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In a recent episode of iJuander, hosts and veteran journalists Susan Enriquez and Mark Salazar uncover the origins of our famous Filipino myths and legends. They met up with historian Jasper Christian Gambito to unravel and delve deep into Philippine mythology.

The historian shared, “Mauugat po natin 'to [Philippine mythology] sa konsepto na tinatawag natin na Anituismo. Yung Anituismo ito po yung pagsamba nila sa namatay nilang kamag-anak at dito po manggagaling 'yung mga salitang anito at saka ninuno or nuno.”

Experts have discovered that our belief in creatures such as diwatas, tikbalang, and kapre can be traced back to as early as 1598 when the book Costumbres de Los Tagalos or Customs of the Tagalog by author Juan de Plasenca was written.

The book contains information regarding ancient people such as the catolonan, the leading healer in the community, the manananggal, and mangagayuma.

Jasper adds, “Mangagauay na maituturing natin sa kasalukuyan biglang mga mangkukulam. Nandyan din 'yung mga tinatawag natin na Silagan kung saan ay pumapatay sila ng tao at kinakain 'yung laman loob nito particularly 'yung atay or 'di kaya 'yung intenstines.”

Check out the full video below for more information.

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