In the mountainous regions of Northern Luzon, a hudhud is a long tale sung during special occasions. This particular long tale is sung during harvest. A favorite topic of the hudhud is a folk hero named Aliguyon, a brave warrior.
Once upon a time, in a village called Hannanga, a boy was born to the couple named Amtalao and Dumulao. He was called Aliguyon. He was an intelligent, eager young man who wanted to learn many things, and indeed, he learned many useful things, from the stories and teachings of his father. He learned how to fight well and chant a few magic spells. Even as a child, he was a leader, for the other children of his village looked up to him with awe.
Upon leaving childhood, Aliguyon betook himself to gather forces to fight against his father's enemy, who was Pangaiwan of the village of Daligdigan. But his challenge was not answered personally by Pangaiwan. Instead, he faced Pangaiwan's fierce son, Pumbakhayon. Pumbakhayon was just as skilled in the arts of war and magic as Aliguyon. The two of them battled each other for three years, and neither of them showed signs of defeat.
Their battle was a tedious one, and it has been said that they both used only one spear! Aliguyon had thrown a spear to his opponent at the start of their match, but the fair Pumbakhayon had caught it deftly with one hand. And then Pumbakhayon threw the spear back to Aliguyon, who picked it just as neatly from the air.
At length Aliguyon and Pumbakhayon came to respect each other, and then eventually they came to admire each other's talents. Their fighting stopped suddenly. Between the two of them they drafted a peace treaty between Hannanga and Daligdigan, which their peoples readily agreed to. It was fine to behold two majestic warriors finally side by side.
Aliguyon and Pumbakhayon became good friends, as peace between their villages flourished. When the time came for Aliguyon to choose a mate, he chose Pumbakhayon's youngest sister, Bugan, who was little more than a baby. He took Bugan into his household and cared for her until she grew to be most beautiful. Pumbakhayon, in his turn, took for his wife Aliguyon's younger sister, Aginaya. The two couples became wealthy and respected in all of Ifugao.
The Hudhud is a traditional epic poem of the Ifugao people in the Philippines. It tells the story of Aliguyon, a strong and brave warrior, and his conflicts with his rival, Pumbakhayon. The epic portrays the themes of heroism, love, and sacrifice, and highlights the cultural values and beliefs of the Ifugao community. It is typically performed by skilled chanters during special occasions or rituals.
Hud-Hud is the analysis of the lives of several native Ifugao heroes. It is considered a prime example of Philippine epic poetry.
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What is the epic of hudhud and alim
the epic of hudhud is nadapa o nahud hud sa daan
One example of an epic of the Ifugao is 'Alim'. Another example is Hudhud: Ang Kwento ni Aliguyon. An epic is a story about a hero or about exciting adventures.
the epic of hudhud is nadapa o nahud hud sa daan
epic of aliguyon.
Yes. Any epic can have a brief summary.
The story of the prophet sulayman .
The original author of the Hudhud, a Philippine epic from the Ifugao people, is unknown. The epic has been passed down orally through generations and is a vital part of their cultural heritage.
The epic story of Aliguyon is called "Hudhud hi Aliguyon." It is a traditional Ifugao story from the Philippines that narrates the tale of the hero Aliguyon and his adventures.
The moral lesson of the epic βHudhud ni Aliguyonβ is learning how to forgive
"The Hudhud" is a Philippine epic that centers around the conflict between the noble warrior Aliguyon of the Ifugao tribe and the rival warrior Pumbakhayon of the Bugan tribe. The conflict arises from a series of battles and challenges between the two warriors seeking to prove their bravery and prowess in combat.