Federico Caballero

Artworks

He is well-known for his work on oral literary documentation, notably the ten epics. These epics are written in Kinaray-a, an extinct language.The 10 Panay epics are finally available after twenty-five years of hard work—recording, transcribing, translating, and cross-checking.

Tikum Kadlum

Tikum Kadlum (Black Dog), Book I, describes Datu Paiburong's hunting binge, the cutting of the expensive buriraw nga kawayan (a yellow-colored species of bamboo), and the large payment required by Makabagting, the man-eating monster, from Datu Paiburong for the smashing of his costly burugsak (gold bell).

Amburakay Book II

Focuses on the amusing character of the elderly ugly Amburukay, who seeks money from Datu Labaw Donggon for the loss of her gold pubic hair. The allusion to a sexual innuendo emphasizes the importance of preserving a tuos, a customary law based on a verbal promise sealed with a valuable item. Feel the antique language and culture of the indigenous inhabitants of Panay, direct from an ancient Philippine island.

Derikaryong Pada, Book III

Tells the story of the most beautiful girl of her day as she matures and awaits the fulfillment of the tuos (the promise of having one's daughter wedded to someone's son), which is the hungaw—the customary wedding. She is handed the gleaming derikaryong pada, a priceless wedding gift with no parallel in the legendary universe. A fantastic party is planned for such a gorgeous bride. However, because the groom is unprepared, the bride is given in marriage to another man. The maiden endures several experiences of agony and struggles until a challenging quarrel is eventually settled.

Pahagunong

Book IV, Pahagunong, a deity from the upper world, gazes down at the middle world to the wide-open sea.

Kalampay

In Book V, beauty is a source of eternal delight and a source of competition for men. Consider a lovely girl swimming by the seashore while being seen from afar by a handsome jealous guy from the underworld. Read the Kalampay and the adventurous long sea travels to Lim-awun, the paradise underworld, in order to save Matan-ayon. Feel the thrill of diving down the Panibyungan, the world's largest waterfall.

Sinagnayan

Sarandihon, a skilled fighter who can wrap his enemies in the blazing fire; Laonsina, an archdeity from the upper world who settles conflicts in the pagtung-an (middle world); Labaw Donggon (Abaw), who is tasked by his strong-willed wife with the difficult mission of defeating Sinagnayan; and the golden lion of Minayunmon, which conceals Sinagnayan's life in an egg kept inside his heart.

Balanakon

A thrilling battle between two valiant warriors near the river mouth—Sarandihon, who protects the Bangga-an gibwangan (river mouth), and Balanakon, who wishes to cross by that river channel. Balanakon, the invader, wishes to steal the lovely Matan-ayon from Labaw Donggon. Both warriors, equipped with long-bladed knives, rise to the sky and engage in an airborne display of skill. But Balanakon's gaze is pulled to Kamaging, a long-haired maiden he sees among the gorgeous maidens watching the battle, and he falls in love with her. He intends to entice Kamaging by asking for a bribe (betel nut preparation).

Humadapnon

Humadapnon, who embarks on a sea voyage to seek the lovely Malitong Yawa but is enticed by evil maidens along the way and becomes stuck in a tarangban (magical cave).

Alayaw and Napduhis

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