Day: October 29, 2024
Folklore
The Kapre in Filipino Literature: Symbolism and Interpretations
In the rich tapestry of Philippine folklore and mythology, few creatures capture the imagination quite like the Kapre – a towering, dark-skinned humanoid entity known for smoking tobacco while perched atop ancient trees. According to scholarly works, including Maximo Ramos’s “The Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology” (1971), the Kapre represents one of the most enduring […]
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