THE STORY OF THE SUN AND MOON

THE SUN AND THE MOON

March 01, 2023

The story of the Sun and the Moon

Julian tagao

Once upon a time, in the land of the Bagobo people in Mindanao, Philippines, the Sun and the Moon were a happily married couple who lived on earth with their children. They would rise and set every day, giving light and life to the world.

However, one day, the Sun and the Moon had a disagreement. The Sun felt that the Moon was not giving enough light during the night, while the Moon felt that the Sun was too hot during the day. The argument grew into a heated quarrel, and in the end, the Sun decided to leave the earth and go up to the sky.

Feeling abandoned and lonely, the Moon followed her husband and also went up to the sky. From then on, they lived separately, with the Sun giving light and warmth during the day, while the Moon illuminated the night sky.

Despite their separation, the Sun and the Moon would occasionally meet during eclipses. During these rare moments of unity, they would remember their love for each other and embrace, before separating once again.

The Bagobo people believed that the Sun and the Moon's separation represents the ups and downs of relationships, and the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation. They saw the legend as a reminder that even in the midst of conflict and disagreement, love and understanding can prevail.

To this day, the Bagobo people still tell the story of the Sun and the Moon, passing it down from generation to generation as a valuable lesson about the power of love and forgiveness in human relationships.