The Legend of the Firefly is a Pinak Valley Legend from Central Luzon, Philippines, which tells the story of how the fireflies came into existence. The legend starts by describing the fertile valley of Pinak, where the people relied on fishing for their food. However, due to a prolonged drought, the river dried up, and the land turned barren, causing hunger and suffering among the people. They prayed to Bathala for help, and eventually, Bulan-hari, the ruler of the heavens, and his wife, Bituin, appeared in the sky, bringing rain and fertility to the land. Bulan-hari and Bituin had a daughter, Alitaptap, who was known for her beauty, and many young men in the village fell in love with her. However, Alitaptap's heart was cold, and she could not reciprocate their feelings. The story takes a dark turn when an old woman predicts that a group of warriors will invade the valley, and the only way to protect the land is for Alitaptap to marry one of the young men and bear a chi...
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