Historias de Philippinemythology

Hidden between islands and concealed by enchanted seas, the Balangaw Institute of Arcane Arts is more than a school of magic-it is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving stories, memories, traditions, and the forgotten truths of the world. For over a thousand years, Balangaw has protected the threads of history from disappearing into oblivion. But when an impossible act of erasure strikes the Institute, ancient fears begin to awaken. Stories vanish from the Library of Whispered Pages. Names disappear from memory. And whispers spread of the Silencers, a mysterious faction determined to erase the past itself. Amid the growing uncertainty, a group of students finds themselves drawn into a centuries-old mystery connected to the Institute's founder, Apo Balangaw, the legendary First Story, and a forgotten power lurking within the hidden spaces between memory and oblivion. As the boundaries between remembrance and forgetting begin to unravel, they must uncover the truth before Balangaw itself becomes just another lost story. In a world where memory is magic, forgetting can be the greatest danger of all.

Story Summary Everything in Lira's small town was calm and predictable - until the day Kael arrived. He stood out immediately: tall, handsome, with features so different from everyone else, and those unusual brown eyes that made neighbors whisper that he must be from abroad or from a wealthy family far away. He enrolled in the same high school as Lira, but he never joined groups, never spoke much, and always seemed to be watching everything from a distance. Lira was curious about him, and one afternoon, when she found him sitting alone by the old riverbank, she gathered the courage to speak to him. That simple meeting started a quiet, beautiful friendship that quickly turned into something deeper. Kael had never felt so understood, so safe - Lira didn't care where he came from or how different he looked; she only saw the kind, lonely boy inside. For the first time, Kael allowed himself to forget the danger that followed him. He fell deeply in love with her, and she with him - a sweet, pure teenage romance full of secret walks, shared smiles, and quiet moments under the sun. But the truth could not stay hidden forever. Kael belongs to the oldest vampire bloodline in Europe - the only ones gifted by ancient magic to walk in daylight. Every other vampire in the world fears the sun, and for generations, they have hunted his family to steal their power. Now, they have tracked him to this small town. They want his blood, because drinking it will make them invincible - able to move anytime, anywhere, with no weakness, no fear of light. When Lira finally learns the truth - that the boy she loves is not just mysterious, but carries a secret that could get both of them killed - she is scared... but she does not turn away. She realizes that their love is not just a sweet teenage romance; it is a battle. Kael is not just hiding from enemies; he is protecting the last of his kind, and protecting *her* from the darkness that hunts him.

Synopsis: In a hidden realm where the mortal world brushes against the divine, the Academy of the Anitos stands as the bastion where the bloodlines of ancient Philippine gods and goddesses converge. Here, demi-gods and spirits train to master their otherworldly powers and safeguard the balance between worlds. Solren, a seemingly ordinary boy, discovers he is the son of Apolakios, the formidable Solar War God - a lineage that marks him as a key player in an age-old prophecy. Torn between the mortal life he knew and the divine destiny thrust upon him, Solren is thrust into the academy's crucible, where rivalries burn as fiercely as the sun and friendships are tested by shadows lurking in the corners. Alongside allies like Seraya, the gentle yet fierce daughter of Lakathis, goddess of harvest and earth, and Thalios, the enigmatic scion of Bathalor, the supreme celestial deity, Solren must unlock the depths of his power. But ancient darkness, long thought vanquished, stirs once more - threatening to shatter the fragile peace and plunge both realms into chaos. As alliances form and betrayals unfold, Solren must rise beyond his fears, embracing his fiery heritage to challenge fate itself. In the Academy of the Anitos, legends are born - and destinies forged in the flames of gods.

A sorceress looking for powerful spells... A prince searching for his mother... A mysterious young man seeking for a cure for his sister... Three different people.... Three different journeys... Three threads intertwined by fate

With the death of the Mountain God, Dumakulem, nine teenagers were invited to a mysterious hiking trip to awaken their latent powers from their godly parents. Teenagers then discovered that one of them will soon join the ranks of the gods in replacement of the dead god. But they have to go through challenges inside the majestic trail of Luzon's highest peak, Mt. Pulag. Soon, the awakened ones find themselves trapped between the forces of the Kasanaan led by its mighty ruler Sitan and the sky deities from Kaluwalhatian led by Abba. Samel, Elle, and Roberto find themselves intertwined in an unusual fate, forced to lead the group to survive the black seeds planted by Sitan to corrupt all the newly awakened ones to join his forces for the brewing battle between the Gods.

There is a crackle, and the sampaguita he had been reaching for burns up in a wisp of smoke. Libulan feels the presence of the immortal before he sees him. He inhales deeply, straightens his back, and prepares to look at the god in the eye without flinching. "So, you're Libulan Agbayani." --- Date started: June 20, 2020 Date finished: (Updates every sunday. Please like, subscribe, vote and leave a comment)

Matapos isumite ang pinagpuyatang concept paper para sa vertical drama, nagising lamang ang writer na si Alina sa katawan ni Salila, isang katalonan na nabubuhay sa malayong panahon. At hindi lang iyon, ito ang bida sa kuwento niya na naatasang kumuha ng luha ng bakunawa na gagamitin sa pag-aanito upang mailigtas ang kanilang kaharian sa labis na tagtuyot at nalalapit nitong pagbagsak.

Cupid, a deuty who gives love to everyone but forbidden to love someone. Cupid has a duty to connects two hearts that loves each other. He has a duty to maintain the happiness and love in the world. Aemy, a mortal woman who always deals with her unfortunate and ill-fated love. What if Cupids fall in love? Does he have a rights to in love? Does an immortal deity has a rights to love a mortal? Even the hindrance is the destiny itself. Can Cupid fights for love? A forbbiden love? . Cross in to the world of Cupid and Aemy and witness their journey to fight their rights and discover their past. ... Pasok na sa mundo nila Aemy at Cupid na ipaglalaban ang pagmamahalan kahit kaninuman. -------------- Cupid's Fate Date Started: 11/11/17

Ikatlong Libro ng Tres Marias Serye.

I always had these made-up characters in my head for the longest time. I can't remember all of them, but they are buried deep in my thoughts. At some times in a day, faces, and details of the characters I imagined would pop in my head, only for them to vanish again in the next few minutes. There were a lot of them, some I named after songs, some I named after my favorite Apex Legend, some of them are named after poems that I have read...some have blue eyes.. some have red hair.. some can pull big-ass swords out of their sweater holes.. and some can turn invisible but only when someone's not looking (trust me, I come up with such random characters with silly powers) Now, I'm writing this short novel, hoping that I could give justice to these characters. To give them life.. to give them a voice.. a passion.. a lover.. and a reason for being created. I don't want them caged in my head. I always took inspiration from Quentin Tarantino's works, and I am hoping to navigate in the same direction as him, though I am in a completely different vessel, far smaller than his. But it's always good to start with something. If you guys have read The Copper Gauntlet and The Magician, you can tell that I took inspiration from those two books as well. I always fancied teenage people having magical powers in a modern setting (like David Stutler in the Sorcerer's Apprentice film back in 2010). Now, I take you to the story of Aloy, a normal teenage boy, who finds himself snared between factions with roots in Philippine folkore.. This story is still a work in progress, and it's not perfect. And yes, the cover image needs some re-work, I bought it online, from one of those Facebook groups for writers.. I'm hoping to get a digital artist soon and to use this platform as a way to eventually publish this book. Again, what you're reading now, and what you're about to read next isn't perfect. But I hope you'll still enjoy it nevertheless.

Relics of Forgotten Flame In a world that has forgotten its gods, the relics have not forgotten us. When Jin Arata, a young Filipino-Japanese vlogger living and raised in America, travels to the Philippines in search of waves and stories, he accidentally unearths a fragment of ancient power-the Kampilan of Lapu-Lapu. What begins as a thrill-seeking vacation spirals into visions of forgotten battles, awakening divine tattoos, and a dangerous new reality. As supernatural threats rise-creatures from old folklore reborn in the shadows-Jin joins forces with Kaia, a gifted surfer who bears the mark of Magwayen, goddess of the sea. Together, they uncover Bantay-Lahi, a secret warrior order protecting the world from a demonic syndicate known as Lukob. Each relic holds echoes of forgotten gods. Each bearer must decide whether to carry the flame-or be consumed by it. The past is not dead. It is waiting.

[WARNING] [!!!] This is a rough draft. Your suggestions, feedbacks and criticisms will help me to make better scenes for this story. Plot: Markus had known he is an aswang since the day he was born. But he doesn't know how to be one. He does not eat human nor drink their blood. He even likes garlic. And he wants to know the reason behind this mystery. Solution? Panmoa.The village where he was born. The village of his kind. He went to Panmoa to seek the truth. He thought it was a good decision. How wrong he was...

In a world where myth and reality collide, Medusa, a beautiful Filipino graphic designer, is cursed by the powerful Mayor Santos. Transformed into a monster with snakes for hair and a petrifying gaze, she's forced to live in isolation. In a world where myth and reality collide, Medusa, a beautiful Filipino graphic designer, is cursed by the powerful Mayor Santos. Transformed into a monster with snakes for hair and a petrifying gaze, she's forced to live in isolation. Will Medusa find redemption and love amidst the chaos? Dive into this thrilling Philippine retelling of the classic myth, where ancient magic meets modern heroism. with IA assistance

Beneath the waves, a heart dares to love. Beyond the mist, a curse awaits redemption... Along the quiet banks of the Pasig River, a mysterious maiden once fell in love with a humble fisherman. In secret meetings within the fabled Doña Geronima Cave, a love bloomed-pure, forbidden, and fragile. But when fear and hatred drove the people to violence, Vicente, the mermaid's beloved, was taken from her forever. Years passed. A new face appeared-Roberto-rekindling feelings long buried beneath sorrow and wrath. Yet the river remains cursed, and a vow of vengeance threatens to drown any chance of peace... unless love, once more, proves stronger than fate. A legend. A tragedy. A love that refuses to die. Read Mutya ng Pasig, a story inspired by the haunting kundiman, brought to life through imagination and written from the heart. #Fantasy #Legend #Romance #PhilippineMythology #Tragedy #PasigRiver

She vowed to protect her people. Falling in love was never part of the plan. As the Dayang of her barangay, Mahalia's duty is clear: strengthen alliances, secure peace-and keep her heart guarded at all costs. But when two suitors arrive, both powerful, both dangerous, everything unravels. Datu Lason offers security...at a price. Datu Kalinao offers nothing she expected -and everything her heart secretly longs for. But love is far from safe. With betrayal brewing, war looming, and the earth itself whispering warnings, Mahalia faces an impossible choice: sacrifice her happiness...or risk everything for love. Set in the lush, mythic world of pre-colonial Philippines, Beauty of the Barangay is sweeping fantasy of duty, survival, and the courage it takes to choose love even when the world is falling apart.

Four friends who created a band called Alab drifted apart after a devastating fall out just before they finished highschool. Ten years later, circumstances brought them back together as adults, giving them the opportunity to rekindle old relationships and tie up loose ends. This story revolves around the town of Morganfield, which replaced what used to be the sacred mountain of Makiling. Made into a US military base in 1990, it was named after General Charles Morgan when the Philippines became an unincorporated and organized US territory across the Pacific Ocean. This will also explore the nearly forgotten history of precolonnial Philippine mythology and folklore, and a brave take on the Philippine pantheon, but in a more modernized setting. As this is a work in progress, expect some changes along the way (like this temporary cover photo) But for now, let's see how this one goes. Please let me know what you think! I'd like this writing experience to be as interactive as possible. Thank you!

"...My powers are dangerous. I am dangerous! I do not want to hurt another person dear to me. Please." "...It scared me. After that, I locked myself from the world." "...If you'll allow me, I will show you the beauty of life." An unexpected meeting that will change the lives of three individuals. (This story is also available on Booklat)

A Philippine Myth story in which Gitan, a Prince of a colonizing country, was tasked to befriend Talia, a goddess of the land, and make her fall in love with him. Unfortunately for him, he fell in love really hard. Not wanting to disappoint his family and his people, Gitan found himself in a situation where he needed to choose between his duty or his love.

"Do whatever sets your heart burning like the fiery seas." Tributary: A person or a nation paying tribute to another to acknowledge submission, to obtain protection, or to purchase peace. When a mysterious tattoo in an ancient language burns itself into his skin, sixteen-year-old André Alcazar learns a terrifying truth-he is a tribute, a living sacrifice in a five-hundred-year-old bargain with the gods. His soul is bound to their eternal life force, a fate he never chose. But when the gods begin to fade and Bathalang Maykapal, their mighty chief, vanishes without a trace, chaos erupts. Now, André must uncover the secrets of the broken promise, navigate a world where deities run rampant, and find a way to save the gods-before he, too, is lost to their unraveling power. How can he fulfill a promise that he never made in the first place? Adventure/Mythology/Fantasy/Young Adult

❝ Philippine mythology is quite interesting, but besides the usual aswangs and tikbalangs, not a lot of it is known. If you've picked this up with the knowledge of only those creatures, then you'd be surprise at how much we've barely scratched the surface. ❞ ⎯ an informal, but informative take on ph mythology • the tales are rewritten but with the original events unaltered from its sources to the best of the author's abilities. book cover by adlao