The legend of Bernardo Carpio tells the story of a young man imprisoned within a mountain by a cruel king. The king, Alfonso, ordered the imprisonment of Bernardo's sister and the murder of her lover out of jealousy. Bernardo was able to escape the king but was later captured due to his giant size. The king then had a shaman trap Bernardo within the mountain, where he is said to cause earthquakes whenever he tries to escape. The legend originates from the area of San Mateo Rizal in the Philippines and aims to teach not to be envious and to share one's talents with others.
The legend of Bernardo Carpio tells the story of a young man imprisoned within a mountain by a cruel king. The king, Alfonso, ordered the imprisonment of Bernardo's sister and the murder of her lover out of jealousy. Bernardo was able to escape the king but was later captured due to his giant size. The king then had a shaman trap Bernardo within the mountain, where he is said to cause earthquakes whenever he tries to escape. The legend originates from the area of San Mateo Rizal in the Philippines and aims to teach not to be envious and to share one's talents with others.
The legend of Bernardo Carpio tells the story of a young man imprisoned within a mountain by a cruel king. The king, Alfonso, ordered the imprisonment of Bernardo's sister and the murder of her lover out of jealousy. Bernardo was able to escape the king but was later captured due to his giant size. The king then had a shaman trap Bernardo within the mountain, where he is said to cause earthquakes whenever he tries to escape. The legend originates from the area of San Mateo Rizal in the Philippines and aims to teach not to be envious and to share one's talents with others.
The legend of Bernardo Carpio tells the story of a young man imprisoned within a mountain by a cruel king. The king, Alfonso, ordered the imprisonment of Bernardo's sister and the murder of her lover out of jealousy. Bernardo was able to escape the king but was later captured due to his giant size. The king then had a shaman trap Bernardo within the mountain, where he is said to cause earthquakes whenever he tries to escape. The legend originates from the area of San Mateo Rizal in the Philippines and aims to teach not to be envious and to share one's talents with others.
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the Legend "Bernardo Carpio"
Impression in the Legend "Bernardo Carpio"
The King in the story was bad and he is very cruel. That is my impression because the King wanted Bernardo Carpio die. Even thou the King knows that Bernardo Carpio is innocent and very kind.
Summary
When the forbidden love affair between his sister Infanta and political rival Sancho was discovered by the King Alfonso, he ordered the imprisonment of Infanta and the murder of Sancho.
The young Bernardo was able to escape the furious King Alfonso only to be discovered later. But the boy has grown as a giant. The cruel king wanted Bernardo to suffer the same fate as with his parents so he ordered a shaman to have him locked-up until he meets his death deep within the hallows of the mountain in Montalban. The shaman was able to lure Bernardo into the trapped. It is said that whenever an earthquake occurs, it is caused by Bernardo trying to escape from the bowels of the mountain.
Cultural, Historical and Place
Bernardo Carpio is known to have a special strength and have been trapped by the two rocks that whenever he tries to go out, there will be an earthquake. This happened at San Mateo Rizal.
Positive points of the Legend
I have learn that don't be so envious.
I conclude that, God created all of us with different gift of talents. God gave each of us talent to share what you have to others.
