The sun and the moon: Bagobo
Bagobo Sun and Moon The Bagobo people are an indigenous group from the southern Philippines who have a rich culture and a complex belief system. In Bagobo tradition, the sun and moon hold great importance as symbols of power, divinity, and cyclical time. In this close analysis, we will explore the symbolism and significance of the sun and moon in Bagobo tradition. The Sun: In Bagobo tradition, the sun is called "Diwata sa Adlaw," which means "goddess of the sun." The sun is seen as a powerful and life-giving force that brings warmth, light, and energy to the world. The Bagobo believe that the sun is a symbol of divinity and is associated with the most powerful and revered deity in their pantheon, the supreme god, "Manama." The Bagobo also believe that the sun has a cyclical nature, and they divide the year into two seasons, the dry season (tag-init) and the wet season (tag-ulan), based on the position of the sun. The dry season is associated wi...