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The Sun and he Moon

(Pampango)

Long ago the earth was created and ruled by Bathala. He had two children, Apolaqui and Maati. From the eys of
these children the Earth received its first light. The people, the birds of the air, the animals of the mountain, and even the
fishes of the sea, were glad because they had light, and so, they were great friends of the two children.
Bathala loved his children tenderly, and never wanted them to be separated from him. So, no matter how tired he
was, he always followed them in their daily walks. But as time went on, and Bathala became old and feeble and could no
longer keep up with his active son and daughter, he asked them to stay with him at all times; but they went so absorbed in
their pleasures, that they paid no heed to their fathers wish. One day he became sick, and died suddenly, without leaving
any written will as to the disposition of his kingdom. Now Apolaqui wanted to rule the earth without giving any power to
his sister Mayari. She refused to consent to her brothers plan, and a bitter conflict arose between them. For a long time
they fought with bamboo clubs. At last Mayari had one of her eyes put out. When Apolaqui saw what he had done to his
sister, he felt very sorry for her, and said that they should struggle no longer, but that they should exercise equal power on
earth, only different times. Since that that time, Apolaqui, who is now called the Sun, has ruled earth during the day, and
from his eyes we receive bright light. Mayari, who is called the Moon, rules the world at night. Her light, however, is
fainter than her brothers, for she has but one eye.

Formation of the World


(Pampango)

A long, long time ago, the universe was full of gods and goddesses. Of all these gods there existed one supreme god
by the name of Mangetchay. He ruled the universe for several millenniums with great power. Thee gods lived in the
different planets, and their common temple was suspended in the air. These planets were far apart. It took hundreds of
years to go from one planet to another.
The great god who ruled over them lived inn the sun and his bride lived in the moon. Venus their daughter lived in
the planet called after her name.
The supreme god sent for all his vassals to meet in great council to decide on a certain affair in the universe. The
gods responded to the call and the elements wee disturbed greatly by the swiftness of their chariots.
As soon as they gazed at the beautiful daughter of Mangetchay who was seated on her golden chair the gods were charmed
at her beauty. Instead of deciding on the affair of the universe, the gods proposed marriage to the pretty goddess
The great god was troubled and did not know on whom he should confer the hand of his daughter. Finally he
decided that the question was to be settled by combat. The gods returned to their respective abodes and made the
necessary preparations.
The encounter lasted for several thousands years and nearly all the god perished. During the battle the daughter of
Mangetahay
Died and consequently the trouble ended. The great god, after the combat, looked down and saw the earth of
today to his great surprise. The earth was formed by the great masses of stones used in the fight. The great god, for his
daughters sake, blessed the world with tress and life.

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