The philippines pre-colonial literature

Folk songs

Traditional songs that reflect the life, culture, and values of the people.

Riddles

Questions or statements worded in a mysterious or confusing way that require ingenuity to solve or understand.

Proverbs

Short, popular sayings that express a common truth or belief.

Tales

Narrative accounts of events.

Epics

Long narrative poems, often of oral origin, recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero.

Corrido

A metrical tale or ballad, often about oppression, history, religion, crime, or the lives of well-known individuals.

Awit

A type of Filipino poem, typically a romance, sung or recited.

Pasyon

A Philippine narrative of the life of Jesus Christ.

Cenaculo

A dramatic presentation of the Passion of Christ.

Carillo

A form of theatrical shadow play.

Tibag

A ritual to hide the cross of Christ from Virgin Mary.

Duplo or Karagatan

A poetic debate or exchange, often done as part of a wake.

Zarsuela

A Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that incorporates singing, dancing, and dialogue.