ABOUT THE BOOK

Pahagunong, a deity from the urugan (upper world), gazes down the pagtung-an (middle world) to the wide open sea. And lo, he falls madly in love with Matan-ayon, an irresistible, ravishing, long-haired beauty, bathing by the sea coast. But, he has to contend with the brave Paubari, the maiden’s guard, watching nearby. A long single fight ensues until Laonsina, deity-arbiter from the sky-word, devises a scheme to end it. Read another thrilling episode wherein Pahagunong meets his match.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alicia P. Magos is a sociocultural anthropologist who started work on the epics almost twenty-five years ago. She is now Professor Emeritus.