The document summarizes the Philippine epic "Indarapatra at Sulayman" from the SOCCSKSARGEN region of Mindanao. It describes the protagonists King Indarapatra and his brother Sulayman who defend their kingdom from four terrible monsters. Sulayman journeys to confront the monsters plaguing the land and claims victory, restoring peace and prosperity to the kingdom of Mindanao. The epic promotes themes of heroism, sacrifice for one's country, and defending society from threats.
1. EPIC:
from the Ancient Greek , from (epos) "word,
story, poem.
is a long narrative that relates the
great deeds of a larger-than-life hero
who embodies the values of a
particular society
Philippine Epics-Orally handed down
from generation to generation-Chanted
for certain celebrations,
2. SOCCSKSARGEN:
Is an administrative region of the
Philippines, located in the south-central
Mindanao. It is numerically designated as
Region XII.
-It represents the five(5) provinces
South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat,
Sarangani, General Santos.
6. INDARAPTRA:static
Brave and wise
He is King
He is warrior
He is knowledgeable and
skillful in hunting, farming
weaving, blacksmithing,
healing, fishing, and herding
He can fly
7. He is compassionate. He
is
showed this personality
by
being very emotional
upon
his brother’s death.
Possesses outstanding
leadership qualities
8. SULAYMAN:static
Also brave
Obedient to his King
Without mental
reservation, he sets
to defend and protects
his countrymen.
He can also fly at an
incredible speed.
10. KURITA:stock
Terrible creature with many
limbs
Lived partly on land and
partly on the sea.
Favourite haunt was the
mountain where the
rattan grew.
It brought utter destruction
on every living things.
11. PAH:stock
Enormous bird
A large wings that covered
the sun and brought
darkness to the earth.
Its egg was as large as the
house.
Mt. Beta was its haunt;
-there the only people
who escaped its voracity
were those who did in the
mountain caves.
12. TARABUSAW:stock
Ugly creature in the form
of a man
Lived on Mt. Matutum.
- it is a far and wide
from that place he
devoured the people, laying
waste the land
13. DREADFUL
BIRD:stock
Having seven heads and
power to see in all
directions at the same
time.
Mt. Gurayan was its
home and like the others,
it wrought havoc to its
region.
14. SETTINGS:
Land of Mindanao
Kingdom of Muntipali
Mt. Beta
Mt.Matutum
Mt. Gurayan
16. PLOT:
EXPOSITION:
Along time ago, Mindanao was covered with water
and sea cover all the lowlands so that nothing could
be seen but the mountains jutting from it.
There were many people living in the country and all
the highlands were dotted with villages and
settlements.
17. RISING ACTION:
Suddenly, there were four horrible monster appeared in
the land which greatly devastated the entire area.
King Indarapatra asked his Brother Sulayman to save the
land of Mindanao from the monster.
Sulayman departed for Mindanao and started looking at
the Four Horrible Monster.
18. RESOLUTION:
Upon the fight of King Idarapatra against the
last monster which is the seven-headed bird,
he claimed the triumph and the love of
Mindanao bring back its prosperous living.
19. SYMBOLISM:
PLANT- serves as the life of sulayman.
RING- luck in his journey.
SWORD- weapon/ tools in killing the monsters.
SAMPLING- life of Sulayman and it also signifies the journey
Sulayman.
WATER- life that stands as chastity and purity.
WOMEN- reward to Sulayman for his bravery to conquer the
monster.
Land of Mindanao- represent the whole family or the Philippines
20. THEME:
“A TRUE HERO IS ONE
WHO IS WILLING TO
SACRIFICE SO THAT
OTHERS MAY SAVED.”
