The philippines pre-colonial literature

Philippine pre-colonial literature includes:

• Folk songs: These are traditional songs that reflect the life, culture, and values of the people.
• Riddles: These are questions or statements worded in a mysterious or confusing way that require ingenuity to solve or understand.
• Proverbs: These are short, popular sayings that express a common truth or belief.
  Philippine pre-colonial literature includes:
• Folk songs: These are traditional songs that reflect the life, culture, and values of the people.
• Tales: narrative account of events
• Epics: A long narrative poem, often of oral origin, recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero.

Term 1: Corrido

Definition 1: A metrical tale or ballad, often about oppression, history, religion, crime, or the lives of well-known individuals.

Term 2: Awit

Definition 2: A type of Filipino poem, typically a romance, sung or recited.

Term 3: Pasyon

Definition 3: A Philippine narrative of the life of Jesus Christ.

Term 4: Cenaculo

Definition 4: A dramatic presentation of the Passion of Christ.

Term 5: Carillo

Definition 5: A form of theatrical shadow play.

Term 6: Tibag

Definition 6: A ritual to hide the cross of Christ from Virgin Mary

Term 7: Duplo or Karagatan

Definition 7: A poetic debate or exchange, often done as part of a wake.

Term 8: Zarsuela

Definition 8: A Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that incorporates singing, dancing, and dialogue.

• Baybayin: An ancient writing system