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Treasury of Tagalog Mythological Deities

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Philippine mythology! Treasures! These are things that are very special, significant, and valuable. As Filipinos, having access to our literature which forms part of our culture is a great opportunity to become more aware of our roots. As such, this website will help readers dive into the world of TAGALOG MYTHOLOGICAL DEITIES. This is an easy-to-read website with original and re imagined stories and original illustrations that will help Filipinos appreciate Philippine literature and enliven in them one of the amazing components of the country’s heritage and culture.

From Bathala to Sitan, if you need information about the upper Tagalog Deities, or are just interested in learning something new about gods and goddesses, you've come to the right place.

TALA

She is known as the goddess of the stars. She is the sister of Mayari and Hanan and one of the three daughters of Bathala by a mortal woman.

BATHALA

The supreme god of being; creator of man and earth and addressed sometimes as Bathalang Maykapal. He dwells in Kaluwalhatian together with the lesser gods and goddesses. Aside from the lesser deities he sends his "anitos" in order to assist the daily lives of every human.

DIAN MASALANTA

The goddess of love, conception and childbirth and the protector of lovers. She was the daughter of Anagolay and Dumakulem. This deity was the brother of the sun god Apolaki and youngest of all the deities.

SITAN

He is the god of the afterlife who rules “Kasanaan” (“Kasamaan” in other sources). He rules his realm together with his agents: Manggagaway, Mansilat, Mangkukulam and Hukluban.

MAYARI

The goddess of the moon and one of the three daughters of Bathala by a mortal woman. She was the most charming of all the goddesses. She had two sisters, Tala and Hanan.

APOLAKI

The Tagalogs revered Apolaki as the sun god as well as patron of the warriors. He is the son of Anagolay and Dumakulem and the brother of Dian Masalanta.