Dive into the world of Bicolan wit and wisdom!