Minokawa is a giant, dragon-like bird in Philippine mythology. Early people believed this creature is so big that it can swallow (or cover) the Sun to explain the occurrence of eclipses.

Aug 7, 2017 · Minokawa is a giant, dragon-like bird in Philippine legends, particularly the Bagobo ethnic groups of Mindanao. Early people believed this creature is so big that it can swallow (or cover) the sun to explain the occurrence of eclipses.

Mar 15, 2021 · The Minokawa is a Bagobo eclipse creature, comparable to other voracious dragons such as the bakunawa and the markupo. Its equivalents in other Filipino cultures include the Arimaonga of the Maranao, the Ban-og or Bannog of the Iloko and Tinguian, and the Baua of the Hiligaynon, Pampangan and Tagalog.

In Philippine mythology, the Minokawa is a giant, dragon-like bird that is associated with eclipses. According to legend, the Minokawa is so big that it can swallow (or cover) the sun, moon, and even the earth. It is believed to be one of the many creatures that inhabit the outer space.

In the realm of myths where the boundaries between the conceivable and the extraordinary blur, there resides the Minokawa, a creature birthed from the vibrant lore of the Philippines. This colossal avian, a tapestry of terror and wonder in Southeast Asian and Pacific mythology, is an embodiment of nature’s untamed ferocity and splendor.

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Minokawa is a giant, dragon-like bird in Philippine mythology. Early people believed this creature is so big that it can swallow (or cover) the Sun to explain the occurrence of eclipses. It is even described as a giant bird named Minokawa that lives in outer space which can devour the Sun and the Moon, and would try to do the same with the Earth.

Minokawa is described as a gigantic bird that belongs to the dragons family. A Bagobo tale explained that the Minokawa is a bird that is as big as an island. The feathers of this bird are like the sharp swords, its eyes are like mirrors while its beaks and legs are like steel.

Feb 27, 2007 · The gigantic bird who swallows the moon causing an eclipse.

Minokawa is an ancient dragon like bird in Philippine legends. Early people believed that the Minokawa was big enough to swallow the sun and that could cause eclipses. The Minokawa is as large as the islands of Negros or Bohol.