Philippine folk literature refers to the traditional oral literature of the Filipino people. Thus, the scope of the field covers the ancient folk literature of the Philippines' various ethnic groups, as well as various pieces of folklore that have evolved since the Philippines became a single ethno-political unit.
While the difference between Philippine folk literature and Philippine mythology is a fine one, this article distinguishes folk literature as the source from which Philippine mythology derives.
Read more about Philippine Folk Literature: Philippine Folk Literature in Oral and Print Formats, Categories of Philippine Folk Literature, As An Example of Southeast Asian Folklore, Continued Evolution
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