Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 175 Miller, John Maurice Philippine Folklore Stories Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Jeroen Hellingman "Philippine Folklore Stories" by John Maurice Miller is a collection of traditional myths and legends likely written in the early 20th century. The book captures the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through a series of enchanting tales that entertain while also imparting moral lessons. The stories delve into various themes, such as the consequences of greed, kindness, bravery, and the supernatural interplay between humans and mystical beings. The stories within the book each highlight unique characters and scenarios, drawing from the landscape and cultural beliefs of the Philippine Islands. For instance, "The Tobacco of Harisaboqued" tells of a benevolent mountain king and the dire consequences faced due to broken promises, while "The Light of the Fly" humorously conveys a moral about being observant and aware. Other tales, such as "Catalina of Dumaguete," feature heroines combating evil forces in fantastical ways, showcasing the enduring themes of bravery and justice. Through vivid storytelling, Miller weaves complex narratives that illustrate the values, fears, and aspirations of the Filipino people, making the book both an enjoyable read and an important cultural artifact. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Folklore -- Philippines Folk literature, Philippine GR Text Folklore Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Travel & Geography 100134 100071 2024-10-05T06:35:06.769320 2023-10-05T07:00:56.068398 text/html text/html 100127 100064 2024-10-05T06:35:07.228185 2023-10-05T07:00:56.210380 text/html text/html 104852 2024-10-05T06:35:12.513143 application/epub+zip 103681 2024-10-05T06:35:09.490180 application/epub+zip 103682 2024-10-05T06:35:07.939163 application/epub+zip 187781 2024-10-05T06:35:14.557134 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 178212 2024-10-05T06:35:11.663151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 148158 2022-09-05T09:53:44.906763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 84900 84888 2024-10-05T06:35:06.408190 2023-10-05T07:00:55.904401 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 86213 2020-12-20T04:43:13 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 32461 2020-12-20T04:43:13 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 86204 2020-12-20T04:43:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32442 2020-12-20T04:43:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20560 2024-10-05T06:35:14.703124 application/rdf+xml 10236 2024-10-05T06:35:08.765173 image/jpeg 2788 2024-10-05T06:35:08.379177 image/jpeg 102707 2024-10-05T06:35:07.238172 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog