Ibalong
The Ibálong, also known as Handiong, or Handyong folk epic of Bikol (region of Philippines). It is a narrated and orally passed down by male epic chanters called Kadunung
''Long ago there was a land called Ibalong (literally means ''the other side'') From the sea came ships bearing people, their leader was a half breed, he was half human and half sylph (tawong lipod) or so they say. Muscular and skin so pale (other versions tell he is Muscular and brown-skinned with tattoos and has gold ornaments, he is often mistaken to have come from the line of "tawong lipod (wind people) for he is fast and strong.)
The people that came from the sea led by Baltog (He and his people came to Albay by the way of Makabalo river. and settled in Tundol.
These people say that the soil was reach and lush but also infested by beasts and strange creatures.)
These people prayed to their moon god
They decided to make the land their new colony
built their houses, cultivated and planted their crops.
The beast and creatures of the land were forced to move away from the lands they have once lived and roamed. The biggrest of the beast was the Tandayang sa opon, a gigantic wild boar that was seemingly intelligent for the beast would attack the field during the night where none is guarding it.
Baltog furious of what happened to the crops chased the Tandayag, killed it with his bare hands, and hung its enormous jawbones on a talisay tree(tropical lead wood tree *Terminalia catappa) in front of his house in Tondol
Upon learning of the victory of their Chief Baltog, the people prepared a feast and celebrated. The very big jawbones of the dead boar became an attraction for everyone. Thus, came the tribes of Panikwason and Asog(sect of male shamans and witch doctors) to marvel at it
And again from some land far from Ibalong men came. Lead by a man tall and muscular and armed with a "bolo". (a large single-edged knife)
Handyong. Together with his men upon arriving at the land they wanted to purge, to kill and slaughter all the non-human creatures, so they could live in this new land.
First fought the one-eyed monster with three necks in the land of Ponong. For ten months, they fought without rest. And they never stopped fighting until all these monsters were killed.
The warriors vanquished the giant next
They went to the lair of the giant flying fishes called Tiburon which had slimy, scaly, and hardy flesh and saw-like teeth that could crush rocks. Handiong and his men did not stop until they vanquished every Tiburon
After killing all the flying fishes they seek to enslave the Tamaraw.
They tamed the fierce tamaraws.
The creatures of Ibalon was now endangered and wanted to fight back.
The large Sarimao and his kind went to fight the warriors
But the warriors blessed by the moon god, and strong were skilled and killed all the sarimao and drove away the giant Sarimaw (they drove it to mount Kulasi)
They used their spears and arrows to kill all the Buaya crocodiles which were bigger than boats. the slaughter of these creatures was witnessed by the monkeys frightened and hid to the forest.
They purge the lands of all its mythic creatures they the rivers and swamps of Ibalon turn red with blood.
Oryol, a beautiful demigoddess decided to stop the foreign warriors.
Handiog and his men set traps for Oryol but she is intelligent and does not fall into their traps.
Oryol is beautiful but half of her body is that of a huge serpent. With the help of the magindara (vicious mermaids) She used her voice and did so the mermaids to lure the warrior, she and the mermaids were able to slay most of Handiog's men. Handiog angered seek revenged and sealed the mermaids inside a huge cave (in Mount Hantik)
Handiog searched alone for Oryol. While looking for the monster Oryol, he heard singing and was captivated by it, only to find out it was Oryol. The two battled, they gained respect for one another for they were both strong and able combatant. The two fell in love.
Oryol thought Handiog the secrets of governing the lands.
Oryol could have killed him but she fell in love with her and help Handiong clean the land of monsters. He with the help of the demi-goddess Oryol revealing the secrets of the gods and beast made Bicol flourished.
All is well until the gods intervened. The god of stroms Onos, muscular with with tattoos decorating his face and body, kept close watch over a child named Takay, Takay grew up into a beautiful young maiden. Onos fell in love with the fair Takay. The god of the moon warns the god of the storms that fods can not fall for mortals. Onos came down and confessed his love for the fair Takay, but Takay's heart already belonged another, a young man named Kamaway. Angered by this Onos flew in search of Kanaway. He struck Kanaway with lightning believing by killing him Takay would love him. He shot Kanaway with his lightning but Kanaway only turned to stone, he god angry and attacked mt. Asog with numerous lighting bolts (thus making it sink and turn into now Lake Buhi) The god of storms called fort winds and rain. The had brought deluge and flood waters. From the heavens the moon gods Bulan and Haliya saw the whole thing, pitied the star-crossed lovers. They descended down to bathe in the waters of lake Buhi. The plans water plants were attending to the remains of Takay, the moon gods Bulan and Haliya transformed Takay into beautiful flowers and gave them to the water plants.
Spurned by the mortal she loves Onos had destroyed Ibalong.
A great beast appeared in the land of Ibalong. Half human half monster, it was Rabot
His voice loud and booming. He is strong and fierce and could make men turn to stone.
The hero Bantong (who was Handiog's friend) set out to kill this new treat to the lands of Ibalong. He took with him a thousand men. The monster was strong. So Bantog had to use his head, he observed the monster, and found out that it liked to sleep. So he waited for his chance, when the monster slept he stabbed it. With a single stab, Bantong killed the beast and brought peace back to the land of Ibalong''
''Long ago there was a land called Ibalong (literally means ''the other side'') From the sea came ships bearing people, their leader was a half breed, he was half human and half sylph (tawong lipod) or so they say. Muscular and skin so pale (other versions tell he is Muscular and brown-skinned with tattoos and has gold ornaments, he is often mistaken to have come from the line of "tawong lipod (wind people) for he is fast and strong.)
The people that came from the sea led by Baltog (He and his people came to Albay by the way of Makabalo river. and settled in Tundol.
These people say that the soil was reach and lush but also infested by beasts and strange creatures.)
These people prayed to their moon god
They decided to make the land their new colony
built their houses, cultivated and planted their crops.
The beast and creatures of the land were forced to move away from the lands they have once lived and roamed. The biggrest of the beast was the Tandayang sa opon, a gigantic wild boar that was seemingly intelligent for the beast would attack the field during the night where none is guarding it.
Baltog furious of what happened to the crops chased the Tandayag, killed it with his bare hands, and hung its enormous jawbones on a talisay tree(tropical lead wood tree *Terminalia catappa) in front of his house in Tondol
Upon learning of the victory of their Chief Baltog, the people prepared a feast and celebrated. The very big jawbones of the dead boar became an attraction for everyone. Thus, came the tribes of Panikwason and Asog(sect of male shamans and witch doctors) to marvel at it
And again from some land far from Ibalong men came. Lead by a man tall and muscular and armed with a "bolo". (a large single-edged knife)
Handyong. Together with his men upon arriving at the land they wanted to purge, to kill and slaughter all the non-human creatures, so they could live in this new land.
First fought the one-eyed monster with three necks in the land of Ponong. For ten months, they fought without rest. And they never stopped fighting until all these monsters were killed.
The warriors vanquished the giant next
They went to the lair of the giant flying fishes called Tiburon which had slimy, scaly, and hardy flesh and saw-like teeth that could crush rocks. Handiong and his men did not stop until they vanquished every Tiburon
After killing all the flying fishes they seek to enslave the Tamaraw.
They tamed the fierce tamaraws.
The creatures of Ibalon was now endangered and wanted to fight back.
The large Sarimao and his kind went to fight the warriors
But the warriors blessed by the moon god, and strong were skilled and killed all the sarimao and drove away the giant Sarimaw (they drove it to mount Kulasi)
They used their spears and arrows to kill all the Buaya crocodiles which were bigger than boats. the slaughter of these creatures was witnessed by the monkeys frightened and hid to the forest.
They purge the lands of all its mythic creatures they the rivers and swamps of Ibalon turn red with blood.
Oryol, a beautiful demigoddess decided to stop the foreign warriors.
Handiog and his men set traps for Oryol but she is intelligent and does not fall into their traps.
Oryol is beautiful but half of her body is that of a huge serpent. With the help of the magindara (vicious mermaids) She used her voice and did so the mermaids to lure the warrior, she and the mermaids were able to slay most of Handiog's men. Handiog angered seek revenged and sealed the mermaids inside a huge cave (in Mount Hantik)
Handiog searched alone for Oryol. While looking for the monster Oryol, he heard singing and was captivated by it, only to find out it was Oryol. The two battled, they gained respect for one another for they were both strong and able combatant. The two fell in love.
Oryol thought Handiog the secrets of governing the lands.
Oryol could have killed him but she fell in love with her and help Handiong clean the land of monsters. He with the help of the demi-goddess Oryol revealing the secrets of the gods and beast made Bicol flourished.
Years have passed and Ibalong was rich and bountiful. Handiong built colonies in Isarog and a season of progress followed. Under Handiong‘s leadership, the people planted rice which they named after him. He built the first boat to ride the waves of Ibalon seas. Because of his good example, inventors came forth from his people. Ginantong made the plow, harrow, and other farming tools. Hablom invented the first loom for weaving abaca clothes. Dinahon, an Aeta, created the stove, cooking pot, earthen jar, and other kitchen utensils. The brilliant Sural thought of the alphabet and started to write on white rock. Ibalon was rich and gold was abundant and even slaves were respected under the laws of Handiong.
Spurned by the mortal she loves Onos had destroyed Ibalong.
A great beast appeared in the land of Ibalong. Half human half monster, it was Rabot
His voice loud and booming. He is strong and fierce and could make men turn to stone.
The hero Bantong (who was Handiog's friend) set out to kill this new treat to the lands of Ibalong. He took with him a thousand men. The monster was strong. So Bantog had to use his head, he observed the monster, and found out that it liked to sleep. So he waited for his chance, when the monster slept he stabbed it. With a single stab, Bantong killed the beast and brought peace back to the land of Ibalong''
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