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This document provides a brief history of poetry in the Philippines. It discusses some of the major pre-Hispanic poetic forms including the bugtong or riddle, sawikain or proverb, and epiko or epic poems. Epics were long, episodic stories that were often chanted at feasts and rituals to inspire listeners. The document also notes that Philippine culture is shaped by its diverse geographical regions, each with their own ethnic traditions and influences on Manila. It emphasizes that literature and culture from
- Author
- Angel Freya
- Language
- EN