What is the story all about Hinilawod?
Hinilawod is an epic poem written by the early inhabitants of a place called Sulod in Central Panay. It recounts the story of the exploits of three Sulodnon demigod brothers, Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap. The word means tales from the mouth of the Halawod River.
Who is the hero of Hinilawod?
Saragnayan of Hinilawod The hero of Hinilawod, Labaw Donggon had recently collected two wives but, not content, he sought out a third wife, Nagmalitong Yawa Sinag—you know, Saragnayan's wife.
Who is Datu Paubari?
All the unmarried gods of the different domains of the universe tried to win her hand to no avail. She chose to marry a mortal, Datu Paubari, the mighty ruler of Halawod. Her decision angered her other suitors. They plotted to bring harm to the newlyweds.
Who are the three brothers in the epic Hinilawod?
Hinilawod recounts the story of the exploits of three Suludnon demigod brothers: Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap of ancient Panay.
Who are the characters in the epic of Labaw Donggon?
Labaw Donggon is one of three handsome sons of the "diwata" Abyang Alunsina and her mortal husband Buyung Paubari, the other two being Humadapnon and Dumalapdap. Being of semi-divine birth, the three possess extraordinary powers.
Who is Humadapnon?
Humadapnon is one of the 3 demigod heroes in the epic of Panay. He is the offspring of Datu Paubariand Alunsina, the goddess of the South Heavens. Coming from the gods, Humadapnon and his siblings, Labaw Donggon and Dumalapdap posses special powers and all receive assistance from the gods in time of trouble.
Who is Suklang Malayon?
A sky goddess of the Visayans. She protects the households and brings them happiness.
Who is the wife of Saragnayan?
He traveled again and saw Nagmalitung Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata, the wife of the Lord of Darkness, Saragnayan. Labaw Donggon and Saragnayan fought for Nagmalitung Yawa and he got defeated. His sons, Asu Mangga and Baranugun find him and fought Saragnayan . Saragnayan got defeated and died.
What is the meaning of the term "Hinilawod"?
The term "Hinilawod" generally translates to "Tales From The Mouth of The Halawod River". The epic must have been commonly known to the Visayans of Panay before the conquest, since its main protagonists, like Labaw Donggon, were noted in the accounts of the Islanders' beliefs and recorded by early Spanish colonizers.
When was Hinilawod discovered?
Hinilawod is the first discovered "by accident" in 1955, when Filipino anthropologist F. Landa Jocano became interested in native folklore. He travelled the hinterlands of his home island of Panay with two colleagues collecting folk songs, stories, and riddles.
How long did the duel between Labaw and Saragnayan last?
The young demigod then challenged Saragnayan to a duel. The duel lasted for years. Labaw Donggon held Saragnayan's head underwater for seven years but Saragnayan survived. Labaw Donggon then tied Saragnayan to the top of a rock and beat him hard with a coconut trunk, but this proved futile.
What did Labaw Donggon want?
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 Anggoy Ginbitinan of Handug and wanted her for a wife. He asked his mother to prepare the things he will need for the journey—a magic cape, hat, belt, and kampilan (a large, two-handed sword ).
Why did Humadapnon leave his home?
Shortly after Humadapnon left their home to seek revenge on Saragnayan's family and followers, Dumalapdap embarked on a quest of his own. He decided go to Burutlakan-ka-adlaw and marry the maiden Lubay-Lubyok Hanginun si Mahuyokhuyokon. With him was Dumasig, the most powerful wrestler in Madya-as .
How long does it take to chant Hinilawod?
Hinilawod is a 29,000-verse epic that takes about three days to chant in its original form, making it one of the longest epics known, alongside that of Tibet's Epic of King Gesar. Hinilawod is one of the many pieces of oral literature passed from one generation to the next, changed and morphed by the chanter to one degree or another as he told it to his audience. The Hinilawod is not just a literary piece but also a source of information about culture, religion and rituals of the ancient people of Sulod; showing us that ancient Filipinos believed in the "sacred," in the importance of family honour and in personal courage and dignity.
Where was Saragnayan's body?
Buyung Baranugon sought aid from his grandmother, Alunsina, and learned that Saragnayan's life was housed in the body of a boar in a place called Paling Bukid. The sons then killed the boar and ate its heart, rendering Saragnayan mortal. Sensing that death was near, Saragnayan bade a sorrowful farewell to his wife.
Answer
Alunsina, Kaptan, Datu Paubari, Maklium-sa-twan, Suklang Malayon, Labawa Donggon, Angoy Ginbitinan, Manalintad
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What is the story of Hinilawod about?
Keeping this in view, what is the story of Hinilawod all about? Hinilawod is an epic poem written by the early inhabitants of a place called Sulod in Central Panay. It recounts the story of the exploits of three Sulodnon demigod brothers, Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap. The word means tales from the mouth of the Halawod River.
Where is Hinilawod set?
Hinilawod's setting is in Sulod a part of central Panay. This epic poem means "from the mouth of the halawod rivers". The focus of the story is the three Sulodnon Demigod brothers named Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap. Capiz is a part of Panay island.
Overview
Plot
Hinilawod recounts the story of the exploits of three Suludnon demigod brothers: Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap of ancient Panay.
Kaptan, king of the Gods, decreed that the beautiful Alunsina (also called Laun Sina, "Unmarried One") be wed upon reaching maidenhood. Though all the unmarried gods from every corner of the universe tried to win her hand in marriage, she chose to marry the mortal Datu Paubari, ruler of t…
Discovery
Hinilawod is the first discovered "by accident" in 1955, when Filipino anthropologist F. Landa Jocano became interested in native folklore. He travelled the hinterlands of his home island of Panay with two colleagues collecting folk songs, stories, and riddles. It was during one of those trips to the upland barrios of Lambunao, Maasin, Janiuay, and Calinog in Iloilo that his attention was called to a long and popular tale called Hinilawod. Portions of the story were sung to him an…
In theatre
An abridged version was the first stage performance of the epic during the inauguration of the Cultural Center of Western Visayas on the campus of West Visayas State University in Iloilo City, Philippines in March 1983 under the patronage of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. The cultural group, Panayana performed the epic before the representatives of the First Lady and the high officials of the Cultural Center of t…
Significance
Hinilawod is a 29,000-verse epic that takes about three days to chant in its original form, making it one of the longest epics known, alongside that of Tibet's Epic of King Gesar. Hinilawod is one of the many pieces of oral literature passed from one generation to the next, changed and morphed by the chanter to one degree or another as he told it to his audience. The Hinilawod is not just a literary piece but also a source of information about culture, religion and rituals of the ancient pe…
See also
• Biag ni Lam-Ang
• Darangen
• Ibalong Epic
Further reading
• Hinilawod: Adventures of Humadapnon, chanted by Hugan-an and recorded by Dr. F. Landa Jocano, Metro Manila: 2000, Punlad Research House, ISBN 9716220103, 9789716220100.
• HINILAWOD... the discovery in Hiyas Kayumanggi, Hesed Adriel, 6 August 2011.