Paniniwala at Pananampalataya: Dimensyon ng Buhay

This flashcard set covers indigenous Filipino beliefs, talismans, traditional medicine, and concepts of life and the afterlife based on the lecture notes.

Hiyas

Jewelry or ornaments (gold or silver) representing the rank of ancient Filipinos, associated with indigenous beliefs, healing powers, and communication with anito and Diwata.

Ngipin ng kidlat

An example of a specialized item or 'Hiyas' believed to possess extraordinary powers.

Anting-anting

Amulets or talismans made of metal (medallions), wood, or paper with symbols and orations that provide protection, strength, and luck.

Gayuma

A type of Anting-anting used as a love charm.

Odom

A type of Anting-anting from Bicol used for invisibility, also known as 'tagabulag'.

Wiga

A type of Anting-anting from the Visayas, also known as 'Sagabe'.

Tagahupa

A type of Anting-anting from Bicol believed to make anyone who drinks it become a slave.

Ginhawa

A state of being free from problems with a quiet life and peaceful mind, representing both physical satiety and mental characteristics.

Sumalangit Nawa

An expression for a soul that has achieved peace and cleanliness, allowing it to ascend to heaven.

Manunggul Jar

A significant archaeological artifact associated with the concept of Ginhawa and the afterlife.

Kamatayan

The departure or separation of the soul from the body, often referred to as 'pagyao', 'paglisan', or 'sumakabilang-buhay'.

Pa-Siyam

A 9-day ritual performed after a death to appease the feelings of uncertainty regarding the soul's destination.

Ika-40 araw

The 40th day after death, a significant milestone in traditional beliefs concerning the deceased.

Ancient Belief of Afterlife

The belief that the life one has in the present will be the same life they lead in the afterlife.

Modern Belief of Afterlife

The belief that everyone becomes equal in the afterlife.

Halamang-gamot

Indigenous medicinal plants such as Tawa-tawa, Oregano, and Sambong.

Babaylan

The traditional healer (modern-day 'albularyo') who uses orations, rituals, and 'tutho' (spitting) for healing.

Balis or Usog

A condition involving dizziness, vomiting, and stomach pain caused when one person's internal energy overcomes another's.

Nganga

A mixture of betel nut, lime (apog), and ikmo leaf used in traditional rituals to treat usog.

Hilot

A traditional massage using coconut or herbal oil to treat 'pilay' (sprains), 'lamig', 'binat', and 'kabag', or to assist in childbirth.

Seven Types of Hilot

The specific methods used by ancient workers: Padampi, pahaplos, papisil, patulak, papiga, paikot, and payugyog.

Pagtatawas

A traditional healing practice that utilizes melted candle wax to diagnose or treat ailments.

Pausok

Also called 'kamngyan', a practice used to drive away evil spirits from a person's body.

Suob

A ritual involving hot water mixed with salt, ginger, and other plants to strengthen a person’s condition.