HINILAWOD (Epic story)
SYNOPSIS
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.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 honor and in personal courage and dignity.This 28,340-verse epic is chanted when performed and would take about three days when performed in its original form, making it one of the longest epics known.
STORYLINE
The Story Alunsina and Datu Paubari Kaptan, the king of the Gods, commanded that the beautiful Alunsina (also called Laun Sina, The Unmarried One) should marry upon reaching her maidenhood. Though all the unmarried gods from every corner of the universe tried to win her hand in marriage, she chose to marry a mortal named Datu Paubari, the ruler of the Halawod.
After several months, Alunsina became pregnant with triplets. They are named Labaw Dongon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap.
Immediately after giving birth, Alunsina summoned the high priest Bungot-Banwa to perform the rites of the gods of the Mount Madya-as to ensure that the triplets will have a good health. He opened the windows of the north side of the room after the ceremony wherein the cold wind transformed the infants into strong and handsome young men.
The adventures of Labaw Donggon
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 Angoy Ginbitinan of Handug and wanted her for a wife. He asked his mother to prepare the things he will needed for the journey.
The journey to Handug took several days. When Labaw Donggon finally arrived, he asked for an audience with Angoy Ginbitinan’s
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.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 honor and in personal courage and dignity.This 28,340-verse epic is chanted when performed and would take about three days when performed in its original form, making it one of the longest epics known.
STORYLINE
The Story Alunsina and Datu Paubari Kaptan, the king of the Gods, commanded that the beautiful Alunsina (also called Laun Sina, The Unmarried One) should marry upon reaching her maidenhood. Though all the unmarried gods from every corner of the universe tried to win her hand in marriage, she chose to marry a mortal named Datu Paubari, the ruler of the Halawod.
After several months, Alunsina became pregnant with triplets. They are named Labaw Dongon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap.
Immediately after giving birth, Alunsina summoned the high priest Bungot-Banwa to perform the rites of the gods of the Mount Madya-as to ensure that the triplets will have a good health. He opened the windows of the north side of the room after the ceremony wherein the cold wind transformed the infants into strong and handsome young men.
The adventures of Labaw Donggon
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 Angoy Ginbitinan of Handug and wanted her for a wife. He asked his mother to prepare the things he will needed for the journey.
The journey to Handug took several days. When Labaw Donggon finally arrived, he asked for an audience with Angoy Ginbitinan’s