Folktales

Timeless stories passed from one generation to the next, filled with humor, wit, and moral lessons. The Folktales section celebrates the everyday wisdom of the Filipino people — from clever animals and enchanted forests to tales of kindness, courage, and the triumph of good over mischief.

A digital painting depicting Banag kneeling as she receives a glowing golden grain from a radiant celestial messenger of Bathala beneath a golden sky.
Folktales

The Origin of Rice

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Discover the Filipino legend of how rice came to the world — a divine gift from Bathala teaching gratitude, humility, and the blessing of hard work.

A digital painting of the Filipino folktale “The Monkey and the Turtle,” showing the monkey trapped in a banana tree surrounded by sharp thorns while the turtle watches below in a lush tropical forest.
Folktales

The Monkey and the Turtle

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Discover “The Monkey and the Turtle,” a beloved Filipino folktale that celebrates cleverness, patience, and justice through the timeless rivalry of two unlikely friends.

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