The creation of man in myths follows immediately after the creation of theworld. Philippine myths explain the origin of the first people on earth inthree ways: (1) man came to earth from heaven/skyworld; (2) the first man
Plant myths and legends abound in Philippine Folklore. They give highlyfanciful accounts of the origin of various kinds of plants, flowers, and fruits.Among the most widely known of these are those about rice, the staple foodof the Philippines. Legends believed that rice was only known by the godsuntil they gave people the detailed instruction on how to plant, have a goodharvest, and cook it. Other motifs include, lovers eloping, a child hiding andrunning away, and a lover who died in behalf of his/her love.
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