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Hinilawod: Epic of the Bisaya

The document summarizes the origin story of the Hinilawod, a epic poem from the Bisaya people of the Philippines. It tells of the goddess Alunsina who married a mortal king against the wishes of the gods. In retaliation, the gods conspire to flood their home but Alunsina's sister warns them. Alunsina gives birth to triplets who later go on quests. The eldest, Labaw Donggon, wins the hands of three brides in marriage but is later imprisoned by the Lord of Darkness after challenging him to a duel. Labaw Donggon's sons then go search for their father and defeat the Lord of Darkness, but are unable to find where their father is

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Hinilawod: Epic of the Bisaya

The document summarizes the origin story of the Hinilawod, a epic poem from the Bisaya people of the Philippines. It tells of the goddess Alunsina who married a mortal king against the wishes of the gods. In retaliation, the gods conspire to flood their home but Alunsina's sister warns them. Alunsina gives birth to triplets who later go on quests. The eldest, Labaw Donggon, wins the hands of three brides in marriage but is later imprisoned by the Lord of Darkness after challenging him to a duel. Labaw Donggon's sons then go search for their father and defeat the Lord of Darkness, but are unable to find where their father is

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THE HINILAWOD

Kaptan, the king of the Gods, decreed that the beautiful Alunsina, marry upon reaching her maidenhood. Though all the unmarried
gods from every corner of the universe tried to win her hand in marriage, she chose to marry a mortal, Datu Paubari, ruler of the
[Link] by Alunsina's decision, her suitors conspired to harm the newlywed couple. Maklium-sa-t'wan, the God of the
Plains, called a council meeting of the [Link] decided to destroy the couple's home, Halawod and alunsina, by [Link] for
Alunsina and her husband, her sister, Suklang Malayon (Goddess and Guardian of Happy Homes) discovered the evil plot and warned
them of it. Before the flood, the new couple sought refuge on a higher ground and escaped undetected They returned to plain and
lived secrety.

After several months, Alunsina became pregnant with triplets. The couple was ecstatic and Datu Paubari prepared the things needed
for childbirth including the siklot. When the triplets were born, the couple named them Labaw Dongon, Humadapnon and
Dumalapdap. And when the cold wind came the triplets transfored into young handsome mens.

When he reached adulthood, Labaw Donggon, the eldest of the triplets, decided to go on a quest to find himself a wife. He heard of
the beauty of Angoy Ginbitinan and he wanted her to be his wife. He asked his mother to prepare the things he will need for the
journey—a magic cape, hat, belt, and kampilan –a sword.

Labaw dunggon's journey took several days. When he finally arrived, he asked for an audience with Anggoy Ginbitinan's mother and
asked for her hand in marriage. The marriage was finalized when Labaw Donggon's parents met, and discussed with, the maiden's
parents. Using his magic, Labaw Donggon built a giant house with ten roof-tops and a hundred doors without difficulty.

After the wedding, Labaw Donggon and his new bride started their journey back to his home. Upon reaching home, Labaw Donggon
asked his mother to take care of his new wife and told her that he will be going on another quest. This time he will be going to get
the hand of the beautiful Anggoy [Link] Donggon won the hand of the legendary Anggoy Doronoon, with little difficulties,
and also took her home to his mother. Thereafter, the demigod went on third quest to the Eastern Sky. This time the object of his
desire is Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata, the young bride of the Lord of Darkness, Saragnayan.

When he entered in saragnayan's territory. Saragnayan asked who he was and what was his business. When Labaw Donggon
expressed his desire to have Saragnayan's young wife, Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata, the Lord of Darkness just laughed and
told him it was impossible. Labaw Donggon challenged Saragnayan to a [Link] duel lasted for years. Labaw Donggon held
Saragnayan's head underwater for seven years but Saragnayan still lived. The two still fought for many years until Labaw Donggon
weakened. Saragnayan imprisoned Labaw Donggon into his house.

In the other side,Labaw Donggon's two wives gave birth to a son each. Anggoy Ginbitinan named her child Aso Mangga, while
Anggoy Doronoon named her son Buyung Baranugon. Both sons went in search of their father a few days after they were born. They
arrived in the Eastern Sky and asked Saragnayan to free their father. Aso Mangga and Abyang Doronoon have a fight with
Saragnayan. And they win agaist [Link] the victory,Buyung Baranugon and Aso Mangga failed to find their father, who hid
under a [Link] went straight to home. Humadapnon fell inlove with Piganun(A witch).and Dumalapdap married Lubay Lubyok
Hanginun Si Mahuyokhuyokan.

Prepared by:Marjorie M. Montero

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