Supporting Our Concept with References

Though our concept was received with positive feedback, we lacked proof that Philippine Folklore needed to be preserved or reintroduced to modern-day culture. First off, a few sites provided details that helped support our concept. A few of which, will be linked to this post as we discuss the significance of our concept.

Philippine Folklore

Folklore, by way of oral tradition, has been existing since the olden times. It has been a driving force in forming part of a people's culture system. In a sense, folklore reflects the customs, traditions, and popular practices of a certain group. It is because of this that the Philippines has gained a very colorful and diverse universe of tales, legends, and fables. More insight of Philippine Folklore can be read from Seasite's Philippine Folk Beliefs and Philsites Folklore Section.

Significance Of Philippine Folklore

Back then, people would believe in the supernatural or the phenomena of nature that could not be explained. Their fear that the beings from the unknown realm would wreak havoc upon them caused them to create customs that, as they believed, would appease, repel, or defeat the mysterious beings. In time, these customs have become norms of such societies that they have made it a timely practice that will be carried on for generations.

Regardless of race or ethnicity, folklore has been the primitive form factor of many traditions and customs and have become a rich source or basis for modern day literary works that have fueled the imaginative minds of many artisans, writers, and the like. Many stories from the west have become the inspiration for Aesop's fables and in the Philippines, the concept of the aswang, demonyo, agimat, and engkantos have been the key elements in blockbuster hits like Panday.

"Whatever the type or form of the folklore, it is very important, more than the obvious historical, archaeological, or anthropological reasons. Folklore is extremely precious for those descended by its origination for it teaches what the past knew, shares much about the ancestry (our ancestors), and bestows ancient insight with wisdom. Folklore gives all a sense of belonging to a specific culture and allows people to learn their roots of heritage (where they came from) in a very uniquely special way. All types of folklore are very treasured gifts from yore. Folklore should be cherished, remembered and shared generationally. Folklore gives each of us the ability to know who our people were and are."Source: Yahoo Articles

Overall, folklore has helped in the evolution of literature. Literature, has been a powerful tool that has helped develop cultures all over the world. However, with the swift pace of modern living, people have been inclined to focus on the more technological advancements today. With regards to this, interest in folklore seems to have diminished. That is why we focus on the reintroduction of folklore, starting with Philippine Folk Beliefs, in modern day media such as the ever so popular Role-Playing Games (RPG). Namely our concept.

Other References

Filipino Superstitions

Filipino Folklore: The Stuff Nightmares are made of

Yahoo! Voices: Philippine Mythical Creatures