Juan de Plasencia and Baranggays in the Philippines

Predicted the future, found across all islands (Soothsayer).

Helped people die and predicted their afterlife.

Described as 'cotquean', a man with feminine qualities.

<p>Head is unburied. Half of a coconut placed on top of the deceased’s head as a shield.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deceased buried beside the house, chiefs placed beneath a constructed porch. Mourned for four days before interment. Placed in a boat serving as a coffin, with various animals onboard as 'rowers' to accompany the deceased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Belief in afterlife (maca) – for just &amp; virtuous punishment (Casanaan) for the wicked.</p> Signup and view all the answers