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Myths and symbols Philippines : in commemoration of the 450th year since the papal approbation of the society of Jesus in 1540 / F.R. Demetrio

By: Material type: TextManila : National Book Store, ©1990Description: 502 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9710847058/
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • Fil PL 6173.5 D394 1990
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Contents:
1. Towards an understanding of Philippine myths
2. Early Filipino view of the universe: the sky world
3. Creation myths among the early Filipinos
4. Death: its origin and related beliefs among early Filipinos
5. The visit of the dead and their return to life
6. Engkanto belief: an essay in interpretation
7. Towards a classification of Bisayan folk beliefs and customs
8. Checklist of beliefs
9. Religious dimensions of some Philippine folktales
10. Themes in Philippine folktales
11. Filipino folk memory and the pasyon
12. On magical prayers and living Christianity
13. The Shaman as psychologist
14. Shamans, witches and Philippine society
15. Humanity in Philippine epics
16. Waterlore in Mindanao
17. Creativity and being truly human
18. Xavier University: Center for studies in Southeast Asian cultures and religions
19. The heritage of Mindanao
20. Indigenous religions and Christianity in the modernization process of the Philippines

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