Biag ni Lam-ang (lit. ' The Life of Lam-ang ') is an epic story of the Ilocano people from the Ilocos region of the Philippines. It is notable for being the first Philippine folk epic to be recorded in written form, and was one of only two folk epics documented during the Philippines' Spanish Colonial period, along with the Bicolano epic of ...

The Biag ni Lam-ang, from the people of the northern Philippines, is said to be the only complete epic from a Chris­tianized Philippine indigenous group. Exhibiting a mixture of Spanish and indigenous cultures, the earliest written record of the epic was in 1889.

2022年4月25日 · Sinasabing pinakapopular na epikong-bayan, ang Biag ni Lam-ang ay nagmula sa Hilagang Luzon, partikular na sa mga lalawigan ng Ilocos at La Union. Nag-iisa itong Kristiyanisadong epikong-bayan at pruweba nitó ang paggamit ng mga pangalang naimpluwensiyahan ng Katolisismo.

Perhaps even fewer people know that the Ilocanos have an epic which deserves a place beside Balagtas' "Florante and Laura", and a permanent place in our national literature. This poem is the "Life of Lam-ang", the only epic in the Ilocano language.

EXPLANATION: BIAG NI LAM-ANG (Life of Lam-ang) is a pre-Hispanic epic poem of the Ilocano individuals of the Philippines. The tale was handed on orally for a long time before it became recorded in 1640, by using a visually impaired Ilokano troubadour named Pedro Bucaneg.

Explore the epic tale of Lam-ang, a hero of Philippine mythology. Discover his extraordinary birth, brave quests, and the rich cultural heritage he represents. Dive into the values, beliefs, and traditions of the Ilocano people through Lam-ang’s story.

2024年12月18日 · BIAG NI LAM-ANG (Life of Lam-ang) is a pre-Hispanic epic poem of the Ilocano people of the Philippines. The story was handed down orally for generations before it was written down around 1640 assumedly by a blind Ilokano bard named Pedro Bucaneg.

2023年9月21日 · The epic narrative of Biag ni Lam-ang revolves around the remarkable life of its hero, Lam-ang, whose extraordinary journey captivates readers and listeners alike. Born to Doña Ines Kannoyan and Don Juan Tamblot, Lam-ang enters the world in a miraculous manner.

2016年6月26日 · His tale, known as the “Epic of Lam-ang” or “Biag ni Lam-ang” in Ilocano, is one of the few pre-colonial Philippine epics to have survived in its complete form to the present day. This makes it an invaluable treasure trove of information about pre-colonial Filipino culture, beliefs, and social structures.

Lam-ang rewards the diver and lives happily with his wife and pets. The Iloko Biag ni Lam-ang is the oldest recorded Philippine folk epic and the only complete epic from the Christian Filipino groups.