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    PHILIPPINES Pre Colonial Literature

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    This document discusses pre-colonial Philippine literature, including oral traditions such as proverbs, riddles, folk songs, tales, and epics. Proverbs were practical observations written in rhyme to both entertain and teach life skills. Riddles tested listeners' wits by demanding an answer. Folk songs expressed experiences through genres like courtship songs, lullabies, and harvest songs. Tales explained origins of places and names. Epics were long poems about a hero and their adventures, usually depicting a male with pleasing qualities and superhuman capabilities. The oral traditions were passed down for generations before being written down.

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    This document discusses pre-colonial Philippine literature, including oral traditions such as proverbs, riddles, folk songs, tales, and epics. Proverbs were practical observations written in rhyme to both entertain and teach life skills. Riddles tested listeners' wits by demanding an answer. Folk songs expressed experiences through genres like courtship songs, lullabies, and harvest songs. Tales explained origins of places and names. Epics were long poems about a hero and their adventures, usually depicting a male with pleasing qualities and superhuman capabilities. The oral traditions were passed down for generations before being written down.

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    This document discusses pre-colonial Philippine literature, including oral traditions such as proverbs, riddles, folk songs, tales, and epics. Proverbs were practical observations written in rhyme to both entertain and teach life skills. Riddles tested listeners' wits by demanding an answer. Folk songs expressed experiences through genres like courtship songs, lullabies, and harvest songs. Tales explained origins of places and names. Epics were long poems about a hero and their adventures, usually depicting a male with pleasing qualities and superhuman capabilities. The oral traditions were passed down for generations before being written down.

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    This document discusses pre-colonial Philippine literature, including oral traditions such as proverbs, riddles, folk songs, tales, and epics. Proverbs were practical observations written in rhyme to both entertain and teach life skills. Riddles tested listeners' wits by demanding an answer. Folk songs expressed experiences through genres like courtship songs, lullabies, and harvest songs. Tales explained origins of places and names. Epics were long poems about a hero and their adventures, usually depicting a male with pleasing qualities and superhuman capabilities. The oral traditions were passed down for generations before being written down.

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    21 st century literature

    from the
    Philippines
    and the World
    PHILIPPINES
    PRE-COLONIAL
    LITERATURE
    Introduction

    Latin word
    – Litera = Letter
    - Litterature = writing
    - Litteratus = learning
    Philippine Literature in English

    1. The Early Period•1900-1930


    2. The Middle Period•1930-1960
    3. The Modern Period•1960-1974
    4. Contemporary•1970-Present
    Introduction
    Before the Philippines was colonized, it was
    already brimming with a rich tradition of oral
    literature. Early Filipinos weaved together
    countless myths and legends to explain
    certain phenomena in life,

    Most of what have been transcribed now are


    taken from oral literature, which means that
    these stories have been passed on from one
    generation to another. Most of that which
    survived are epics and folklores.
    Introduction

    Here are their descriptions and other


    forms of literature that were passed
    on by the early Filipinos to today’s
    generation.
    PROVERBS

    Are practical observations and


    philosophy of everyday life that are
    written usually in a rhyme scheme. It is
    obviously meant to entertain while
    teaching basic skills in surviving local
    life. In Filipino, these are called
    SALAWIKAIN.
    An empty container makes a lot of
    noise.

    Ang lalagyang walang laman ay


    maingay.
    A broom is sturdy because its strands
    are tightly bound.

    Matibay ang walis, palibhasa'y


    magkabigkis.
    While the blanket is short, learn
    how to bend.

    Hangga't makitid ang kumot,


    matutong mamaluktot.
    RIDDLES

    Are like proverbs with one main


    difference: they demand an answer and
    are used to test the wits of those who
    are listening to them.
    Kay lapit-lapit na sa mata, di mo parin
    makita.
    Kaisa-isang plato, kita sa buong
    mundo.
    Meron akong isang daang mata Pero
    wala akong nakikita.
    May katawa'y walang mukha
    Walang mata'y lumuluha.
    FOLKSONGS

    Are beautiful songs that are informal


    expressions of our ancestors
    experiences in life. These range from
    courtship (which they sign in a harana
    or a serenade for a girl), to lullabies,
    funerals, harvest, and others.
    Bahay kubo- Tagalog tribe of Luzon- working song

    Magtanim ay di biro

    Ili-ili tulog anay- Ilongo tribe Visayas – Lullaby song


    TALES

    Are stories of origin for certain places,


    their names and their creation. These
    are also known as myths and legends.
    EPICS

    Are long-winded poems about a hero


    and his adventures and misadventures.
    It usually tells of a male hero who is
    born with all the pleasing qualities that
    your ancestors like in a persons who
    also has a superhuman capabilities.
    Alamat – Legends
    Myth – Mito
    Kwentong bayan – folk tales
    Pabula – Fables
    Parabola – Parables
    Bugtong – Riddles
    Salawikain - Proverbs
    Folk song
    Oyayi – lullaby
    Soliranin – Boat song
    Kumintang – war song
    Diona – wedding song
    Dalit – religious song
    Kundiman – love song used in harana
    Bung-aw – funeral song
    Dipayanin – drinking song
    Hibais – travel song

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