Why Some Mangoes are Sour is the Filipino folktale and myth of Tita and Nita, and why mangos are either sweet or sour. Tita is a demanding girl, while her sister Nita is diplomatic and kind. This tale is from Pangasinan.
Read moreThe Legend of the Lanzones Fruit
Learn about yummy lanzones and the ancient Filipino folktale and myth behind the fruit!
Read moreThe Legend of the Ilang Ilang
The Legend of the Ilang Ilang describes the origin of the ilang ilang flower. A rajah falls in love with a girl who serves the supreme god, Bathala.
Read moreThe Legend of the Sampaguita Flower
Read the Filipino folktale and myth, The Legend of the Sampaguita Flower.
Read moreThe Origin of Bananas
Read the Filipino folktale and myth, the Origin of Bananas.
Read moreThe Legend of Mount Kanlaon
The Legend of Mount Kanlaon is a fairy tale that has everything - a dragon, a hero, and animals! Read it here.
Read moreThe Coleto and the Crow
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Read the Filipino fairy tale, the Coleto and the Crow for its healthy dose of competition! Who doesn't like a good race fairy tale?!
Read moreWhy Dogs Wag Their Tails
Read the Filipino fairy tale, Why Dogs Wag their Tails! Rewritten and performed by: Nathalie De Los Santos. This story appears in Mabel Cook Cole's Philippine Folk Tales. Another version exists as "Why Dogs Bare Their Teeth" by Maximo D. Ramos in his book Philippine Myths, Legends, and Folktales.
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