2. Lesson 3: The Prowess of Aliguyon
Our regional folk epics mirror the culture
and society of the region where it
originated. In every regional Filipino epic
lies stories of the valor and greatness of
a hero who shows not only strength of
body but also strength of will and
character.
4. What is an EPIC?
Read pp. 44-45
Answer Exercise 1
5. Unlocking of Difficulties
1. Austerity – simple life
2. Ostentation – unnecessary display of
wealth
3. Spear – weapon with sharp edges
4. Valor – courage or bravery
6. Vocabulary Words:
5. Precocious – having or showing
qualities of an adult at an early age
6. Prowess- distinguished bravery or
extraordinary ability
7. Characters:
Amtulao – father of Aliguyon
Dumulao – mother of Aliguyon
Aliguyon – son of Amtulao and
Dumulao
Pangaiwan – contender of Amtulao
15. Events:
Amtulao and Dumulao are very rich but
they are unhappy.
They offered numerous sacrifices to the
spirits.
They lived frugally, simply, and they have
austerity and lack of ostentation.
21. Aliguyon became the favorite of all
people in Hannanga
Amtulao taught him the arts of
hunting, fishing, and stories of valor
and prowess
He also told him the tension between
him and Pangaiwan his contender
23. When he reached his manhood, he
calls his friends, “skilled warriors”
He shared stories about glories in war,
victories, prizes that they could bring
home, fame and adventures.
His fellow skilled warriors joined the
plan of Aliguyon
25. In Daligdigan
He challenged Pangaiwan
Pambukhayon stoop up for his
father
During the war, no one got
hurt and wounded.
26. They started to admire each other’s
bravery, humility and courage.
The people in both Hannanga and
Daligdigan started to like each other.
Aliguyon sooner realized that he does not
want to kill him anymore.
They had a huge celebration after the war
27. Throughout the feast, Aliguyon was
fascinated by a girl.
She is the daughter of Pangaiwan.
Aliguyon requested to Pangaiwan to
bring her daughter in Hannanga and
marry her.
Bugan thought of Aliguyon as…
28. Pangaiwan gave his blessing to
Aliguyon and Bugan
Aliguyon brought her to Hannanga
and ask for the blessing of his
parents and told them that their
enemy in Daligdigan is no longer an
enemy, but a friend
31. Peace did come to Amtulao
and Dumulao, to Hannanga
and Diligdigan, and to Bugan
and Aliguyon.
They got married and had
many children
32. Questions
1. What makes the story of Aliguyon
an epic?
2. How do parents influence their
children’s actions?
3. How do we resolve conflicts
peacefully?
33. ½ crosswise
1. What desirable traits of
people is reflected in the
story? Illustrate your
answer.
34. Use your own words in answering.
Trait Shown by Event
1. Which
characteristic
which
character?
in which
situation/part
of the story?
2. Kindness
1 point
Moon
1 point
reminded Sun
not to touch
their children
3 points
35. Give a thematic statement
based on the epic.
5 points
Example:Disregarding a reminder from a
person showing concern may lead to
undesirable circumstances.
½ crosswise
Below your table.
