Events
How did the myth start?
The Earth was covered in water.
Who is the god of the sky?
Captan
Who were the first humans?
Sicalac and Sicabay
What pattern/theme in this myth is also seen in Greek mythology?
A rule is given by a god --> someone breaks that rule --> a punishment is given
True or False: Maguayan felt bad for killing everyone with a lightning bolt
False; Captan killed them
What was the name of Pandaguan's son?
Arion
Whose actions led to humanity being separated?
Pandaguan
How do creation myths usually start?
With the theme of birth and a god/supreme being
How did humanity start?
From a bamboo tree.
Who inherited the power over the wind?
Licalibutan
Who were the humans that were born in the second generation?
Sibo, Saman, and Pandaguan
How is Pandaguan similar to Licalibutan.
They both upset Captan OR
They both wanted more power
What did Captan do after finding out that Licalibutan, Liadlao, and Libulan broke past the gates?
He hit them with lightning bolts.
Who is also considered to be the sea?
Lidagat
Why was Pandaguan bold and fearless when speaking to Captan about the humans worshiping the shark?
He was bold because he caught a shark that he believed was a god.
Why is this considered a creation myth?
It explains how the world began and starts with the theme of birth. It also goes as far as explaining how humans were created and how they were separated because of an initial evil/sin.