Alternative alamat: Myths and legends from the Philippines: An anthology / edited by Paolo Chikiamco.
By: Chikiamco, Paolo.
Material type: BookPlace of publication: s.lPublisher: Tuttle PublishingDate of publication: 2022Description: 224 pages: illustrated, 22 cm.ISBN: 9780804855570.Subject(s): Tales -- Philippines -- Fiction | Folklores -- Philippines -- Fiction | Legends -- Philippines -- Fiction | Mythology, Philippine -- FictionDDC classification: FIL 398.209599 C534 2022 Summary: Alamat are legends passed down, tales that often reflect the unique blend of fantasy and folklore that has so deeply influenced Filipino life and culture. Representing a range of exciting voices in speculative fiction, this essential anthology offers richly reimagined realms where mythic heroes, powerful gods and fantastic creatures vie for influence in human lives. Fusing folklore, myth and magic, Alternative Alamat reinvents and reimagines Philippine mythology for a new generation of fantasy fiction lovers. (From the back cover)Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Books | High School Department Filipiniana | Filipiniana | FIL 398.209599 C534 2022 (Browse shelf) | Checked out | 09/30/2024 |
Alamat are legends passed down, tales that often reflect the unique blend of fantasy and folklore that has so deeply influenced Filipino life and culture. Representing a range of exciting voices in speculative fiction, this essential anthology offers richly reimagined realms where mythic heroes, powerful gods and fantastic creatures vie for influence in human lives.
Fusing folklore, myth and magic, Alternative Alamat reinvents and reimagines Philippine mythology for a new generation of fantasy fiction lovers.
(From the back cover)
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