"magayon"
The theme of the story of Daragang Magayon, a popular Philippine folktale, revolves around love, sacrifice, and the forces of nature. It illustrates how love can transcend barriers and the consequences of greed and jealousy. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of respect for nature and the environment.
Mount Mayon is an active volcano located in the Philippines, known for its near-perfect cone shape. According to local folklore, Mayon is named after the legendary princess Daragang Magayon. The story tells of her tragic death and her lover's grief, which is said to have formed the volcano's shape.
"Magayon na hapon" is "good afternoon" in Bicol.
"Magayon" is the Bicolano translation for "beautiful" or "nice."
LEGEND OF MOUNT MAYONOnce there was a princess named Daragang Magayon (Daraga means lady, Magayon is beautiful) who lived in Bicol. She's so beautiful. She came from the family that reigns over the entire Bicol.Because of her beauty and influence, warriors, princes and datus from different parts of the country desired to have her as their wife. But Magayon fell in love with a warrior named Handiong, a prince who came from a tribe that was, unfortunately, the rival of Magayon's tribe. The two suffered so much from their respective family's attempts to separate them that they finally decided to flee. Unfortunately their families found out and fought a bloody tribal war. This caused the young couple so much pain they decided together to commit suicide.The tribes buried the lovers separately. Months passed when Magayon's tribe saw a volcano growing in the place where Magayon was buried. They named it for Daragang Magayon. "Bulkang Magayon" describing its perfect shape like their beautiful DaragaIt seems that there once lived a very beautiful native princess who had an uncle named Magayon. He was so possessive of his niece that no man dared to challenge his wrath by courting the favors of the young maiden. One day, however, a brave and virile warrior was so smitten by the princess that he threw all cares to the wind, clambered up through the window of the royal chamber and enticed the girl to elope with him.With Magayon at their heels, the couple prayed to the gods for assistance. Suddenly from out of nowhere, a landslide buried the raging uncle alive. Local folks now claim that it is Magayon's anger bursting forth in the form of eruptions.O ALAM NIYO NA!!!By:Nicaea Nuyda
Anu Ang suliranin sa kwento Ng alamat Ng bulknag mayon
The moral lesson of the legend of Daragang Magayon is to prioritize love, loyalty, and sacrifice over personal desires and external circumstances. It teaches the importance of selflessness, courage, and the willingness to make sacrifices for the happiness and well-being of others.
"Magayon na udto" is the translation of "magandang tanghali" in the Bikolano dialect.
Mayon volcano got its name from bicolano word Magayon which means beautiful.
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