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Epic Tales of the Philippines

Tribal Lores of Filipinos

Artemio R Guillermo author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University Press of America

Published:1st May '03

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Epic Tales of the Philippines is an anthology of epic stories, retold in narrative form, from original ballads and poems of major tribal groups of the country. Like their European paradigms, the epic tales explore themes of good and evil, loyalty, justice, and love. Heroes are endowed with superhuman qualities in their quest for adventure, vendetta, and romance. Tribal epics are distinctive for the presence of the magical betel nut, which plays a crucial role in the plot. Previously published and unpublished epics are expertly compiled and edited for individual reading to provide an invaluable source in the study of Philippine folkloristics and Asian literature.

ISBN: 9780761824916

Dimensions: 211mm x 142mm x 20mm

Weight: 322g

248 pages