Philippine Folklore: Daragang Magayon

Study Notes

Ancient Philippines

The Philippines was once connected to the mainland of Asia
A distinct group of people lived in the area, known for their beautiful women and sturdy warriors

Daragang Magayon's Love Affair

Daragang Magayon confessed her love for a man from beyond the border of Kabikolan to her father
This event took place at night, when the area was silent

The Turtle and the Monkey

A turtle and a monkey had a dispute over bananas
The monkey ate all the ripe bananas, leaving only a green one for the turtle
The turtle plotted revenge and killed the monkey by tricking him into falling onto sharp bamboo
The turtle then sold the monkey's body to other monkeys, who unknowingly ate their own kind

The Turtle's Revenge

The monkeys discovered the turtle's trick and caught him, intending to cut him into pieces
The turtle boasted about being struck with a hatchet before, and the monkeys were fooled
The monkeys instead decided to throw the turtle into the water, where he survived and came out with a lobster
The monkeys asked the turtle how to catch lobsters, and he tricked them into tying strings around their waists and jumping into the water, resulting in their deaths

The Hungry Monkey

A monkey met a turtle and complained about being hungry due to other monkeys taking all the squash
The turtle suggested they steal banana plants, and they worked together to plant them
However, the monkey's plant died due to being planted in a tree, while the turtle's plant thrived in the ground
The monkey then offered to climb the turtle's tree to pick the fruit, leaving the turtle on the ground alone

Description

Test your knowledge of the ancient Philippine folklore of Daragang Magayon, a story of love and bravery. This quiz delves into the legend of a beautiful woman and her forbidden love affair. Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through this quiz.