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Ang dami-daming mata, hindi nakikita.
Ang dami-daming mata, hindi nakikita.
Ang katawan ay bala, ang biyuka ay paminta.
Ang katawan ay bala, ang biyuka ay paminta.
Ate mo, ate ko, ate nh lahat ng tao.
Ate mo, ate ko, ate nh lahat ng tao.
Baboy ko sa pulo, palahibo'y pako.
Baboy ko sa pulo, palahibo'y pako.
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Hayun na si Ingkong, nakaupa sa lusong.
Hayun na si Ingkong, nakaupa sa lusong.
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Isang supot na uling, hayun at bibitin-bitin.
Isang supot na uling, hayun at bibitin-bitin.
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Kung tawagin nila'y "santo" hindi naman milagroso.
Kung tawagin nila'y "santo" hindi naman milagroso.
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Mga daliring magkakadikit, di naman nakakapit.
Mga daliring magkakadikit, di naman nakakapit.
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Nakayuko ang reyna, di nalalaglag ang korona.
Nakayuko ang reyna, di nalalaglag ang korona.
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Nakatalikod na ang prinsesa, ang mukha'y nakaharap pa.
Nakatalikod na ang prinsesa, ang mukha'y nakaharap pa.
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Study Notes
Riddles and Wordplay
- The phrase "There are many eyes, but they cannot see" suggests a metaphorical use of "eyes" to refer to something that observes or is present but not actively perceiving.
- "The body is a bullet, the wound is pepper" indicates a play on words associating words with different meanings, evoking imagery of violence and metaphorical pain.
Family and Social Relationships
- The phrase "Your sister, my sister, the sister of all people" portrays the universal nature of familial ties and kinship among all humanity.
Nature and Agriculture
- "My pig on the island has nails for hair" creates a vivid image, illustrating the uniqueness or oddity of nature and possibly referencing cultural significance of animals in different communities.
Traditional Characters and Folklore
- "There goes Grandfather, perched on a mortar" introduces a character often associated with wisdom and tradition in local folklore.
Symbolic Representation
- "A bag of charcoal, there it hangs" may symbolize labor, resourcefulness, or basic needs within a community context.
Religion and Societal Perception
- The line "They call him 'saint' but he is not miraculous" highlights the discrepancies between societal labels and actual virtues or abilities, questioning the true nature of holiness.
Physical Characteristics and Social Commentary
- "Fingers that are joined, yet do not hold" suggests interconnectedness without unity, possibly reflecting on relationships or social dynamics.
Authority and Power
- "The queen bows, yet her crown does not fall" denotes strength and poise in leadership, implying that authority can be maintained despite humility.
Duality in Presentation
- "The princess faces backward while her face looks forward" symbolizes complexity in societal roles and perceptions, emphasizing appearances versus reality.
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