5 Questions
What was the reason for the witch's spell on Angui and the hunter?
Jealousy and anger
What was the role of the fate-healer in the story?
To cure Angui after she was affected by the spell
How did the people react when the Spaniards arrived in the story?
They were puzzled about what to call their place
What effect did the ritual performed by the fate-healer have on the witch?
It caused her to become weak
What inspired the townspeople to name their place 'Polangui'?
The beauty and kindness of Angui
Study Notes
The Legend of Pulangui
- The town of Polangui is named after Angui, a beautiful maiden who had a fondness for the color red.
- Angui was loved by the people of the village for her beauty and kindness.
- A brave hunter in the forest fell in love with Angui, and she reciprocated his feelings.
- The couple's love for each other sparked the jealousy of a witch who also had feelings for the hunter.
- The witch cast a spell on Angui, making the hunter fall in love with her instead.
- As a result, Angui became weak and the villagers took her to a fate-healer for treatment.
- The ritual performed by the fate-healer restored Angui's health and weakened the witch's powers.
- The evil spell was defeated, and the villagers rejoiced at the outcome.
- When the Spaniards arrived, they asked the villagers for the name of the place, and they responded by calling out Angui's name, "Pulang Angui!" which eventually became the town's name, Polangui.
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