Gugurang is a prominent figure in Bicolano mythology, embodying the duality of creation and destruction. He is primarily recognized as the god of Mount Mayon, a volcano famous for its iconic conical shape and frequent eruptions.

Gugurang. Among the Visayans, a god of the lower world. He is also a god of the Bikolanos, who had a rite performed for him called Atang. According to a Philippine story, retold by Damiana Eugenio, 1 Gugurang was a good and powerful god who dwelt inside the volcano Mayon. He was given full control over the people and whenever they disobeyed his ...

Jun 21, 2019 · Gugurang: Kataas-taasang Diyos sa Mitolohiyang Bikolano. Sino si Gugurang? Si Gugurang ay itinuturing na kataas-taasang diyos sa mitolohiyang Bikolano, kilala sa kanyang kapangyarihan, karunungan, at katarungan. Siya ang pinakamakapangyarihan sa lahat ng mga diyos at tagapamahala ng kalangitan.

Feb 6, 2021 · Gugurang was the supreme god of good, benign benefactor of the village, defender of the home, who protected the tribe from the evil snares of the aswang.

Jun 17, 2016 · Asuang & Gugurang – Animation of a folk story among the Bikolanos living in Ibalon (present Bicol Region) of the ancient Philippines. Gugurang – The supreme god who dwells inside of Mount Mayon where he guards and protects the sacred fire in which Aswang, his brother was trying to steal.

Gugurang, the good god, was living inside Mount Mayon, and Asuang, the evil one, inside Mount Malinao. As gods they had control of the welfare of the people. But Gugurang was more powerful than Asuang who was merely a subordinate; the former …

Jun 15, 2023 · Another, more well-known myth involves Gugurang, the supreme god of the Bikolano, and Asuang, oftentimes recounted as the brother of Gugurang. The story of Gugurang and Asuang can be found in an account dated to 1931, called “A Collection of Bikol folktales from Bacacay, Albay” by Hilarion Vibal.

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Feb 8, 2016 · GUGURANG – Gugurang loomed high in the Bikol pantheon of gods. He was their (the people’s) benefactor, guide and defender against the god of evil, Aswang, who would anger Gugurang by inciting the people to rebel against the good god, do evil deeds and resort to sloth and easy pleasures.

Mar 4, 2016 · Gugurang – The supreme god who dwells inside of Mount Mayon where he guards and protects the sacred fire in which Aswang, his brother was trying to steal. Whenever people disobey his orders, wishes and commit numerous sins, he would cause Mount Mayon to burst lava as a sign of warning for people to mend their crooked ways.