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    Pre-Spanish Period

    Course Code: LIT001


    Year Level & Sec.: First Year
    Course: Criminology
    Historical Background
    Long before the Spaniard and other foreigners
    landed on Philippine shores, our forefathers
    already had their own literature stamped in the
    history of our race. Our ancient literature shows
    our customs and traditions in everyday life as trace
    in our folk stories, old plays and short stories. Our
    ancestors also had their own alphabet which was
    different from that brought by the Spaniards. The
    first alphabet used by our ancestors was similar to
    that of the Malayo-Polynesian alphabet.
    Historical Background
    Whatever record our ancestors left were either burned
    by the Spanish friars in the belief that they were works
    of the devil or were written on materials that easily
    perished, like the barks of trees, dried leaves and
    bamboo cylinders which could not have remained
    undestroyed even if efforts were made to preserve
    them. Other records that remained showed folk songs
    that proved existence of a native culture truly our own.
    Some of these were passed on by word of mouth till
    they reached the hands of some publishers or printers
    who took interest in printing the manuscripts of the
    ancient Filipinos.
    Pre-Spanish Literature is characterized by
    A. LEGENDS. Legends are a form of prose the
    common theme of which is about the origin of a
    thing, place, location or name. The events are
    imaginary, devoid of truth and unbelievable. Old
    Filipino customs are reflected in these legends. Its
    aim is to entertain. Here is an example of a legend
    is THE LEGEND OF THE TAGALOGS.
    Pre-Spanish Literature is characterized by
    B. FOLK TALES. Folk tales are made up of stories
    about life, adventure, love, horror and humor
    where one can derive lessons about life. These are
    useful to us because they help us appreciate our
    environment, evaluate our personalities and
    improve our perspectives in life. An example of this
    is THE MOON AND THE SUN.
    Pre-Spanish Literature is characterized by
    Aside from the aforementioned epics, there are
    still other epics that can be read and studied like
    the following epics.
    a. Bidasari-Moro epicb.
    b. Biag ni Lam-ang-Ilokano epic
    c. Maragtas-Visayan epic
    d. Haraya-Visayan epic
    e. Lagda-Visayan epic
    Pre-Spanish Literature is characterized by
    f. Hari sa Bukid-Visayan epic
    g. Kumintang-Tagalog epic
    h. Parang Sabir-Moro epic
    i. “Dagoy” at “Sudsod”-Tagbanua epic
    j. Tatuaang-Bagobo epic
    k. Indarapatra at Sulayman
    Pre-Spanish Literature is characterized by
    OTHER FORMS OF PRE-SPANISH POETRY
    1. Epigrams (Salawikain). These have been
    customarily used and served as laws or rules on
    good behavior by our ancestors. To others, these
    are like allegories or parables that impart lessons
    for the young.
    Pre-Spanish Literature is characterized by
    OTHER FORMS OF PRE-SPANISH POETRY
    2. Riddles (Bugtong) or Palaisipan. These are made
    up of one or more measured lines with rhyme and
    may consist of four to 12 syllables.

    3. Chant (Bulong). Used in witchcraft or


    enchantment.
    Pre-Spanish Literature is characterized by
    OTHER FORMS OF PRE-SPANISH POETRY
    4. Maxims. Some are rhyming couplets with verses
    of 5, 6 or 8 syllables, each line having the
    same number of syllables.

    5. Sayings (Kasabihan). Often used in teasing or to


    comment on a person’s actuations.

    6. Sawikain (Sayings with no hidden meanings)


    Pre-Spanish Literature is characterized by
    OTHER FORMS OF PRE-SPANISH POETRY
    4. Maxims. Some are rhyming couplets with verses
    of 5, 6 or 8 syllables, each line having the
    same number of syllables.

    5. Sayings (Kasabihan). Often used in teasing or to


    comment on a person’s actuations.

    6. Sawikain (Sayings with no hidden meanings)

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