Epic of Labaw Donggon Analysis

The Hinilawod epic recounts to the account of the endeavors of the three diving being siblings, Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap of Panay. In its unique structure the epic would take around three days to perform (counting breaks for food and rest), subsequently making it perhaps the longest epic on the planet. Anthropologist Dr. F. Landa Jocano recorded an adaptation of the epic from the occupants of Central Panay. This is the manner by which the story goes: When the goddess of the eastern sky Alunsina (otherwise called Laun Sina, â€Å"The Unmarried One†) arrived at chastity, the lord of the divine beings, Kaptan, declared that she ought to marry.All the unmarried lords of the various areas of the universe attempted their karma to win her hand without any result. She decided to wed a human, Datu Paubari, the relentless leader of Halawod. Her choice irritated her different admirers. They plotted to carry mischief to the love birds. A gathering of the chamber of divine beings was called by Maklium-sa-t'wan, lord of the fields, where a choice by those present was made to decimate Halawod by flood.Alunsina and Paubari got away from hurt through the help of Suklang Malayon, the goddess and gatekeeper of glad homes and sister of Alunsina, who educated of the shrewd plot and cautioned the two so they had the option to look for shelter on higher ground. After the rising waters died down, Paubari and Alunsina came back to the fields furtively. They settled close to the mouth of the Halawod waterway. A while later Alunsina got pregnant and advised Paubari to set up the siklot, things important for childbirth.She conveyed a lot of triplets and brought the devout minister Bungot-Banwa to play out the customs of the lords of Mount Madya-as (the mountain dwelling place of the gods)to guarantee the great soundness of the kids. The esteemed cleric quickly made a special raised area and consumed some alanghiran fronds and a touch of kamangyan. At the point when the service was over he opened the windows of the north side of the room and a virus northernly wind came in and unexpectedly the three babies were changed into solid, attractive youthful men.Labaw Donggon, the oldest of the three, requested that his mom set up his enchantment cape, cap, belt and kampilan (blade) for he knew about a spot called Handug where a delightful lady named Angoy Ginbitinan lived. The excursion took a few days. He strolled accross fields and valleys, moved up mountains until he arrived at the mouth of the Halawod stream. At the point when he at long last met the lady's dad and requested her turn in marriage, the dad requested that he battle the beast Manalintad as a major aspect of his share. He headed out to go up against the beast and with the assistance of his enchantment belt LabawDonggon slaughtered the beast and to demonstrate his accomplishment he brought to Angoy Ginbitinan's dad the beast's tail. After the wedding Labaw Donggon continued home with hi s new lady. En route they met a gathering of youngsters who disclosed to him that they were en route to Tarambang Burok to win the hand of Abyang Durunuun, sister of Sumpoy the ruler of the black market and whose magnificence was incredible. Labaw Donggon and his lady of the hour proceeded on their excursion home. The second they showed up home Labaw Donggon advised his mom to deal with his better half since he is taking another mission, this time he was going to Tarambang Burok.Before he can arrive at the spot he needs to pass an edge monitored by a goliath named Sikay Padalogdog who has a hundred arms. The mammoth would not permit Labaw Donggon to experience without a battle. Be that as it may, Sikay Padalogdog was no match to Labaw Donggon's ability and expertise in battling so he surrendered and permitted him to proceed. Labaw Donggon won the hand of Abyang Durunuun and furthermore took her home. In a little while he went on another excursion, this time it is to Gadlum to reques t the hand of Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata who is the youthful lady of the hour of Saragnayan the master of darkness.This trip expected him to utilize his biday nga inagta (dark vessel) on which he cruised over the oceans for a long time, went over the district of the mists, passed the place that is known for stones until at last he arrived at the shores of Tulogmatian which was the shoreline fortification of Saragnayan. The second he set foot on the ground Saragnayan asked him, â€Å"Who would you say you are and what are you doing here? † To which he replied, â€Å"I am Labaw Donggon, child of Datu Paubari and goddess Alunsina of Halawod. I sought the delightful Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata. † Saragnayan laughed.He told Labaw Donggon that what he wanted for was difficult to concede in light of the fact that she was his better half. Labaw Donggon then tested Saragnayan to a duel saying that whoever wins will have her. The test was acknowledged and they began b attling. Labaw Donggon lowered Saragnayan submerged for a long time, however when he let go of him, Saragnayan was as yet alive. The last removed a coconut tree and began beating Labaw Donggon with it. He endure the beating yet couldn't outperform the forces of Saragnayan's pamlang (special necklace) and in the end he surrendered and was detained by Saragnayan underneath his house.Back home Angoy Ginbitinan and Abyang Durunuun both conveyed children. Angoy Ginbitinan's youngster was named Aso Mangga and Abyang Durunuun's child was called Abyang Baranugon. Just a couple of days after they were conceived Aso Mangga and Abyang Baranugon left to search for their dad. They rode their boats through the district of interminable murkiness, passed the locale of the mists and the place that is known for stones, at last arriving at Saragnayan's home. Saragnayan saw that Abyang Baranugon's umbilical rope have not yet been expelled, he giggled and advised the youngster to return home to his moth er.Abyang Baranugon was insulted by the comments and promptly tested Saragnayan to a duel. They battled and Abyang Baranugon crushed Saragnayan and won his dad's opportunity. Labaw Donggon's destruction and resulting detainment by the Lord of Darkness likewise maddened his siblings. Humadapnon was rankled to such an extent that he promised to the divine forces of Madya-as that he would unleash retribution on the entirety of Saragnayan's family and devotees. Humadapnon arranged to go to Saragnayan's area. He utilized the guide of Buyong Matanayon of Mount Matiula who was notable for his aptitude in swordsmanship.For their excursion they rode on a boat called biday nga rumba-rumba. They went through the area of the mists, passed by the locale of interminable murkiness and wound up at a spot called Tarambang Buriraw. In this spot was an edge called Talagas Kuting-tang where an enticing sorceress named Piganun lived. Piganun changed herself to a lovely lady and caught the core of Humada pnon. Buyong Matanayon asked with Humadapnon to leave the spot with him however the last refused.After seven months passed, Buyong Matanayon recollected that they have carried with them some ginger. One night at supper time Buyong Matanayon tossed seven cuts of ginger into the fire. When Pinganun smelled the scent of consuming ginger she left thedinner table since alchemists abhorred the smell of ginger. Promptly Buyong Matanayon struck Humadapnon, who got oblivious. He hauled his companion with him and they had the option to get away. They proceeded with their trek and wherever they went they got vengeance on the entirety of Saragnayan's kin and relatives.One day they arrived at a spot called Piniling Tubig who was administered by Datu Umbaw Pinaumbaw. There was a major assembling in the town and when they asked what was happening they were informed that the datu was giving his little girl for union with whoever could evacuate the colossal stone that folded from a mountain into the focal point of the town. Numerous men attempted their karma yet nobody so far had the option to try and move the stone. Humadapnon removed his enchantment cape and utilized it to lift the stone and tossed it once again into the mountain. The datu kept his statement and Humadapnon wedded his daughter.During the wedding feast Humadapnon heared about the excellence of the goddess of avarice Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan from a visitor minstrel who sang at the festival. After the wedding Humadapnon went to look for the hand of the goddess in marriage. En route he experienced Buyong Makabagting, child of the relentless Datu Balahidyong of Paling Bukid who was likewise going in view of a similar reason. After learning of Humadapnon's purpose, Buyong Makabagting provoked him to a duel. They battled and Buyong Makabagting was no match to Humadapnon's quality and skill.The battle finished when Buyong Makabagting gave up and even vowed to help Humadapnon in his mission. Humadapnon wedded the goddess and brought her home. Then, directly after Humadapnon left to look for Saragnayan's supporters and family members his sibling Dumalapdap left for Burutlakan-ka-adlaw where the lady Lubay-Lubyok Hanginun si Mahuyokhuyokon lived. For the excursion he brought along Dumasig, the most impressive grappler in Madya-as. A while later they went to a spot called Tarambuan-ka-banwa where they experienced the two-headed beast Balanakon who watched a thin edge prompting where the lady lived.With the guide of Dumasig, Dumalapdap murdered Balanakon. Nonetheless, after moving toward the entryway of the royal residence where the lady lived he was defied by Uyutang, a batlike beast with sharp noxious hooks. There resulted a bleeding fight between the Humadapnon and the beast. They battled for seven months and their expertise and ability appeared to be equivalent. Be that as it may, on the seventh month, Humadapnon had the option to take hold of Uyutang's lower leg and broke it. At that p oint he took his iwang daniwan (enchantment blade) and cut Uyutang under the armpit.Uyutang shouted out so noisy that the edge where they were battling down and out into two and there was a tremor. Half of the edge turned into the island of Buglas (Negros) and the other turned into the island of Panay. Dumalapdap wedded Lubay-Lubyok Hanginun si Mahuyokhuyokan and afterward took her home. Datu Paubari was extremely cheerful when he was brought together with his three children and he arranged a banquet in their respect. After the festival, the three siblings left for various pieces of the world. Labaw Donggon went toward the north, Humadapnon went south, Dumalapd