Philippine deities

This post will explore some of the ancient Tagalog deities in the Philippines, before Catholicism was introduced to the islands.

Dian Masalanta is the most loving of the gods in heaven, punished by God for loving a mortal. She was thrown into the world.

In the culture of Zambales, Dumangan is the reason for a good harvest of rice. He is the husband of Idianale,

Amihan saved our ancestors, "Malakas and Maganda" from the confinement of a bamboo.She is one of the first three creatures in the world.

Anitun Tabu is also called Anitun Tauo in Zambales. It is said that she had a be very high position among the gods but she was demoted.

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Anagolay is known as the goddess of lost things. She is the mother of the god of the sun, Apolaki.

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