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The Difference Between Myths, Legends, and Folktales
A simple foundation for future stories and analyses you will possibly read. Let's distinguish the three.
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Why The Sky Rose High : Folktales of the Sky
A simple analysis about different stories surrounding the sky.
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Miracle of The Eel : A Story Through Generations
When the Japanese invaded the Philippines, the Flores family fled away from home; chasing safety. An old story passed down to me, the author.
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The Moon : A Short Poem
When the Sun doesn't reach the dark blue sky, God created the moon to shine and guide the way for creatures basking under the dark.
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The Star : A Short Poem
However, the Moon is not as bright as the sun thus God created the stars to create a ballroom in the sky.
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The Sun : A Short Poem
When God created the world, he created light. This light transformed into the shape of the Sun.
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Life for a Life : A Deity's Wrath
A short story about the mountain god punishing a malicious soul.
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Bakunawa Yearns for the Moon : A Folklore Retelling
A short story about the moon-eating serpent.
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The Origins of the Sun and Moon : An Analysis of Cultural Variations
An analysis about the origins of the Sun and Moon based on cultural beliefs, folklore, and mythology
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