The Biag ni Lam-ang dates its origin during the pre-Spanish period of the Philippines. This story is a mix of adventure and romance with exciting and unpredictable outcomes.
The story revolves around Lam-ang who is a very extraordinary guy. He started to talk at a very young age and was the one who choose his own name. His adventure began when his father, don Juan, went to search for his father in the highlands where his father was said to go. Her mother, Namongan, allowed her to go to find his father. When Lam-ang reached the place, he was enraged upon seeing his father's head on top of a bamboo pole that was stuck in the ground which was a scene that he had dreamed before reaching the place. Lam-ang then demanded to know the reason why did that happen to his father. Instead of running Lam-ang bravely fought with the chieftain and its tribesman. Lam-ang won the fight with less effort that serves as his revenge for his father.
As Lam-ang was on his way home he passed by a river and then decided to have a dip. The dirt from his body caused the death of fishes, crabs, shrimps in the river. She was gladly attended by some of the women who saw him. Lam-ang upon reaching home decided to court his love interest, Ines. Despite his mother's disapproval he followed his heart and set again another journey for her love. His adventures had never been that easy. He faced one of Ines' suitor and monsters. But he won the battles with ease. Upon reaching the place. Lam-ang drew the attention of many and impressed Ines. He was helped by his magical pets. This amazed everybody, especially Ines. Their wedding was held with a lot of feasting. However Lam-ang's story never ended here. He was sent to catch a gigantic shell but unfortunately he was swallowed by a shark. In an instant Lam-ang happily rejoined his wife.
For me, it is just a fantasy. No one would be born with this super talent and intelligence. It's not a true to life story. The epic poem only showed some of the earlier customs, culture tradition and belief of the Ilocano people. This story presented some of the qualities of the people of the Ilocos region- adventurous,hardy, and brave as strongly portrayed by Lam-ang.
The story revolves around Lam-ang who is a very extraordinary guy. He started to talk at a very young age and was the one who choose his own name. His adventure began when his father, don Juan, went to search for his father in the highlands where his father was said to go. Her mother, Namongan, allowed her to go to find his father. When Lam-ang reached the place, he was enraged upon seeing his father's head on top of a bamboo pole that was stuck in the ground which was a scene that he had dreamed before reaching the place. Lam-ang then demanded to know the reason why did that happen to his father. Instead of running Lam-ang bravely fought with the chieftain and its tribesman. Lam-ang won the fight with less effort that serves as his revenge for his father.
As Lam-ang was on his way home he passed by a river and then decided to have a dip. The dirt from his body caused the death of fishes, crabs, shrimps in the river. She was gladly attended by some of the women who saw him. Lam-ang upon reaching home decided to court his love interest, Ines. Despite his mother's disapproval he followed his heart and set again another journey for her love. His adventures had never been that easy. He faced one of Ines' suitor and monsters. But he won the battles with ease. Upon reaching the place. Lam-ang drew the attention of many and impressed Ines. He was helped by his magical pets. This amazed everybody, especially Ines. Their wedding was held with a lot of feasting. However Lam-ang's story never ended here. He was sent to catch a gigantic shell but unfortunately he was swallowed by a shark. In an instant Lam-ang happily rejoined his wife.
For me, it is just a fantasy. No one would be born with this super talent and intelligence. It's not a true to life story. The epic poem only showed some of the earlier customs, culture tradition and belief of the Ilocano people. This story presented some of the qualities of the people of the Ilocos region- adventurous,hardy, and brave as strongly portrayed by Lam-ang.
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