This document summarizes pre-colonial and colonial Philippine literature. It discusses the different genres that developed during these periods, including salawikain (proverbs), bulong (chants), kasabihan (sayings), ancient metric tales, and riddles. Some examples are provided of common forms and stories within each genre that were used to preserve Filipino culture and traditions through oral literature before the introduction of writing during colonization. The document also briefly mentions the revolutionary period of Philippine literature.
This document summarizes pre-colonial and colonial Philippine literature. It discusses the different genres that developed during these periods, including salawikain (proverbs), bulong (chants), kasabihan (sayings), ancient metric tales, and riddles. Some examples are provided of common forms and stories within each genre that were used to preserve Filipino culture and traditions through oral literature before the introduction of writing during colonization. The document also briefly mentions the revolutionary period of Philippine literature.
This document summarizes pre-colonial and colonial Philippine literature. It discusses the different genres that developed during these periods, including salawikain (proverbs), bulong (chants), kasabihan (sayings), ancient metric tales, and riddles. Some examples are provided of common forms and stories within each genre that were used to preserve Filipino culture and traditions through oral literature before the introduction of writing during colonization. The document also briefly mentions the revolutionary period of Philippine literature.
This document summarizes pre-colonial and colonial Philippine literature. It discusses the different genres that developed during these periods, including salawikain (proverbs), bulong (chants), kasabihan (sayings), ancient metric tales, and riddles. Some examples are provided of common forms and stories within each genre that were used to preserve Filipino culture and traditions through oral literature before the introduction of writing during colonization. The document also briefly mentions the revolutionary period of Philippine literature.
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LITERATURE To preserve the culture
-It is the body of written works produced in a particular Salawikain & Sawikain language, country, or age. (Epigrams/maxims/proverbs) -Writings having excellence of a form or expression and -Short poems that have been customarily been used and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest. served as laws or rules on good behavior by our ancestors. -Literature is the total preserved writings belonging to a given -Allegories or parables that impart lessons for the young language or people. -Often expressing a single idea, that is usually satirical and had PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD a witty ending -The Pre-Colonial Period is divided into three namely; the -Maxims- rhyming couplets (5,6,8 syllables) Mythological age, the Heroic age, and Folktales from all ages. Example of Salawikain MYTHOLOGICAL AGE Ang matapat na kaibigan, tunay na maaasahan. (you will know a true friend in time of need.) Example of Sawikain Kumukulo ang dugo (blood is boiling) Very angry Isulat sa tubig (write on water) forget about it. Example of Maxims Pag hindi uukol, hindi bubukol (what is not intended for one will not bear fruit.) Bulong (Chants) -Used in witchcraft or enchantments -Sa hinaba-haba ng prusisyon, Sa simbahan din pala ang tuloy -Hele-hele Bago kyeme -Halimbawa (for example): Tabi,tabi po, Ingkong Makikiraan po lamang Kasabihan (Sayings) -Used in teasing or to comment on a persons’ acutations. Example: COLONIAL PERIOD OF THE “Catitibay ca tolos Sacaling datnang agos Aco’ I momonting PHILIPPINE LITERATURE lomot Sa iyo’ I popolopot” “Nag-almusalmag-isa Kaning lamig, tinapa; Nahulog ang kutsara Ikaw na sana, sinta.”
Ancient Metric Tales
=Ifugao - Hudhud hi Aliguyon =Ilocos- Biag ni Lam-Ang =Bicol- Ibalon =Mindanao- Darangan =Panay- Hinilawod =Bagobo- Tuwaang 0 =Kalinga- Ulaliim =Manobo- Agyu or Olahing =Subanon- Sandayo =Aliguyon -The exploits of Aliguyon as he battle his arch-enemy. Pambukhayon THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD OF THE PHILIPPINE =Biag ni Lam-Ang LITERATURE -Tells of the adventure of Lam-Ang who exhibites extraordinary power at a very young age. =ibalon -The story of three Bicol heroes: Baltog, Handiong, Bantiong =Hinilawod -Oldest and longest epic in Panay -The exploits of three Sulodnon demiged brothers, Labaw Donggon. Humadapnon and Dumalapdap of ancient Panay. RIDDLE (BUGTONG) -Made up of one or more measured lines with rhymes and may consist of 4 to 12 syllables. -Showcase the Filipino wit, literary talent, and keen observation of the surroundings. -Involves reference to one or two images that symbolize the characteristics of an unknown object that is to be guessed. Purpose of RIDDLE (BUGTONG) To Entertain To Educate To Titillate (to interest or excite in an enjoyable and often sexual way.) To curse, without expressly cursing
