Song of Negros
Myths and Culture in the Philippines
by Victoria Hoffarth
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Pub Date 7 Jun 2022 | Archive Date 4 Aug 2022
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Description
The fantastical tales of your culture’s mythology can shape your world in ways that you don’t even realise. Victoria Hoffarth embarks on a journey to seek such myths from the Philippines, explaining the symbolic values as well as the underpinnings of 15 myths, legends, and folktales from the island of Negros, given the collective culture of the Philippines.
Through interesting and well written tales, Dr Hoffarth shows how myths are intimately related to history and religion – from Christianity to Islam, from ancient Greece to Hollywood, from pre-Enlightenment Spain to modern, secular Europe. Especially relevant to those interested in commonalities among peoples coming from different cultures, this is a very accessible book with a tone that bridges the gap between academia and popular literature. Entertaining, informative, and insightful, it stimulates our imagination, and encourages us to ask questions.
Whether you’re intrigued by the folklore of a culture rarely delved into, or in general curious about the origins and meanings of myths, Song of Negros is a go-to book for you.
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781803139036 |
| PRICE | £5.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 192 |
Featured Reviews
stephen h, Reviewer
Interesting book looking at myths and culture of the Philippines quite detailed in its text and shows how over time these myths developed
Robin P, Reviewer
Negros, the fourth largest island in the Philippines, is a land rich in history, tradition, legend, myth and folklore. The author claims that myths are a window to our soul. She seeks the truth, carefully avoiding the need for facts.
Victoria Hoffarth once called Negros her home. Now, she pays tribute to the land, the people and their beliefs. I was fascinated by the glimpses of island history: the long Spanish occupation, the brutal Japanese war campaign, eventual independence. She puts it all expertly in context. Her book is written with passion, and complimented with beautiful illustrations by Daniel Desembrana.
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