The

Prowess of
Aliguyon
Lesson 3: The Prowess of Aliguyon

 Our regional folk epics mirror the

culture and society of the region
where it originated. In every regional
Filipino epic lies stories of the valor
and greatness of a hero who shows
not only strength of body but also
strength of will and character.
What is an EPIC?
What is an EPIC?
Readpp. 44-45
Answer Exercise 1
 Unlocking of Difficulties
1. Austerity – simple life
2. Ostentation – unnecessary display
of wealth
3. Spear – weapon with sharp edges
4. Valor – courage or bravery
 Vocabulary Words:
5. Precocious – having or showing
qualities of an adult at an early
age
6. Prowess- distinguished bravery or
extraordinary ability
Characters:
Amtulao – father of Aliguyon
Dumulao – mother of Aliguyon
Aliguyon – son of Amtulao and
Dumulao
Pangaiwan – contender of Amtulao
Characters:
Pumbakhayon – son of Pangaiwan
Bugan – daughter of Pangaiwan
Settings:
Hannanga
Daligdigan
Thatched House
Ifugao
Ifugao
Tourists
Tradition
Events:
 Amtulao and Dumulao are very rich
but they are unhappy.
They offered numerous sacrifices to the
spirits.
They lived frugally, simply, and they
have austerity and lack of ostentation.
Bulul (rice god)
Mumbaki
Dumulao gave birth to Aliguyon.

Childhood:
precocious
quickly learned songs
recites long prayers
skilled with spear and shield
Age of 3: first fish, and pig
Age of 5: wild chickens
Age of 7: companion of
Amtulao on hunting trips
Hunting Backpack
 Aliguyon became the favorite of all
people in Hannanga
Amtulao taught him the arts of
hunting, fishing, and stories of valor
and prowess
He also told him the tension
between him and Pangaiwan his
contender
Headhunters
When he reached his manhood, he
calls his friends, “skilled warriors”
He shared stories about glories in
war, victories, prizes that they could
bring home, fame and adventures.
His fellow skilled warriors joined the
plan of Aliguyon
Tops (Trumpo)
In Daligdigan
He challenged Pangaiwan
Pambukhayon stoop up for
his father
During the war, no one got
hurt and wounded.
They started to admire each other’s
bravery, humility and courage.
The people in both Hannanga and
Daligdigan started to like each other.
Aliguyon sooner realized that he does
not want to kill him anymore.
They had a huge celebration after the
war
Throughout the feast, Aliguyon was
fascinated by a girl.
She is the daughter of Pangaiwan.
Aliguyon requested to Pangaiwan
to bring her daughter in Hannanga
and marry her.
Bugan thought of Aliguyon as…
Pangaiwan gave his blessing to
Aliguyon and Bugan
Aliguyon brought her to
Hannanga and ask for the blessing
of his parents and told them that
their enemy in Daligdigan is no
longer an enemy, but a friend
Ifugao Courtship
Ifugao Wedding
Peace did come to Amtulao
and Dumulao, to Hannanga
and Diligdigan, and to Bugan
and Aliguyon.
They got married and had
many children
Questions
1. What makes the story of Aliguyon
an epic?
2. How do parents influence their
children’s actions?
3. How do we resolve conflicts
peacefully?
½ crosswise

1. What desirable traits

of people is reflected in
the story? Illustrate your
answer.
Use your own words in answering.

Trait Shown by Event

1. Which which in which
characteristic character? situation/part
of the story?
2. Kindness Moon reminded Sun
1 point 1 point not to touch
their children
3 points
½ crosswise
Below your table.
Give a thematic statement
based on the epic.
5 points
Example: Disregarding a reminder
from a person showing concern may
lead to undesirable circumstances.