What are the 5 characteristics of pre Spanish literature?
Pre-Spanish Poetry
- Epics. Epics are long narrative poems in which a series of heroic achievements or events usually of a hero involving supernatural forces/phenomena.
- Folksongs.
- Epigrams.
- Riddles.
- Chants.
- Sayings.
What is pre Spanish era literature?
Long before the Spaniards and other foreigners landed or set foot on Philippine shores, our forefathers already had their own literature stamped in the history of our race. Our ancient literature shows our customs and traditions in everyday life as traced in our folk stories, old plays and short stories.
What is the characteristic of folktales in pre Spanish period?
c. Folk Tales -Made up of stories about life, adventure, love, horror and humor where one can derive lessons about life. These are useful to us because they help us appreciate our environment, evaluate our personalities and improve our perspectives in life.
What are the two kinds of Senakulo?
THE CENACULO – this is a dramatic performance to commemorate the passion and death of Jesus Christ. There are two kinds: the Cantada and Hablada .
What is the meaning of pre Spanish?
When we say “pre-Hispanic” or “pre-Spanish”, it pertains to a period in a particular nation’s history that was not yet colonized by Spain.
How did the Spanish literature influence the Filipino faith?
Spain not only brought the Catholic religion to the Philippine islands, it also brought with it its culture and cuisine. When the Spaniards arrived, they brought with them ingredients and labor-intensive cooking methods that were unknown in the Philippines.
Why is Spanish period important to the development of literature in the Philippines?
Eventually, the native translator learned to read and write both in Spanish and his native language. This development marked the beginning of Indio literacy and thus spurred the creation of the first written literary native text by the native.
