Evaluation:
Published: 09.10.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Bagobo Tagabawa Beliefs', 1.
  • Essays 'Bagobo Tagabawa Beliefs', 2.
  • Essays 'Bagobo Tagabawa Beliefs', 3.
Extract

BELIEFS
Heirarchy of gods. The Tagabawa are polyhteistic. They have a wide array of diwata or gods to whom their songs and myths are addressed. Among these is Tiguaima, the creator, assisted by the lesser gods like Mamal-e, creator of the earth, Macoreret, creator of the air, Domacolen, creator of the mountains, and Macaponguis, creator of water. Other diwatas are the Manama, dispenser of reward and punishment, and Todlai, the patron of marriage who is offered buyo and rice. The Bagobos also believe in a pantheon of demons. Darago is the great demon assisted by lesser demons like Colamb…

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