The Bakunawa, also called the Philippine moon-eating dragon, the Philippine moon dragon, moon dragon, or the moon-eating dragon, is a serpent, that looks like a Dragon in Philippine mythology. It is believed to be the cause of eclipses, earthquakes, rains, and wind. [1] .

2025年2月3日 · The Bakunawa, a huge serpent-like dragon that coiled around the earth and ruled the oceans, first fell in love with the heavenly magnificence of the "seven sisters" such that he envied the almighty for his creations.

2016年5月27日 · Discover the origin of Bakunawa, the giant, moon eating serpent, and how the colossal being evolved as both a god and demon in the Philippine archipelago.

According to Filipino folklore, Bakunawa is a massive sea serpent that lives deep in the oceans and emerges to devour the moon or sun, leading to these celestial phenomena. The tale of Bakunawa has its roots in the pre-colonial beliefs and practices of the indigenous people of …

Discover the captivating legend of Bakunawa, the Moon-Eater, and the story of the seven moons. Uncover the origins, symbolism, and enduring impact of Bakunawa in Filipino folklore and culture.

2019年7月10日 · This serpent was named BAKUNAWA. When Bathala saw the creature devouring all but one Moon, He planted bamboos on the remaining Moon. From afar, they looked like “stains” on the surface of the Moon.

2016年4月3日 · Bakunawa is typically described as a gargantuan serpent or dragon with awe-inspiring features. Its body is said to be covered in gleaming scales, often depicted in dark colors such as deep blue, black, or sometimes iridescent hues that reflect the night sky.

The Bakunawa is a serpent-like dragon in Philippine mythology. It is believed to be the cause of eclipses, earthquakes, rain and wind. It was generally believed to be a sea serpent but are also variously believed to inhabit either the sky or the underworld.

2024年2月3日 · The Mabini Hot Spring in Batangas, with its warm, healing waters and whispered tales of a mythical serpent, beckons us to delve into the captivating world of the Bakunawa. The name "Bakunawa" is derived from the Cebuano and …

2024年3月10日 · The bakunawa, a formidable folklore creature believed to cause lunar eclipses, is one such enthralling myth that intertwines celestial awe with terrestrial fears, captivating the imaginations of many across my homeland, the Philippines.