LESSON 3
Legends
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A legend is a narrative that is
partly true and partly imaginary
about a particular person, event,
Definition of place or natural feature.
Legends
Origin of Legends:
Legend came from the
Latin word "Legenda"
which means "for things to
read."
Differences between
Myths and Legends
Legends Myths
Legend is the idealization Myth is an interpretation
of history. of nature
Legend are stories of Myths are stories in which
wonders or miracles not
god goddesses and other
only of gods and
goddesses but about divinities play a part.
animals and other things. Myths are found where in
Legend lies with one or one form or another.
two localities and has one
or two characters whose
name and sometimes
their motives change with
the locality.
Filipino Legends According to
Subject:
A. Legendary Heroes B. Legends about Places
a. The Legend of a. Legend of Gapan,
Lam-Ang Manila, etc
b. The Legend of b. Legend about every
town and province
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Filipino Legends According to
Subject:
C. Legend about Nature
a. Legend of Mt. Makiling, Mt. Mayon, Mt. Kanlaon,
Mt. Pinatubo, Mt. Sinukuan, Mt. Paypay, Mt. Ilong-
Ilong, Legend of the Pasig River, etc.
b. Legend about the origins
of the Universe, Legend about the Sun, Moon
and the Stars
Filipino Legends According to
Subject:
D. Legend about Plants E. Legend about Flowers
a. Legend of the Banana a. Legend of sampaguita
b. Legend of the Pineapple b. Legend of Ilang-Ilang
c. Legend of the Lanzones
d. Legend of the Macopa,
etc.
Filipino Legends According to
Subject:
F. Legend about animals
a. Legend of the smallest fish in the
philippines
b. Legend of the first monkey
c. Legend of the firefly
Values of Legends in
Children's Literature
1. Legend as a source of
children's literature deals with
religious facts. Religious facts
help children in strengthening
their faith in God.
2. Legend deals with historical
backgrounds. They awaken the
national consciousness of
children.
Values of Legends in
Children's Literature
3. They develop vivid and
fantastic imagination.
4. Some legends give children a
moral lesson. They serve as
a guide on what is right and
what is wrong.
Values of Legends in
Children's Literature
5. Legends help acquaint
children with the cultural phase
of the country.
6. They give pleasure and
enjoyment to children.
Examples of Legends
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References: WtOJ9yR4
Parayno, S.M (1997) Children's Literature
Revised Edition. Goodwill Trading Co. Inc.
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