Masiken
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# Masiken
Image::
###### About
Also-Called:: Yumogyog (
Ifugao
)Origin::
Igorot
, Ifugao
Related::
###### Appearance
Forms::
Humans
Gender::
Male
###### Nature
Dwelling::
Land
Character::
Friendly
⠀
###### Taxonomy
Ramos-Taxonomy::
Samar-Taxonomy:: Lamanlupa
About¶
To the Igorot, Masiken is the guardian of the underworld, which they also believe to be the world of the dead. 1
He lives in the rocky area of a river or forest, that is part of the underworld. Because of his powers, he is considered as a
bathala
by the other lamanlupa 1
The
Igorot
conduct the Ampasit
ritual for Masiken where they offer chickens and other animals so that he does not take their sick, and instead heal them. 1
Narratives¶
Other Mentions¶
Gallery¶
- Kat Matiasin Mga Nilalang na Kagila-gilalas
References¶
Sources:: Mga Nilalang na Kagila-gilalas
Last update :
6 septembre 2023
Created : 6 septembre 2023
Created : 6 septembre 2023