SUN DEITY

The god of the sun and the second children of Lihangin ang Lidagat

Liadlaw is always happy and his skin was covered with gold. Liadlaw later became the
god of the sun

The sun is unquestionably the most prominent thing we see in the sky during daytime,
it's light, it's warmth and it's ever changing position is hard to ignore, and the ancestors
always wondered how this " magical being" came into existence. Numerous myths and
legendary stories were told all over the world about the sun. It is a usual fixture in
creation myths all over the world from Asia to the Americas, and in popularity ranks
among the top 2 most popular topic in myths, second only to the "Creator" of all things.
Half of the myths over the world starts with the creation of the sun, the most popular
story of the sun being created first would have to be the Christian Bible, in the book of
Genesis, while other cultures believed the sun wasn't the start of it all, but the sky and
the sea.

Our malay ancestors decided to go on that route to, stating in their stories that the sun,
Liadlaw was the grandson of the sea (Magwayen) and the sky (Makaptan). He was the
second son of Lihangin and Lidagat, and like most mythic depictions around the world,
the sun almost has a very similar physical characteristics and traits. Almost all cultures
depict the sun god as a strong, handsome man in his late 20's to early 30's and the
epitome of male perfection. He is blessed with all the BEST QUALITIES in a man yet he
has a cheery disposition and a fiery spirit. Liadlaw fits the mold, except with some slight
differences, he has a body made of gold, and he is a second son, and being the middle
child he is always torn among his brothers, Licalibutan and Libulan, he cannot make up
his own mind that easily, he looks up to Licalibutan the eldest and yet he is also
dependent on the advices of Libulan, the youngest. You can say he may be the
brightest among the sky creations but he was not the wisest among the lot. He also has
the tendencies to get attracted or seduced by female spirits and other beautiful deities,
which makes Libulan's job of keeping him in focus even harder. When the brothers
stormed Makaptan's heavenly realm, Liadlaw was struck second and his body shattered
except his head, and when Makaptan grew remorseful of what he did, he picked up
Liadlaw's head, molded it into the sun and set it in the sky after breathing onto it and
returning his spirit. He was punished to forever travel only one route in the sky to keep
him focused at all times, or else he might burn the earth or the heavens, and without
Libulan enabling him or babying him at his side. The sun god considers every yellow
flower in the world to be sacred to him, the "kahel" is a sacred fruit to him and so is the
pineapple, and newly harvested palay which are the most favorable thanksgiving
sacrifices to him. However, violent and aggressive barangays believe that The sun deity
prefers virgin women as sacrifices to satiate his appetite, and they sacrifice one when
the palay fields starts to turn golden to ensure continuous sunlight and good weather.
He is also worshipped by youths in every baranggay who are going to undergo tests of
manhood,a sign that they have grown up which could be perilous, and they pray to him
in hopes that he will continue to guide them and protect them from imminent danger.*
Lakambini – is know as the “pure maiden” for his incomparable beauty, ironic that he
is a male diwata. He was originally known as the god of “kapurihan”(purity) and is also
the god of food, festivity and anti-gluttony. worshiped mainly by men: they pray to
Lakambini to let them find a beautiful maiden to wed. An obscure deity called “abogado
dela garganta” (throat advocate) by the Spaniards and was turned into the god of
gluttony.

He is known as the "pure maiden" for his incomparable beauty, ironic that he is a male
deity. He was originally known as the god of "kapurihan" (purity) and is also the god of
food, and festivity. He is also associated as youthful fit deity, thus, a god of youth.
Worshiped mainly by men, they pray to him to let them find a beautiful maiden to wed.
Because of this, he has good relations with the goddess of love, Diyan Masalanta.
Strangely, he had the power to cure "throat ailments". During the Spanish occupation,
the friars - through a series of manipulations in a bid to destroy the indigenous Tagalog
religion - told the Tagalogs that Lakambini was an "obscure" deity called "abogado dela
garganta" (throat advocate) and was a god of gluttony as he wanted the Holy Spirit
(depicted at the time as Diyan Masalanta) for himself. These negative notions crafted by
the Spanish against Lakambini are historically incorrect and are regarded as mere
Spanish fabrications. Tagalogs who continued to revere Lakambini were tortured by the
Spanish to completely convert into Christianity and demonize Lakambini. The Tagalogs
also called Lakambini as "Lakandayton", meaning "lord of attachment". [28] Lakambini's
traditional emblem is a strong, fit, and handsome youth.
SUMALONGSON
 SUMALONGSON

God of the rivers and the sea

Sumalongson also called Kasaraysarayan sa Silgan is the embodiment of rivers and

lakes and he is believed to once reside in ''Tinagong dagat'' lake in Lambunao, a fresh
water lake which contains allsorts of freshwater fishes that the locals of the community
depended on for livelihood and food. There was also a legend that in the early days
there was a fish which was made of pure gold and would sometimes leave it’s golden
scales on the lake floor, was a pet of this river deity and killing or capturing this mythical
animal would incur his wrath. The ancient Visayans would offer gifts and foods to this
river god for safe passage while travelling his waters, making sure they do not disturb
his peace while traversing the waterways. Some believe that it was in his domain that
the lunar god Bulan and Sidapa would sometimes meet. That he fancied the two lovers
and allowed them to meet in his abode where they are shielded from the eyes of the
other divinities.
Patron Deity of Homosexuals

Long ago the god of death resided alone on top his mountain. From his domain he saw the seven
moons dancing. He admired the moons for their beauty and fell in love with them.

He realized that the other gods were also infatuated with the moons, such as Luyong Baybay
(goddess of tides) who was singing to the moons.

To outperform the other gods, Sidapa asked the birds and mermaids to sing his endearments to the
moons. He ordered the flowers to bloom and make sweet perfumes that would reach the heavens.
Lastly he asked the fireflies to light a way so the moons could find their way to him…
One of the moons came down, it was the young boy Bulan. Sidapa showered the boy moon with
gifts and songs .

One night, Bakunawa (the moon eating dragon who was also captivated by the beauty of the moons)
rose from the sea. Sidapa saw this and quickly flew to the cosmos to snatch the boy Bulan before
Bakunawa could devour him.

Sidapa saved Bulan from Bakunawa and it is said that they live together as lovers on top of Mt.
Madjaas to this day.