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Hinilawod Epic Analysis and Insights

The document provides an analysis of the epic story Hinilawod which originated in the Visayas region of the Philippines. It was discovered in the 1950s by a professor who recorded it from the oral tradition of several elders. The original text contained 28 verses. It tells the story of Alunsina and Datu Paubari who married and had sons including Hinilawod. Hinilawod battled several monsters plaguing the land. The story's title comes from Hinilawod's name which means "possessor of strength". In the end, Hinilawod defeats the monsters and saves his people.

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Hinilawod Epic Analysis and Insights

The document provides an analysis of the epic story Hinilawod which originated in the Visayas region of the Philippines. It was discovered in the 1950s by a professor who recorded it from the oral tradition of several elders. The original text contained 28 verses. It tells the story of Alunsina and Datu Paubari who married and had sons including Hinilawod. Hinilawod battled several monsters plaguing the land. The story's title comes from Hinilawod's name which means "possessor of strength". In the end, Hinilawod defeats the monsters and saves his people.

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LITERARY ANALYIS NO.

1
THE EPIC STORY OF HINILAWOD
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1. Where did the story Hinilawod originate, in what part of the country?

2. Who discovered the story Hinilawod? How did he discover it?

3. How many verses are found in the original text of the epic Hinilawod?

II. DURING READING

1. How did Alunsina and Datu Paubari got married?

2. Who are the sons of Alunsina and Datu Paubari?

3. Who are the monsters in the story?

4. Why the story is entitled Hinilawod?

5. How did the story end?


III. AFTER-READING

The story of Hinilawod is full of characters. For this activity, you are going to identify all
characters mentioned in the story and give a description for each of the character. Use the table
below as your guide. Tip: there are at least 28 characters mentioned in the story. There is a
sample answer for you.

HINILAWOD CHARACTERS

CHARACTERS DESCRIPTION

1. Alunsina Goddess of the Eastern Sky, wife of Datu Paubari

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IV. REFLECTING FROM THE TEXT

This learning task will help you achieve a deeper understanding of the story. Answer the
following questions. Provide at least 2 sentences and a maximum of 5 sentences. Place your
answers in a bond paper.

1. What is the importance of knowing the folk story of Hinilawod as student


of literature?

2. What are the valuable lessons that we could get from the story Hinilawod?

3. What makes Hinilawod different from the epics or stories that you when
you were still in junior high school?

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