He has for years labored patiently and perseveringly in the interest and service of this vari-faceted dialogue. Even a cursory reading of these essays will tell the reader that there is much of interest between the covers of this book for a very wide range of students. Father Demetrio has gathered a wealth of information and data, which he presents with care. He raises questions and points for reflection, takes up at least tentative positions which will surely stimulate others to study more deeply and to reflect more fully on the issues which are here brought to light.
PHILIPPINE MYTHS: THEIR MEANING
Towards an Understanding of Philippine Myths
Early Filipino View of the Universe: The Sky World
Creation Myths among the Early Filipinos
Death: Its Origin and Related Beliefs among Early Filipinos
The Visit of the Dead and Their Return to Life
Engkanto Belief: An Essay in Interpretation
Towards a Classification of Bisayan Folk Beliefs and Customs
Checklist of Beliefs
RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS IN ORAL TRADITION
Religious Dimensions of Some Philippine Folktales
Themes in Philippine Folktales
Filipino Folk Memory and the Pasyon
On Magical Prayers and Living Christianity
NATIVE RELIGIONS AND MODERNIZATION AND OTHER ESSAYS
The Shaman as Psychologist
Shamans, Witches and Philippine Society
Humanity in Philippine Epics
Waterlore in Mindanao
Creativity and Being Truly Human
Xavier University: Center for Studies in Southeast Asian Cultures and Religions
The Heritage of Mindanao
Indigenous Religions and Christianity in the Modernization Process of the Philippines
He has for years labored patiently and perseveringly in the interest and service of this vari-faceted dialogue. Even a cursory reading of these essays will tell the reader that there is much of interest between the covers of this book for a very wide range of students. Father Demetrio has gathered a wealth of information and data, which he presents with care. He raises questions and points for reflection, takes up at least tentative positions which will surely stimulate others to study more deeply and to reflect more fully on the issues which are here brought to light.
PHILIPPINE MYTHS: THEIR MEANING
Towards an Understanding of Philippine Myths
Early Filipino View of the Universe: The Sky World
Creation Myths among the Early Filipinos
Death: Its Origin and Related Beliefs among Early Filipinos
The Visit of the Dead and Their Return to Life
Engkanto Belief: An Essay in Interpretation
Towards a Classification of Bisayan Folk Beliefs and Customs
Checklist of Beliefs
RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS IN ORAL TRADITION
Religious Dimensions of Some Philippine Folktales
Themes in Philippine Folktales
Filipino Folk Memory and the Pasyon
On Magical Prayers and Living Christianity
NATIVE RELIGIONS AND MODERNIZATION AND OTHER ESSAYS
The Shaman as Psychologist
Shamans, Witches and Philippine Society
Humanity in Philippine Epics
Waterlore in Mindanao
Creativity and Being Truly Human
Xavier University: Center for Studies in Southeast Asian Cultures and Religions
The Heritage of Mindanao
Indigenous Religions and Christianity in the Modernization Process of the Philippines
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