Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 379 Miller, John Maurice Philippine Folklore Stories Produced by Jeroen Hellingman "Philippine Folklore Stories" by John Maurice Miller is a collection of traditional myths and legends likely written in the early 20th century. The book captures the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through a series of enchanting tales that entertain while also imparting moral lessons. The stories delve into various themes, such as the consequences of greed, kindness, bravery, and the supernatural interplay between humans and mystical beings. The stories within the book each highlight unique characters and scenarios, drawing from the landscape and cultural beliefs of the Philippine Islands. For instance, "The Tobacco of Harisaboqued" tells of a benevolent mountain king and the dire consequences faced due to broken promises, while "The Light of the Fly" humorously conveys a moral about being observant and aware. Other tales, such as "Catalina of Dumaguete," feature heroines combating evil forces in fantastical ways, showcasing the enduring themes of bravery and justice. Through vivid storytelling, Miller weaves complex narratives that illustrate the values, fears, and aspirations of the Filipino people, making the book both an enjoyable read and an important cultural artifact. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Folklore -- Philippines Folk literature, Philippine GR Text Folklore Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 100228 2025-08-05T05:03:51.618270 text/html 100127 100064 2024-11-05T06:27:46.650418 2023-10-05T07:00:56.210380 text/html text/html 104855 2025-08-05T05:03:56.093756 application/epub+zip 103638 2025-08-05T05:03:53.468269 application/epub+zip 103637 2025-08-05T05:03:52.197255 application/epub+zip 187646 2025-08-05T05:03:57.853756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 178134 2025-08-05T05:03:55.483212 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 148158 2022-09-05T09:53:44.906763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 84854 2025-08-05T05:03:51.383358 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 65089 2024-10-28T18:02:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16330 2025-08-05T05:03:57.977724 application/rdf+xml 10236 2025-08-05T05:03:52.935259 image/jpeg 2788 2025-08-05T05:03:52.691327 image/jpeg 102759 2025-08-05T05:03:51.626286 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog