Pre- Spanish Literature is characterized by:

a. Legends- a form of prose the common theme which is about the origin of a thing, place, location or name. The events are imaginary, devoid of truth and unbelivable

b. The Epic Age- a long narrative poems in which a series of heroic achievements or events, usually of a hero, are dealt with at length.

Folk songs are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that emerged in the pre-Spanish period. These songs mirrored the early forms of culture. Many of these have 12 syllables. Here are the same.

• kundiman
• kumintang o Tagpay
• Ang Dalit o lmno
• Ang Oyayi o Hele
• Diana
• Soliraning
• Talindaw

2. The teaching of the Christian Doctrine became the basis of religious practices.

3. The Spanish language which became the literary language during this time lent many of its words to our language.

4. European legends and traditions brought here became assimilated in our songs, corridos and moro-moros.

1. Arte y Reglas de la Lengua Tagala (Art and rules of the Tagalog language). Written by Fr. Blancas de San and translated to Tagalog by Tomas Pinpin in 1610.

2. Compendio de la Lengua Tagala (Understanding the Tagalog language). Written by Fr. Gaspar de San Agustin in 1703.

3. Vocabulario de Lengua Tagala (Tagalog Vocabulary). The 1st tagalog dictionary written by Fr. Pedro de San Buenaventura in 1613.

4. Vocabulario de Lenggua Pampanga (Pampanga Vocabulary). The 1st book in Pampanga written by Fr. Diego in 1732.

2.Lagaylay

This is a poetic vehicle of a socio-religious nature celebrated during the death of a person. in this contest, more or less formal, a ritual is performed based on a legend about a princess who dropped her ring into the middle of the sea and who offered her hand in marriage to anyone who can revive it.

5. Vocabulario de la Lengua Bisaya (Bisayan vocabulary). The best language book in visayan by Mateo Sanchez in 1711.

6. Arte de la Lengua ilokana (The art fo thr ilocano language). The 1st ilocano grammar book by Franisco Lopez.

B. THE FIRST BOOK

1.Tibag

H. DUPLO

1. Ang doctrina christiana (the christian doctrine)

D, The Folk Songs

The duplo replace the Karagatan. this is a poetic joust in speaking and reasoning. the roles are taken from the bible and from proverbs and saying. it usually played during wakes for the dead.

Folk songs became widespread in the Philippines. Each region had its national song from the lowlands to the mountains f Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Folk songs truly manifest the artistic feelings of the Filipinos.

J. THE DUNG-AW

I.THE BALAGTASAN

This is a chant in free verse by a bereaved person or his representative beside the corps of the dead. No definite meter or rhyming scheme is used . The person chanting it freely recites in poetic rhythm according to his feelings, emotions and thoughts. It is personalized and usually deals with the life, sufferings and sacrifices of the dead and includes apologies for his misdeeds.

This is the poetic joust or a contest of skills in debate on a particular topic or issue. this is replaced the DUPLO and is held to honor Francisco "Balagtas" Baltazar.

EXAMPLES

• Leron-Leon Sinta
• Pamulinawen
• Dandansoy
• Sarong Banggi
• Atin Cu Pung-Singsing

2. Nuestra senora del Rosario

Social

5.The Salubong

3. Libro de los Cuatro Postprimeras de Hombre (in Spanish and Tagalog). This is the first book printed in typography.

3.The Cenaculo

Pre- Spanish Literature is characterized by:

4. Ang Baralan at Josepha

5. The Passion

6. Urbana at Felisa

7. Ang mga Dalit kay Maria

(Psalms for Mary)

4.Panunuluyan

F. The Moro-moro

Like the Cenaculo, the Moro-moro is presented also on a special stage. this is performed during town fiestas to entertain the people and to remind them of their Christian religion.

6. Carillo

7. The Zarzuela

8. The Sainete

G. KARAGATAN

FOLK SONGS

A. Spanish Influences on Philippines Literature

c. Folk Tales -Made up of stories about life, adventure, love, horror and humor where one can derive lessons about life. These are useful to us because they help us appreciate our environment, evaluate our personalities and improve our perspectives in life.

Due to the long period of colonization of the Philippines by the Spaniards, they have exerted a strong influence on our literature.

EXAMPLES:

5. Ancient literature was collected and translated to Tagalog and other dialects.

6. Many grammar books were printed in Filipino, like Tagalog, Ilocano and Visayan

7. Our periodicals during these times gained a religious tone.

Other forms of Pre-Spanish Poetry

1. The first Filipino alphabet called ALIBBATA was replaced by the Roman Alphabet.

1.Epigrams

-Customarily used and serve laws or rules on good behavior by our ancestors. to others these are like allegories or parables that impart lessons for the young.

2. Riddles

-These are made up of one or more measured lines with rhyme and may consist of four to 12 syllables.

3. Chant

-Used in witchcraft or enchantment.

4. Maxims

-Some are rhyming couplets with verses or 5,6 or 8 syllables, each line having the same numbers of syllables.

5. Sayings

-Often used in teasing or comment on a person's actuations.

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