Myths and Deities

Step into the divine realm of the ancient gods, goddesses, and cosmic forces of the Philippines. This section uncovers creation myths, celestial rivalries, and tales of divine love and wrath that once explained the mysteries of the natural world and human destiny.

Amanikable, the ancient Tagalog god of the sea, rises from stormy ocean waves under a dark sky, his powerful form surrounded by mist and lightning that reflect his divine fury.

Myths and Deities

Amanikable: God of the Sea

Discover Amanikable, the ancient Tagalog god of the sea — a powerful deity of love, wrath, and the untamed spirit of the ocean.

A serene goddess figure emerges from the mist above Mount Kanlaon’s volcanic peak at sunrise, symbolizing the ancient Visayan deity Kan-Laon. The mountain’s green slopes glow softly under golden light.

Myths and Deities

Kan-Laon: Ancient Volcano Deity

Discover Kan-Laon, the ancient Visayan volcano deity symbolizing creation, time, and renewal in Philippine mythology.

Myths and Deities

Tala: The Star Maiden

Discover the story of Tala, the Star Maiden of Filipino mythology — the radiant guide of night travelers and symbol of hope and constancy.

A digital painting of Idiyanale, the Filipino goddess of labor and good deeds, standing in a golden rice field at sunrise, wearing traditional attire and holding farming tools, symbolizing diligence and virtue.

Myths and Deities

Idiyanale: Goddess of Labor and Good Deeds

Meet Idiyanale, the Filipino goddess of labor and good deeds, who blesses those who work with honesty, patience, and compassion.

A digital painting of Lakapati, the Filipino goddess of fertility and harvest, standing in a sunlit forest with long dark hair, wearing a green dress and gold ornaments, holding a fruit and surrounded by lush plants.

Myths and Deities

Lakapati: Goddess of Fertility and the Harvest

Discover Lakapati, the Filipino goddess of fertility and abundance, whose dual nature symbolizes harmony, generosity, and respect for the earth.

A digital painting of Mayari, the Filipino moon goddess, standing beneath a glowing full moon with flowing dark hair, wearing a blue gown, crescent crown, and holding a sword and shield.

Myths and Deities

Mayari: Goddess of the Moon

Meet Mayari, the Filipino goddess of the moon, whose gentle light symbolizes balance, compassion, and the enduring strength of women.

A digital painting of Apolaki, the Filipino god of the sun and war, shown as a strong warrior with golden armor, a sword, and a shield bearing a sun symbol, surrounded by radiant sunlight and warm clouds.

Myths and Deities

Apolaki: God of the Sun and War

Learn about Apolaki, the Filipino god of the sun and war, whose light symbolizes courage, balance, and protection in Tagalog and Pangasinan mythology.

A digital painting of Bathala, the supreme deity in Filipino mythology, surrounded by clouds, radiant light, and stars, watching over the world below in a serene and divine atmosphere.

Myths and Deities

Bathala: The Supreme God of the Tagalogs

Discover Bathala, the creator god of ancient Tagalog mythology, whose name lives on in the Filipino spirit of bahala na.

A mystical digital painting of Maria Makiling, the enchantress of Mount Makiling, standing in a misty forest with flowing dark hair, wearing a green gown and a flower crown, surrounded by soft light and tropical fog.

Myths and Deities

Makiling: The Enchantress of the Mountain

Explore the legend of Maria Makiling, the enchantress of Mount Makiling, whose beauty and power guard the mountain and teach harmony with nature.