A collection of 37 Myths, Legends, and Folktales from around the Philippines that showcase the rich and diverse cultural identity throughout the archipelago. The book includes some illustrations, making it a wonderful collection to share with children of Filipino ancestry, or anyone interested in learning about different cultures from around the globe.ORIGIN MYTHS: How the Earth Was CreatedWhy the Sky Rose HighHow the Sun and the Moon Came to BeWhy the Sea Is SaltThe First MonkeyThe Origin of the Owl and Other CreaturesLegend of the Black CatAll-Head JuanWhy the Snail Tastes BitterHow the Crocodile Learned to HuntWhy the Egret Rides on the CarabaoANIMAL TALES: The Tortoise and the Ban-ogThe Crocodile and the Monitor LizardThe Monkey, the Tortoise, and the Banana TreeThe Guest Who Broke His PromiseThe Tortoise and the LizardBobowaya and Amomo-ayThe Lizard's TreacheryThe Monkey and the TortoiseTALES TO LAUGH OVER: The Foolish Fishermen and the CarabaoThe Tale of PadolHow Monsai Enslaved His MasterThe Foolish Farmer and His CarabaoThe Hunter and His WifeThe Ginger of Aunt GuinampangADVENTURE TALES: The Two Neighbors and the CrocodileTale of the White SquashDatu Omar and the ElfThe Woodcutter and the PythonMangosparos and the MonkeysSix Brothers and a CatThe Boy and the CrocodileThe Magic RingTale of Two WomenHERO TALES: The Magic TreeThe Love of Rajah MangandiriThe Bird that Stole the Sultan's Beard