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ybon-paramoux · 4 months

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Babaylan - a class of women warriors and healers in pre-colonial Philippines

#art #photography #babaylan #filipina #filipiniana #philippines #amazon #valkyrie

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balkanparamo · 4 months

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The Healer - Botong Francisco

#art #painting #filipino art #filipiniana #philippine art #botong francisco #healing #babaylan

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denimgrei · 7 months

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In the dark canvas of the night, the stark beauty of the moon in its fullness was mesmerizing. Always generous to share its soft light among the folks of the mud. The fireflies danced in the air, courting the sparkling stars scattered up above. The serenity of it all was always deserving of peace and silence. And so, you kept silent. And everyone kept silent. Too quiet. Almost disturbing and sinister. The buzzing of the bugs, croaks of the frogs, and howling of the wind had stopped too suddenly. And everyone knew what was coming.

Ripples from the sea have started to form, and waves pulled back and returned ruthlessly to the shore. The harsh wind shook the roofs of the tiny dwellings, and the trees were forced to bow. Large, iridescent fins like that of a fish and horns that of the devil peaked in and out of the waters. The sea swirled with the twisting of the long snake-like body of the hungry beast. The Sea-Serpent, Bakunawa, had come to take the moon again. How long has it been the last? Already forgotten, but the fear remained.

The midwife wiped the sweat off her eyebrows, smearing a bit of blood on her forehead. The birthing had been for hours, and the poor lady had lost too much blood. She put her hands above the large bump and helped to push out the baby. A little more, just a little more and it will be done. The roar of the beast and the scream inside the little house has mixed in chaos.

The wind slammed hard. The waves came relentlessly, and the beast stretched its jaws, flying swiftly for the moon. And in the last breath of the young mother, everything went black. The Sea-Serpent, Bakunawa, has swallowed another moon again. But something went wrong. It kept thrashing and roaring, instead of diving back into the depths of the sea with the moon in its belly.

The midwife's eyes widened in terror as the realization hit her. Her shaking hands held a crying, healthy boy. The old story was true. In his closed eyes, the left one bled a soft light. One that resembled the light of the moon. And so, she knew, the beast would return. It will come for you. Because it has never been bested before, and you, poor boy, have dared to steal its moon.

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Bakunawa – the moon-eating sea-serpent dragon, regarded as a great beast and an enemy of the ancient gods, in Philippine mythology. ⚔

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#illustration #digital art #digital painting #artwork #oc #dragon art #creature #artists on tumblr #bakunawa #babaylan

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authorpkreeves · 11 months

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It’s fucking agony. It’s fucking Hell.

#babaylan #filipino shamanism #shamanism #fuck Catholicism

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wifeofbughuul · 11 months

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♥️♥️♥️♥️ fuck Spain

#back from the crocodile’s belly #babaylan #personal

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nickysfacts · 2 years

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The Asog is one of many examples of how transphobia, sexism, and racism are the lasting legacy of colonization.

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threecirclesmedicinenationalbhs · 1 year

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...well, you do?👏✨ . #NationalBHS #AllPathsAreWelcome #CaliforniaBHS #GeorgiaBHS #MichiganBHS #NorthCarolinaBHS #PennsylvaniaBHS #OhioBHS #CentralCaliforniaBHS #VirginiaBHS #AllPathsMagickSchool #WhatsInYourMagick #PagansOfInstagram #Practitioner #Witch #Nûñyunuwï #Babaylan #Celtic #Indigenous #ArcaneArts #Ifa #Conjure #Chaos #LHP #FreeWitch #FreeWitchAmerica #BHS #BlackHatSociety #BlackHatters #BlackHatter National Black Hat Society © 2023 (at Earth, Orion Arm, Milky Way Galaxy, Virgo Supercluster) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cps5CNsO7ax/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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kalakian · 1 year

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Babaylan Sing Back: Philippine Shamans and Voice, Gender, and Place by Grace Nono is published by Ateneo de Manila University Press.

Category: Arts, Music, and Culture Language: English Price: P470.00 Get your copy: website | Lazada and Shopee stores

#kalakian #aklat #philippines #filipino author #filipino culture #filipino #pilipino #pilipinas #babaylan #babaylan sing back #ateneo #ateneo press #grace nono

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blueshirezz-2 · 2 years

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I'm posting arts about pre-colonial Philippines, Here's some my Asog Babaylan OC 💜

#ph art #artph #philippines #babaylan #LGBTQ #pre-colonial #pre-colonial Philippines

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anitosoul · 1 year

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Babaylan Women as Guide to a Life of Justice and Peace

Values for building a culture of justice, peace, and spirituality

First Value: KALOOBAN at PATOTOO Learning to be, being a human being as defined by our intrapersonal, interpersonal, and spiritual intelligences

Second Value: KABUHAYAN at KAALWANAN Learning to do, nurturing our life-sustaining intelligence

Third Value: KARUNUNGAN at KAALAMANG-BAYAN Learning to learn, nurturing our collective heritage and traditional knowledge

Fourth Value: KAPWA at KAPATIRAN Learning to live and work together as a compassionate people

Fifth Value: PAGKAKAISA at PAMATHALAAN Learning to realize a collective vision and strategy

Sixth Value: LAKAS AT TIBAY NG LOOB Learning about sustainable spirituality

Seventh Value: BATHALA NA Developing the gift of final perseverance

#anito #pre colonial philippines #babaylan #theory

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ybon-paramoux · 3 months

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Babaylan - a legendary class of women warriors and shamans during the pre-Hispanic history of the Philippines

#art #photography #babaylan #amazons #valkyrie #archer

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balkanparamo · 1 year

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Prinsesa Urduja, the legendary warrior princess who ruled the Tawalisi Kingdom, located in Pangasinan, Philippines.

Cesar Amorsolo's Warrior Princess. Circa 1956.

#art #painting #filipino art #filipina #warrior princess #philippines #contemporary philippine art #urduja #amorsolo #babaylan #filipiniana #artph

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ozmarig · 1 year

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Tamauro, elemental guide to Beliza, the main character of the Dark Allies Dark Adversaries (Book 1 - The Katalonan Chronicles).

He is very close to my heart as he reminds me of the same being I dream about now and again. My own gabay.

The concept of having elemental guide or guides is core to the culture and beliefs of Filipinos. They are sentient energies found in nature. As the name suggests, they can provide one guidance. Or in some cases, a lure to perdition.

However, Tamauro is not one of the common ones one mentioned by people. His kind is not known for choosing humans as an alaga, or a ward, because they are a warrior class in Hiwagaan, the ethereal realm.

Tamauro is a sarangay. These noble elementals are attached to the gems they wear. It is connected to their existence. The pair represents passion and reason. And if one is stolen, it results in lethal consequences for the thief, for a sarangay cannot be parted from their gems forever.

His personality was drawn from many of my mentors in life. Although none of them were this muscular, they were all, in essence, mighty warriors in their own field. Tamauro's wit and wisdom, in my opinion, was his best weapon.

He has a very mysterious backstory — one that demands a chapter or two, but that will not be until book 3. (Book 2 is under editing/revision process at the moment).

Our artist, Boyet Abrenica, drew him very well. He got the image, the facial expression of Tamauro very accurately. Impressive feat since his only basis was the books. He gets both Sol and I really well. We are now exploring collaborating on the graphic novels based on the series.

There are at least 9 elemental guides that appeared in this book, each unique and quirky.

And if you are interested in magical creatures, both mainstream and unique, the rich fantasy of the Philippine lore will provide you with so much variety, it is crazy. Read more of them in our book and the succeeding volumes in this series.

(We don't know yet how many books there will be, but we are leaning on 5).

#fantasy #supernatural #dark #Katalonan #Philippinelore #babaylan #books #aswang #Magic #transheroes #femininepower #feminineenergy #lgbt fiction #asianfic #darkfantasy

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thealchemickalwitch · 1 year

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So, I had a feeling when I moved in that there was an entity living here. I was unsure so I asked my pendulum about it and apparently I got the following:

- There is an entity, NOT a spirit/ghost.

- It is not friendly

- It exists in the whole space of the apartment (but I feel it most by the stairs)

- It won't make any attempts on me or my cats

- It hasn't shown itself yet

- It can't be banished

- I can protect myself and space with witchcraft

- It is not fae, a demon, or an elemental

Any ideas as to what this entity is?

#witchcraft #witchblr #divination #spirit work #entities #pendulum readings #witchery #witches #witch #brujeria #bruja #babaylan

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apuadman · 1 year

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Changing our Signage of the Shrine

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#Babaylan #Binabaylan Tala #Diwata #Diwatahan #Filipino Magick #Filipino Pagan #Filipino Pagan Priest #Filipino Psychic #Filipino Wiccan #Filipino Witch

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michaelaaubreycamus · 2 years

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Journal #01: Pre-colonial FILIPINO Women

If they were the victor in every fight to protect the land, would equality between men and women remain?

The Philippines during the pre-Hispanic period had a simple way of living. It has a healthy relationship with its neighboring countries in terms of trade. Every part of the island was rich with resources that the native Filipinos used to consume before the Colonizers came and exploited everything. Gender roles never mattered to them because they believed in kinship and respect.

Back then, being a woman was never an issue. Women were respected and had a place in the community in tasks like leading the community and decision-making. Native Filipinos lived their lives in an Egalitarian society. Women were seen as equal even if they were married. They were treated as a companion and not as a servant. Virginity on women never mattered and never stained the whole being of women.

In the pre-colonial period, Babalyan existed as mystical healers, priestesses, or spiritual leaders who believed to be closer to the deity. They can also appease the god or Bathala for the safety of everyone in the community where she leads. Being Babaylan is a task that is almost exclusive for women, but there are also cross-dresser men who practice this role. Babaylans are also warriors that can fight. They were regarded as equals to the datus since they assisted them in combat against enemies.

Patriarchy is almost not seen in this period due to the absence of gender primacy. There was no malice in the choices of clothing they wore. There was no degradation of gender for the reason that everyone saw each other as equal. Only when Colonialism began and colonizers spread misogynistic traits across the country.

References:

Cequina, J. (2021, May 7). HERstory: The evolution of motherhood & women’s roles in the Philippines. Retrieved from Inquirer: Pop: https://pop.inquirer.net/109525/herstory-the-evolution-of-motherhood-womens-roles-in-the-philippines

DID YOU KNOW? Pre-Colonial Philippines’ Longstanding Tradition Of Women Leadership And Mysticism. (2016, March 3). Retrieved from Filipina Women's Network: https://filipinawomensnetwork.org/epahayagan/did-you-know-pre-colonial-philippines-longstanding-tradition-of-women-leadership-and-mysticism#:~:text=It%20was%20interesting%20to%20learn,women's%20liberation%20in%20the%20West.

Miranda, A. (2022, August 29). Anthropology: The Role of the Pre-Colonial Filipina in the Philippines. Retrieved from YOAIR Blog: https://www.yoair.com/blog/anthropology-the-role-of-the-pre-colonial-filipina-in-the-philippines/

Saldua, A. (2012, February 22). The Role of Women from Pre-Hispanic to Spanish era. Retrieved from Tonks: https://tonkshistory.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/the-role-of-women-from-pre-hispanic-to-spanish-era/

#History #filipino #Women #Her #She #Babaylan #Patriarchy #equality #opinion

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