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The Gods and Goddesses of Philippine Mythology

The gods, goddesses, and other immortal beings in the mythology of nearly 50 indigenous groups in the Philippines.

Contents:

  1. Supreme deities
  2. Creator deities
  3. Other top-level deities
  4. Comprehensive list of Philippine mythological figures

We know the Greek gods and goddesses. We know many of their Roman counterparts. We know the Norse deities, or at least Thor and Loki. We even study them in school.

But Filipino mythology — with its pantheons of gods, goddesses, heroes, spirits, shamans, and other otherworldly creatures — is a subject we have rarely had the opportunity to love and learn in detail.

Which is a shame because with so many indigenous groups in the Philippines, each with their own cast of fantastical characters and intriguing world-building, Filipino mythology is a veritable treasure trove of tales.

This is the start of a series of articles on Filipino mythology. Here, we’ll focus on the deities — gods, goddesses — and other immortal beings that were said to roam the land, water, and heavens in these 7,641 islands all those years ago.

Supreme Deities of Philippine Mythology

Because there are many ethnic groups in the Philippines, the supreme deity, or deities, are also called by many different names.

The most commonly known is Bathala, the supreme god and creator deity of the Tagalog people.

In the Eskaya tradition, the supreme deity is a child called Ai Suno, who is linked to a sacred silver bell called Lingganay nga Ugis. This bell was once in the custody of the Tumud Babaylan but was stolen by a Spanish priest named Prayleng Vicente. A bird called Baroko helped the babaylan retrieve the bell and dropped it into the Kamayaan river. It is said that only Ai Suno can retrieve the bell and free the people from bondage; otherwise, a great deluge will take place if anyone else tries to get the bell.

In most cultures, there is only one supreme deity, but a few groups have two, such as the Sama-Bajau and the T’boli, and the supreme deity of the Waray has both a male and a female aspect.

Name

Rank

Indigenous Group

Description

Gutugutumakkansupreme deityAeta (Agta, Ayta)supreme deity
Gamhanansupreme deityAklanonsupreme deity and giver of life, security, and livelihood
Laonother top level deitiesAklanonchief goddess
Magwala / Magdilisupreme deityAtisupreme spirit
Pamulak Manobosupreme deityBagobosupreme deity and creator of the world
Maguimbasupreme deityBatakgod in the remotest times; lived among the people; provided all the necessities of life and cures for all illnesses; able to bring the dead back to life
Diwataother top level deitiesBatakgod who provides for the needs of humans and gives out rewards for good deeds
Gugurangsupreme deityBicolanosupreme god; god of good
Kaptansupreme deityBisayasupreme god; god of the sky; controls the wind and lightning
Melucreator deityBlaancreator deity
Loos Klaganother top level deitiesBlaanmost feared deity; uttering his name is considered a curse
Kabunian / Intutungchosupreme deityBontoksupreme deity
Lumawigother top level deitiesBontoksecond son of Kabunian who taught the Bontok the five core values of an egalitarian society
Magbabayasupreme deityBukidnonsupreme deity; created the earth, sea, sky, moon, stars, and the first eight elements
Agtayabunother top level deitiesBukidnonadviser and peacemaker deity with a hawk-like head, wings, and a human body
Dadanhayan ha Sugayother top level deitiesBukidnonevil deity with a human body and ten heads
Laonsupreme deityCapiznonsupreme goddess
Ai Sunosupreme deityEskayasupreme child deity
Nanolaycreator deityGaddangcreator of all things
Mahal na Makaakosupreme deityHanunoo Mangyansupreme deity
Kabuniansupreme deityIbaloisupreme deity
Makapangwasupreme deityIbanagsupreme being
Kabuniansupreme deityIfugaosupreme deity; chief among the high-ranking deities above the skyworld
Ampualother top level deitiesIfugaogod of the fourth skyworld; bestowed plants and animals on people
Bunisupreme deityIlocanopossible name of the supreme being who tasked giants with creation
Parsuacreator deityIlocanocreator deity
Laonsupreme deityIlonggo (Hiligaynon)supreme goddess and creator
Makaakocreator deityIlonggo (Hiligaynon)creator and the most powerful god
Kabunyansupreme deityKalingasupreme deity; makes the soul suitable for good crops; wards off bad spirits
Lumawigsupreme deityKankanaeysupreme deity
Mangetchay / Mangatiasupreme deityKapampangansupreme deity
Maka-akosupreme deityKaray-asupreme deity residing on the uppermost level of the cosmic universe's seven layers
Tagna-ancreator deityKaray-acreator god and the most powerful and versatile shaman
Alunsinaother top level deitiesKaray-amother goddess
Supreme Beingsupreme deityMaguindanaosupreme deity who is far way, and so lesser divinities and spirits hear people's prayers instead
Tahawsupreme deityMamanwasupreme deity
Tagbusansupreme deityManobosupreme deity; rules over the destinies of all other gods and mortals
Dagaucreator deityManobogoddess of creation; lives at the world's four pillars
Makalindungcreator deityManobogod of creation; set up the world on iron posts
Manama / Sigalungansupreme deityManuvusupreme deity; created the diwatas to assist him in creation
Tohansupreme deityMaranaosupreme deity
Empuq / Ampu / Nagsalad supreme deityPala'wan (Palawano)supreme deity and creator of all things; also called Nagsalad (the weaver) because he is the master who wove the world and created several kinds of humanity
Ama-Gaolaysupreme deityPangasinensesupreme deity
Dayang Dayang Mangilaisupreme deitySama-Bajaugoddess of the forest; one of two supreme deities
Umboh Tuhan / Umboh Dilautsupreme deitySama-Bajaugod of the sea; one of two supreme deities
Malayarisupreme deitySambalsupreme deity and creator
Diwata Magbabayasupreme deitySubanonsupreme deity; creator of heaven and earth; lives in the sky; can turn anyone into stone through his lightning
Tungkung Langitsupreme deitySuludnon (Panay-Bukidnon)supreme deity; the most powerful male Diwata
Bulon La Mogoawsupreme deityT'bolione of two supreme deities; married to Kadaw La Sambad; lives in the seventh layer of the universe
Kadaw La Sambadsupreme deityT'bolione of two supreme deities; married to Bulon La Mogoaw; lives in the seventh layer of the universe
Cumuculother top level deitiesT'bolison of the supreme deities; has a sword and shield and a cohort of fire
Bathalasupreme deityTagalogsupreme god and creator deity, also known as Bathala Maykapal, Lumilikha, and Abba
Magbabayasupreme deityTalaandigsupreme deity
Tulussupreme deityTeduray (Tiruray)the Great Spirit who created all things from mud, including those that we see (such as humans) and those that we can't see (such as spirits)
Minadencreator deityTeduray (Tiruray)creator of mankind
Bagatulayansupreme deityTinguian (Itneg)supreme deity; directs the activities of the world and the heavenly realms
Kadaklanother top level deitiesTinguian (Itneg)second-ranked deity who taught the people how to harvest crops, cure sickness, overcome bard omens and ward off evil spirits
Makapatag-Malaonsupreme deityWaraysupreme deity who had both a male (Makapatag - fearful and destructive) and female (Malaon - understanding) aspect

Creator Deities of Philippine Mythology

Although the work of creation is usually associated with the supreme deity, a few groups have other gods or goddesses involved with creation. In the Manobo tribe, for example, the supreme deity is called Tagbusan; he rules over the destinies of mortals as well as those of other gods and goddesses. However, in one version of their creation myth, the world was created by a god called Makalindung. In another version, a goddess called Dagau was the one who created the world, propping it on four pillars. Whenever human blood is spilled, she causes a great python to wrap itself around the world pillars, shaking the earth and causing earthquakes.

Other High-Ranking Deities

A pantheon may also have other top-level deities in addition to their ruling god or goddess.

For example, Laon is the chief among the goddesses in the Aklanon tradition, while Alunsina is the mother goddess in the Karay-a mythology.

In the Bontok stories, Kabunian is the supreme deity, but his second son Lumawig is also sometimes considered a supreme deity and is, in addition, a revered hero who taught the people the values essential for an egalitarian society.

Kadaklan is the second-highest deity among the Tinguian (Itneg) and is said to be the one who taught the people lessons such as how to harvest crops and cure illnesses.

Comprehensive List of Gods and Goddesses in Philippine Mythology

The list below is by no means complete but it gathers most of the important gods, goddesses, and other immortal beings in the mythologies of nearly 50 ethnic groups in the Philippines. (Mythical creatures, mortal heroes, and other human characters will be compiled in coming posts.)

The characters are arranged in alphabetical order, according to what they are the god or goddess of, then by ethnic group.

And, of course, the easiest way to search for a particular name (e.g., Liwayway) or element (e.g., water) would be to press Ctrl+F in your browser.

Name

God/Goddess of...

Indigenous Group

Description

IpamahandiaccidentsBukidnongoddess of accidents
IkapatiagricultureTagaloggoddess of cultivated land and fertility
MakatalubhayagricultureTagaloggod of bananas
Ginuong Dalagaagriculture - cropsTagaloggoddess of crops
Kabunyanagriculture - cropsKalingasupreme deity; makes the soul suitable for good crops; wards off bad spirits
Lakan-bakodagriculture - cropsTagaloggod of crops; god of rice; god of the fruits of the earth; protector of fences
Taragomiagriculture - cropsBagobogod of crops
Kampunganagriculture - fieldsTagaloggod of harvests and sown fields
Pusod-Lupaagriculture - fieldsTagaloggod of the fields
Tagumbanwaagriculture - fieldsBukidnonguardian of the fields
Uwinan Sanaagriculture - fieldsTagaloggod of the fields and the jungle
Anianihanagriculture - harvestIlocanogod of harvest
Bangutbanwaagriculture - harvestAklanongod of good harvests and an orderly universe
Damulagagriculture - harvestSambalharvest - god of protecting fruiting rice from the elements
Dumanganagriculture - harvestSambalharvest - god of good harvest
Dumanganagriculture - harvestTagaloggod of good harvest
Kalasakasagriculture - harvestSambalharvest - god of early ripening of rice stalks
Kalasokusagriculture - harvestSambalharvest - god of turning grain yellow and dry
Kampunganagriculture - harvestTagaloggod of harvests and sown fields
Lalahonagriculture - harvestBisayagoddess of fire, volcanoes, and the harvest
Tag-aniagriculture - harvestTagaloggod of harvest
Taphaganagriculture - harvestManobogoddess of the harvest who guards the rice in the granary
Wiganagriculture - harvestIfugaogod of good harvest
Bingsolagriculture - ploughmenTagaloggod of ploughmen
Baybayagriculture - riceBatakgoddess and master of rice
Kakiadanagriculture - riceManobogoddess of rice
Pilayagriculture - riceIsnagspirit of the rice; a ritual is offered to Pilay to ensure that children don't go hungry
Apoancestral spiritsMaranaoancestral spirits (tonong) tasked to kill or drive away evil spirits
Kapapu-anancestral spiritsKaray-aancestral spirits from whom the supernatural powers of shamans originated; with their help, specific types of shamans can cause water to gush from rocks, create oil shields, leap far distances, pass through solid matter, or become invisible
Umbohancestral spiritsSama-Bajauancestral spirits
BulalakawanimalsTalaandigdeity who protects the creatures in the rivers
GemanganimalsBugkalot (Ilongot)guardian of wild beasts
LalawaganimalsTalaandigdeity who protects wild pigs
Maka-andoganimalsWarayepic giant-hero who controlled wildlife and fish and was friendly with the sea spirits
MakabotenganimalsTinguian (Itneg)guardian of deer and wild hogs
MangumanayanimalsTalaandigdeity who protects wild chickens
PamahandianimalsBukidnonprotector of carabaos and horses
Panya’enanimalsBatakentities who control certain wild trees and animals
TrueanimalsMamanwadeity of the forest; herder of hunting animals
Lakambini / LakandaytanattachmentTagaloggod of attachment
Dal'langbeautyIlocanogoddess of beauty
MalagubeautyKapampangangoddess of beauty; married a mortal
LalawigbeesBukidnonincantu (guardian divinity) of bees and honey
MangusalbeesTalaandigdeity who protects honeybees
UngawbeesBatakgod and master of bees
Aldóbird deityKapampanganwhite fiery bird; one of the souls of Batálâ
Barokobird deityEskayathe bird who aided in the retrieval of the Lingganay nga Ugis (silver bell), which it dropped at Kamayaan river, where it can only be retrieved by Ai Suno, the supreme child deity, when he returns to free his people from bondage; if the bell is retrieved by someone else, a great deluge will occur
Batálâ / Salaksakbird deityKapampangankingfisher deity known as father sky; when he was swallowed by Dapu, the crocodile deity who carried the earth on her back, Batálâ's two souls came out - Aldó and Búlan
Bulalakawbird deityCapiznonbird god who can cause illness
Búlanbird deityKapampanganred fiery bird; one of the souls of Batálâ
Galurâbird deityKapampangangiant eagle; bringer of storms
Kalaobird deityBugkalot (Ilongot)spirit birds who guide and protect hunters' lives and souls
Maylupabird deityTagalogcrow master of the earth
Muhenbird deityT'bolibird god of fate; when heard, his song is thought to portend misfortune and any undertaking is immediately abandoned or postponed
Sarimanokbird deityMaranaosacred omen birds
MatandabusinessTagaloggod of merchants and second-hand dealers
BusaocalamityBukidnongod of calamity
BanigcavesIfugaospirits of the hillsides and caves
MatimtimancharmKapampangangoddess of charm; married a mortal
Abyang DurunuuncharmsBisayagoddess of charms
UmouiricloudsManobogod of clouds
Dagaucreator deityManobogoddess of creation; lives at the world's four pillars
Makaakocreator deityIlonggo (Hiligaynon)creator and the most powerful god
Makalindungcreator deityManobogod of creation; set up the world on iron posts
Melucreator deityBlaancreator deity
Minadencreator deityTeduray (Tiruray)creator of mankind
Nanolaycreator deityGaddangcreator of all things
Parsuacreator deityIlocanocreator deity
Tagna-ancreator deityKaray-acreator god and the most powerful and versatile shaman
SaragnayandarknessBisayagod of darkness
SaragnayandarknessCapiznongod of darkness
SipngetdarknessIlocanogoddess of darkness
LiwaywaydawnTagaloggoddess of dawn
TaladawnTagaloggoddess of stars; also called Bulak Tala, deity of the morning star
Aring SinukûandeathKapampangansun god of war and death
HangindeathIlonggo (Hiligaynon)spirits of the death wind; takes the life of the elderly
Malakal MautdeathMaranaoangel of death; takes the soul of someone 3-7 days after the person's leaf falls from the sacred tree
SidapadeathBisayagoddess of death; co-ruler of Kamaritaan, the middleworld, together with Makaptan
TagbayandeathIfugaodivinities associated with death; feast on human souls
Diwata ko sa MagawdestructionMaranaospirit of destruction
KalaondestructionBicolanogod of destruction
Tungkung LangitdroughtCapiznongod of the sky who brings famine, drought, storms, and floods
Apadel / KalagangdwellersTinguian (Itneg)guardian deity; dweller of the spirit-stones
ArandwellersIbanagtiny human-like beings that reside in trees, anthills, and dark spaces
Be’tangdwellersBugkalot (Ilongot)shape-shifting spirit-creatures who dwell in the forests or wilderness; can enter dreams and alter a human's sense of time
BulawdwellersBuhid Mangyanimmortals who live in mountain peaks and are depicted as shooting stars because when they fly from one peak to another, they light their way with torches made from human bone
DaniwdwellersHanunoo Mangyanspirit dwelling in the healers' stone
MalawandwellersBuhid Mangyanspirits that live in the springs in the deep forest
MunduntugdwellersIfugaodivinities living in mountains who cause hunters to be lost
PinachengdwellersIfugaodeities living in caves, stones, creeks, rocks who mislead and hide people
TonongdwellersMaranaodivine spirits who aid heroes; usually live in nonok trees, seas, lakes, and the sky realm
Afo DagaearthBuhid Mangyanlahi (protector spirit) of the earth
BunagearthGaddanggod of the earth
KaptanearthIlonggo (Hiligaynon)god of the earth
Lulid-BatangearthCapiznongod of the earth, responsible for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
SedumunadocearthTagbanwagod of the earth, whose favor is sought to have a good harvest
Tagma-sa-YutaearthSubanongod of the earth
KolyogearthquakesIfugaogod of earthquakes
LinokearthquakesBisayagod of earthquakes
Lulid-BatangearthquakesCapiznongod of the earth, responsible for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Pinganun-pinganunenchanted placesBisayagod of enchanted places
Dadanhayan ha SugayevilBukidnonevil deity with a human body and ten heads
Datu na GyadsalevilMaguindanaothe chief adversary
Tungkung LangitfamineCapiznongod of the sky who brings famine, drought, storms, and floods
IkapatifertilityTagaloggoddess of cultivated land and fertility
LakapatifertilityTagalogfertility deity; deity of vagrants and waifs
ObbanfertilityKankanaeygoddess of reproduction; daughter of the supreme deity Lumawig
LalahonfireBisayagoddess of fire, volcanoes, and the harvest
Makilum-sa-bagidanfireBisayagod of fire
AmansinayafishingTagaloggoddess of fishermen
MagindangfishingBicolanogod of fishing; guides fishermen to a good catch through sounds and signs
Tungkung LangitfloodsCapiznongod of the sky who brings famine, drought, storms, and floods
Bagoforest / woodsIsnagspirit of the forest
Dayang Dayang Mangilaiforest / woodsSama-Bajaugoddess of the forest; one of two supreme deities
Diwata ng Kagubatanforest / woodsCuyonon and Agutaynengoddess of the forest
Mameligforest / woodsBukidnonincantu (guardian divinity) of the forest
Okotforest / woodsBicolanoforest god; his whistles lead hunters to their prey
Pawiforest / woodsAeta (Agta, Ayta)god of the forest
Tagma-sa-Manguabungudforest / woodsSubanongod of the woods
Trueforest / woodsMamanwadeity of the forest; herder of hunting animals
Idianalegood deedsTagaloggoddess of labor and good deeds; also referred to as a goddess of the rice field
Namtogangood fortuneIfugaogod of good fortune who made rice harvests and livestock bountiful; paraplegic
Mangalagargood graceSambalgoddess of good grace
TigbasgovernmentBukidnongod of good government
Burigadang Pada Sinaklang BulawangreedCapiznongoddess of greed
Apadel / Kalagangguardian deitiesTinguian (Itneg)guardian deity; dweller of the spirit-stones
Incantusguardian deitiesBukidnonguardian spirits and divinities who comprised six of the seven original figures created by the three supreme deities
Segoyongguardian deitiesTeduray (Tiruray)guardians of nature; many specialize in a particular class, such as fire, water, trees, grass, deer, pigs, land caves, and caves behind waterfalls
SumpoyguideIlonggo (Hiligaynon)god who guides the soul towards a very high mountain
CabuyaranhealingIlocanogoddess of healing
MenalamhealingGaddangfemale goddess-spirit who enters the body of a healer in a trance and gives instructions on how to heal the sick
TalanganayhealingGaddangmale god-spirit who enters the body of a healer in a trance and gives instructions on how to heal the sick
AkasihealthSambalgod of health and sickness
LumalayaghealthTagbanwawarriors who challenge and fight the salakap (spirits of sickness)
Mangindusa / NagabacabanheavensTagbanwagod of the heavens; punisher of crime; depicted as sitting and swinging back and forth in a bintayawan
BanighillsIfugaospirits of the hillsides and caves
Suklang-malaonhomesBisayagoddess of happy homes
Anilaw ha Sumagdahouse deityTalaandighouse deity who guards the door
Dadagunan hu Suguyhouse deityTalaandighouse deity who guards the lawn
Diwata ha Manilibhouse deityTalaandighouse deity who records the activity of people inside the house
Diwata Pinatanlayhouse deityTalaandighouse deity who guards the house and stays at the ridge of the roof
Sinyuda Kahibunanhouse deityTalaandighouse deity who keeps the hall
AboghuntingBagobogod of hunters
AlagakahuntingTagalogprotector of hunters
AmanikablehuntingTagaloggod of the sea; god of hunters
AnlabbanhuntingIsnagspecial protector of hunters; looks after the welfare of people in general
KalaohuntingBugkalot (Ilongot)spirit birds who guide and protect hunters' lives and souls
KedeshuntingAeta (Agta, Ayta)god of the hunt
MamlindaohuntingKalingahunting spirits
PaglingniyalanhuntingTagaloggod of hunters
Sugudun / SugujunhuntingManobogod of hunters and trappers
Uwinan SanajungleTagaloggod of the fields and the jungle
IdianalelaborTagaloggoddess of labor and good deeds; also referred to as a goddess of the rice field
Magdan-durunoonlakesBisayagod of hidden lakes
KaptanlightningBisayasupreme god; god of the sky; controls the wind and lightning
KeatlightningBugkalot (Ilongot)personification of lightning
KidlatlightningTagaloggod of lightning
KiLatlightningKalingagod of lightning
Linting HabughabuglightningCapiznongod of lightning, who shouts in anger, and whose look can kill people
RevenadorlightningIlocanogod of thunder and lightning
Ribung LintilightningSuludnon (Panay-Bukidnon)deity of lightning and thunderstorms
Anagolaylost thingsTagaloggoddess of lost things
Dian MasalantaloversTagaloggoddess of lovers
DiwatamediatorPala'wan (Palawano)benevolent and protective deity who is the mediator between humans and the supreme deity
LiddummediatorIfugaochief mediator between the people and other gods; the only deity who inhabits the Kabunian realm
SappiamercyBisayagoddess of mercy
GlintonmetalworkT'boligod of metalwork
Ked-YemmetalworkBontokgod of blacksmiths
Tolus ka GomananmetalworkBagobogod of smiths
MahinhinmodestyKapampangangoddess of modesty; married a mortal
Apûng MalyarimoonKapampanganmoon god, ruler of the eight rivers
BulanmoonIfugaomoon deity
BulanmoonPangasinensemoon god; merry and mischievous; guides the ways of thieves; his palace is the source of light of the stars
BulanmoonBisayamoon deity
DelanmoonBugkalot (Ilongot)deity of the moon; giver of light and growth
HaliyamoonBicolanogoddess of the moon
KabigatmoonBontokgoddess of the moon
LaunsinamoonCapiznongoddess of the sun, moon, stars, and seas; the most beloved by people
MayarimoonKapampanganmoon goddess who battled her brother, Apolaqui
MayarimoonTagaloggoddess of the moon
HananmorningTagaloggoddess of the morning
Afo FungsumountainsBuhid Mangyanlahi (protector spirit) of mountain peaks
BatungbayaninmountainsBatakspirit of the mountains
CamiguinmountainsBukidnonmountain goddess
DumakulemmountainsTagalogguardian of mountains
IbabagsuknatureBukidnonincantu (guardian divinity) of nature and plants
MakilingnatureTagalogkind goddess of Mount Makiling and protector of its environment and wildlife
SaitannatureSama-Bajaunature spirits
Inikadowaother spiritsMaranaoa tonong (benign spirit) double or guardian of a person, who is with the person from the moment the baby is born
Jinnother spiritsSama-Bajaufamiliar spirits
Makalunother spiritsIfugaospirits that serve as messengers of the gods
Sikag a Makaombawother spiritsMaranaoan intelligent and independent tonong (spirit) living within a very powerful amulet, which grants its wielder authority over all other tonong
Tunungother spiritsMaguindanaospirits who live in the sky, water, mountain, or trees; listens to prayers and can converse with humans by borrowing the voice of a medium; protects humans from sickness and crops from pests
Agtayabunother top level deitiesBukidnonadviser and peacemaker deity with a hawk-like head, wings, and a human body
Alunsinaother top level deitiesKaray-amother goddess
Ampualother top level deitiesIfugaogod of the fourth skyworld; bestowed plants and animals on people
Cumuculother top level deitiesT'bolison of the supreme deities; has a sword and shield and a cohort of fire
Dadanhayan ha Sugayother top level deitiesBukidnonevil deity with a human body and ten heads
Diwataother top level deitiesBatakgod who provides for the needs of humans and gives out rewards for good deeds
Kadaklanother top level deitiesTinguian (Itneg)

second-ranked deity who taught the people how to harvest crops, cure sickness, overcome bad omens and ward off evil spirits

Laonother top level deitiesAklanonchief goddess
Loos Klaganother top level deitiesBlaanmost feared deity; uttering his name is considered a curse
Lumawigother top level deitiesBontoksecond son of Kabunian who taught the Bontok the five core values of an egalitarian society
AgtayabunpeaceBukidnonadviser and peacemaker deity with a hawk-like head, wings, and a human body
BulanpeaceIlocanogod of peace
ManglubarpeaceSambalgod of peaceful living
KainomayanplentySambalgoddess of plenty
MalaykatprotectionMaguindanaoangelic beings who protect each person from illness; they also guide people in work, making humans active, diligent, and good
NágaprotectionKapampanganserpent deities who protect structures against fire
TigyamaprotectionBagobogod of protection
Anitun TaburainTagaloggoddess of wind and rain
Anitun TauorainSambalgoddess of wind and rain
Diwata Kat SidpanrainTagbanwadeity who controls the rain
OdenrainBugkalot (Ilongot)deity of the rain
TagbanuarainManobogod of rain
BalangawrainbowBisayathe rainbow; one of the gods of war
BigharirainbowTagaloggoddess of the rainbow; known for her love of flowers
BungunrainbowKalingagod of the rainbow
LlokesinratsIfugaogod of rats
HalupiremembranceIfugaodivinities of remembrance
Afo SapariversBuhid Mangyanlahi (protector spirit) of rivers
Apûng MalyaririversKapampanganmoon god, ruler of the eight rivers
Fu El MelelriversT'bolispirit of the river
SirinanriversIsnagspirit of the river
SumalongsongriversSuludnon (Panay-Bukidnon)deity of the rivers and seas
Tagma-sa-ubariversSubanongod of the rivers
BanganromanceKankanaeygoddess of romance; daughter of the supreme deity Lumawig
AmanikableseaTagaloggod of the sea; god of hunters
DagatseaBicolanogoddess of the sea
HaikseaTagaloggod of the sea who protects travelers from storms and tempests
LaunsinaseaCapiznongoddess of the sun, moon, stars, and seas; the most beloved by people
LidagatseaBisayathe sea married to the wind; daughter of Maguayan, the god of the waters
LimatseaGaddanggod of the sea
MagyawanseaIlonggo (Hiligaynon)god of the sea
Makilum-sa-tubigseaBisayagod of the sea
NegunoseaCuyonon and Agutaynengod of the sea
PoloseaTagbanwagod of the sea whose help is invoked during times of illness
SedsedseaAeta (Agta, Ayta)god of the sea
SumalongsongseaSuludnon (Panay-Bukidnon)deity of the rivers and seas
Tagma-sa-DagatseaSubanongod of the sea
Umboh Tuhan / Umboh DilautseaSama-Bajaugod of the sea; one of two supreme deities
Makapulawsea - sailorsTagaloggod of sailors
Sumangâsea - vesselsSama-Bajauspirit of sea vessels; guardian who deflects attacks on boats
Beljan / BalyanshamansPala'wan (Palawano)spirits of all beljan (shamans) who travel across the universe (which is divided into fourteen different layers) to heal the world and reestablish cosmic balance
Lageay LengkuosshamansTeduray (Tiruray)greatest of heroes; a shaman (beliyan) who made the earth and forests; the only one who could pass the magnet stone in the strait between the big and little oceans
AkasisicknessSambalgod of health and sickness
MakaptansicknessBisayagod of sickness; co-ruler of Kamaritaan, the middleworld, together with Sidapa
SalakapsicknessTagbanwaspirits of epidemic sickness that arrive with the northwest winds
AlunsinaskyBisayagoddess of the sky
Aninitud angacharskyIfugaodeity of the sky world whose dissatisfaction with offerings manifests as lightning and thunder
Batálâ / SalaksakskyKapampangankingfisher deity known as father sky; when he was swallowed by Dapu, the crocodile deity who carried the earth on her back, Batálâ's two souls came out - Aldó and Búlan
KaptanskyBisayasupreme god; god of the sky; controls the wind and lightning
LanguitonskyBicolanogod of the sky
LaonsinaskyKaray-asky goddess
Mino’aw a MinepenskyMaranaopowerful spirit of the sky
TawenskyBugkalot (Ilongot)personification of the sky
TolosskyMaranaobenign spirits (tonong) who inhabit the sky realms; invoked in times of battle and quests
Tungkung LangitskyCapiznongod of the sky who brings famine, drought, storms, and floods
Apu DagasoilHanunoo Mangyanspirit in the soil
TalagbugtasoilBukidnonincantu (guardian divinity) of the soil
ApilasportsManobogod of wrestling and sports
BakastarsTeduray (Tiruray)one of six constellation deities asked by the hero Lageay Lengkuos to remain in the sky to aid in people's farming
Fegeferafad / KeluguystarsTeduray (Tiruray)one of six constellation deities asked by the hero Lageay Lengkuos to remain in the sky to aid in people's farming
GaygayomastarsTinguian (Itneg)star goddess
KenogonstarsTeduray (Tiruray)one of six constellation deities asked by the hero Lageay Lengkuos to remain in the sky to aid in people's farming
KufukufustarsTeduray (Tiruray)one of six constellation deities asked by the hero Lageay Lengkuos to remain in the sky to aid in people's farming
LaunsinastarsCapiznongoddess of the sun, moon, stars, and seas; the most beloved by people
Mi’lalabistarsIfugaostar and constellation deities
PandacstarsBugkalot (Ilongot)deity of the stars; giver of light and growth
SeretarstarsTeduray (Tiruray)one of six constellation deities asked by the hero Lageay Lengkuos to remain in the sky to aid in people's farming
SingkadstarsTeduray (Tiruray)one of six constellation deities asked by the hero Lageay Lengkuos to remain in the sky to aid in people's farming
TalastarsTagaloggoddess of stars; also called Bulak Tala, deity of the morning star
TálâstarsKapampanganthe bright star who introduced wet rice cultivation
Fon Batoostones / mineralsBlaanspirit of rocks and stones
Liadlaostones / mineralsBisayagold-bodied son of Lidagat and Lihangin; his body became the sun
Libulanstones / mineralsBisayacopper-bodied son of Lidagat and Lihangin; his body became the moon
Licalibutanstones / mineralsBisayarock-bodied son of Lidagat and Lihangin; inherited control of the wind from his father; his body became the earth
Lisugastones / mineralsBisayasilver-bodied daughter of Lidagat and Lihangin; her body fragmented to become the stars
Paglimusanstones / mineralsBatakspirit of the small stones
Sulingbunganinstones / mineralsBatakspirit of the big rocks
GalurâstormsKapampangangiant eagle; bringer of storms
InaiyaustormsManobogod of storms
PuwokstormsIfugaocontrols typhoons
Sarangan-sa-bagtiwstormsBisayagod of storms
Tungkung LangitstormsCapiznongod of the sky who brings famine, drought, storms, and floods
Umboh BaliyustormsSama-Bajauspirits of wind and storms
Kasaray-sarayan-sa-silganstreamsBisayagod of streams
BankakahstrengthBatakone of the deities of strength
BaybayenstrengthBatakone of the deities of strength
BuengelenstrengthBatakone of the deities of strength
ParaenstrengthBatakone of the deities of strength
SiabuananstrengthBatakone of the deities of strength
AdlawsunBisayasun deity
AgueosunPangasinensesun god who lives in a palace of light
AlgaosunAeta (Agta, Ayta)sun god
AmmansunIlocanogod of the sun
ApolakesunTagaloggod of the sun; god of warriors; ruler of the world during daytime
ApolaquisunKapampangansun god who battled his sister, Mayari
Aring SinukûansunKapampangansun god of war and death
Chal-chalsunBontokgod of the sun
ElagsunBugkalot (Ilongot)deity of the sun; giver of light and growth
Init-initsunTinguian (Itneg)sun god
LaunsinasunCapiznongoddess of the sun, moon, stars, and seas; the most beloved by people
MagrakadsunTagbanwagod found on the other side of the sun at exactly noontime; gives the warmth which sustains life and carries away sickness when people are ill
MapatarsunIfugaosun deity
Ai Sunosupreme deityEskayasupreme child deity
Ama-Gaolaysupreme deityPangasinensesupreme deity
Bagatulayansupreme deityTinguian (Itneg)supreme deity; directs the activities of the world and the heavenly realms
Bathalasupreme deityTagalogsupreme god and creator deity, also known as Bathala Maykapal, Lumilikha, and Abba
Bulon La Mogoawsupreme deityT'bolione of two supreme deities; married to Kadaw La Sambad; lives in the seventh layer of the universe
Bunisupreme deityIlocanopossible name of the supreme being who tasked giants with creation
Dayang Dayang Mangilaisupreme deitySama-Bajaugoddess of the forest; one of two supreme deities
Diwata Magbabayasupreme deitySubanonsupreme deity; creator of heaven and earth; lives in the sky; can turn anyone into stone through his lightning
Empuq / Ampu / Nagsalad supreme deityPala'wan (Palawano)supreme deity and creator of all things; also called Nagsalad (the weaver) because he is the master who wove the world and created several kinds of humanity
Gamhanansupreme deityAklanonsupreme deity and giver of life, security, and livelihood
Gugurangsupreme deityBicolanosupreme god; god of good
Gutugutumakkansupreme deityAeta (Agta, Ayta)supreme deity
Kabuniansupreme deityIfugaosupreme deity; chief among the high-ranking deities above the skyworld
Kabuniansupreme deityIbaloisupreme deity
Kabunian / Intutungchosupreme deityBontoksupreme deity
Kabunyansupreme deityKalingasupreme deity; makes the soul suitable for good crops; wards off bad spirits
Kadaw La Sambadsupreme deityT'bolione of two supreme deities; married to Bulon La Mogoaw; lives in the seventh layer of the universe
Kaptansupreme deityBisayasupreme god; god of the sky; controls the wind and lightning
Laonsupreme deityIlonggo (Hiligaynon)supreme goddess and creator
Laonsupreme deityCapiznonsupreme goddess
Lumawigsupreme deityKankanaeysupreme deity
Magbabayasupreme deityBukidnonsupreme deity; created the earth, sea, sky, moon, stars, and the first eight elements
Magbabayasupreme deityTalaandigsupreme deity
Maguimbasupreme deityBatakgod in the remotest times; lived among the people; provided all the necessities of life and cures for all illnesses; able to bring the dead back to life
Magwala / Magdilisupreme deityAtisupreme spirit
Mahal na Makaakosupreme deityHanunoo Mangyansupreme deity
Maka-akosupreme deityKaray-asupreme deity residing on the uppermost level of the cosmic universe's seven layers
Makapangwasupreme deityIbanagsupreme being
Makapatag-Malaonsupreme deityWaraysupreme deity who had both a male (Makapatag - fearful and destructive) and female (Malaon - understanding) aspect
Malayarisupreme deitySambalsupreme deity and creator
Manama / Sigalungansupreme deityManuvusupreme deity; created the diwatas to assist him in creation
Mangetchay / Mangatiasupreme deityKapampangansupreme deity
Pamulak Manobosupreme deityBagobosupreme deity and creator of the world
Supreme Beingsupreme deityMaguindanaosupreme deity who is far way, and so lesser divinities and spirits hear people's prayers instead
Tagbusansupreme deityManobosupreme deity; rules over the destinies of all other gods and mortals
Tahawsupreme deityMamanwasupreme deity
Tohansupreme deityMaranaosupreme deity
Tulussupreme deityTeduray (Tiruray)the Great Spirit who created all things from mud, including those that we see (such as humans) and those that we can't see (such as spirits)
Tungkung Langitsupreme deitySuludnon (Panay-Bukidnon)supreme deity; the most powerful male Diwata
Umboh Tuhan / Umboh Dilautsupreme deitySama-Bajaugod of the sea; one of two supreme deities
MangilalatemptationBukidnongod of temptation; haunts the seventh tier of the underworld
Ibuthe deadManobogoddess; rules over the land of the dead
Imbayan / Lingayanthe deadIfugaodivinities who guide souls after they die
Maguayenthe deadIlonggo (Hiligaynon)god who carries the souls of the dead to the ends of the earth in a boat
Manduyapitthe deadManobogod who ferries departed souls across the red river before going to the afterworld
Paalulongthe deadTagaloggod of the sick and the dead
Lampinsakathe sickTagaloggod of the lame and cripple
Paalulongthe sickTagaloggod of the sick and the dead
Polothe sickTagbanwagod of the sea whose help is invoked during times of illness
Tagma-sa-langitthe sickSubanongod who protects the sick
Anit / AnitanthunderManoboguardian of the thunderbolt
KiduthunderBugkalot (Ilongot)personification of thunder
KiDulthunderKalingagod of thunder
RevenadorthunderIlocanogod of thunder and lightning
Ribung LintithunderSuludnon (Panay-Bukidnon)deity of lightning and thunderstorms
Upu KuyawthunderPala'wan (Palawano)grandfather god of thunder
Bangun Banguntimes / seasonsSuludnon (Panay-Bukidnon)deity of universal time; regulates cosmic movements
Gatpanapuntimes / seasonsKapampanganrepresents the afternoon
Lakandanuptimes / seasonsKapampanganrepresents the sun at noontime; god of gluttony
Linamin at Bulagtimes / seasonsPala'wan (Palawano)goddess of the dry season
Mapulontimes / seasonsTagaloggod of seasons
Munag Sumalâtimes / seasonsKapampanganrepresents dawn; golden serpent child
Pahulangkugtimes / seasonsSuludnon (Panay-Bukidnon)deity who changes the seasons
Sisilimtimes / seasonsKapampanganrepresents the dusk; her arrival is greeted by the songs of the cicadas
GalangkaluluatravelTagalogwinged god who loves to travel
Kapiso PabalitatravelTagalognews-giving protector of travelers
BalungbunganintreesBatakspirit of the almaciga trees
Fon KayootreesBlaanspirit of the trees
Panya’entreesBatakentities who control certain wild trees and animals
Aninitud chalomunderworldIfugaodeity of the underworld whose anger manifests as a sudden shaking of the earth
MasakenunderworldKankanaeyruler of the underworld
MasekënunderworldIbaloiruler of the underworld; has red eyes, green eyebrows, and a tail
MebuyanunderworldBagobounderworld goddess
TabiacoudunderworldTagbanwagod of the underworld
TaliyakudunderworldTagbanwachief god of the underworld who tends a fire between two tree trunks; asks questions of the souls of the dead
Tau Dalom TalaunderworldBlaanspirit who lives in the underworld
Makilum-sa-twanvalleys / plainsBisayagod of the plains and valleys
Maklilum-sa-twanvalleys / plainsCapiznongod of the plains and valleys
LalahonvolcanoesBisayagoddess of fire, volcanoes, and the harvest
Lulid-BatangvolcanoesCapiznongod of the earth, responsible for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Apolaqui / ApolakiwarPangasinensewar god
Aring SinukûanwarKapampangansun god of war and death
BalangawwarBisayathe rainbow; one of the gods of war
HipagwarIfugaoferocious spirits of war that give soldiers courage on the field of war
InaginidwarBisayaone of the gods of war
MakandukwarBisayaone of the gods of war
PamdiyawarManobowar divinities
SidapawarTagaloggod of war who settles disputes among mortals
TalagbusaowarBukidnonbloodthirsty god of war
ApolakewarriorsTagaloggod of the sun; god of warriors; ruler of the world during daytime
ChachawarriorsBontokgod of warriors
DaragowarriorsBagobogod of warriors
MandaranganwarriorsBagobogod of warriors
ApowaterMaranaobenign tornado and waterspout spirits (tonong) tasked to kill or drive away evil spirits
Apu DandumwaterHanunoo Mangyanspirit in the water
BulalakawwaterBukidnonincantu (guardian divinity) of the water and all the creatures living in it
Fon EelwaterBlaanspirit of water
Fu ElwaterT'bolispirit of water
MaguayanwaterBisayagod who rules the waters as his kingdom; father of Lidagat
TubiganwaterBicolanogod of the water
YumudwaterManobogod of water
Filiwealth / propertyIfugaodivinities of property
Kayamananwealth / propertySambalgoddess of wealth
Mamahandiwealth / propertyBukidnonincantu (guardian divinity) of the material wealth of men
Tao-sa-sulupwealth / propertyBukidnongod of material goods
AbraweatherIlocanogod who controls the weather
LibtakanweatherManobogod of sunrise, sunset, and good weather
Bait PandiweavingBagobogoddess of weavers
Fu DaluweavingT'boligoddess of the abaca plant; speaks to weavers in their dreams and guides them in creating patterns and designs
MamiyoweavingIfugaostretcher of skeins; one of 23 Ifugao weaving deities
MonlolotweavingIfugaowinder of thread on the spindle; one of 23 Ifugao weaving deities
AlipugpugwindIsnagspirit of the little whirlwind from the burned field, whose presence is a sign of a good harvest coming
AmihanwindTagaloggentle wind deity who plays only during half of the year, because playing together with her brother, Habagat, would be too much for the world to handle
Anitun TabuwindTagaloggoddess of wind and rain
Anitun TauowindSambalgoddess of wind and rain
DomalongdongwindBukidnongod of the north wind
HabagatwindTagalogactive wind deity who plays only during half of the year, because playing together with his sister, Amihan, would be too much for the world to handle
HanginwindTagaloggod of wind
KaptanwindBisayasupreme god; god of the sky; controls the wind and lightning
LihanginwindBisayathe wind married to the sea; son of Kaptan, the sky god
Linamin at BaratwindPala'wan (Palawano)goddess of the monsoon winds
Lubay-lubyuk Hanginun si Mahuyuk-huyukunwindCapiznongoddess of the evening breeze
MagbayawindBukidnongod of the west wind
MaguyaenwindBisayagoddess of the winds of the sea
OgnaalingwindBukidnongod of the south wind
ParoswindBicolanogod of the wind
PuokwindIfugaoa kind of Hidit (punishing divinities) who use winds to destroy the dwellings of miners who break taboos
SagudaywindIlocanogod of the wind
TagaloambungwindBukidnongod of the east wind
Umboh BaliyuwindSama-Bajauspirits of wind and storms
Ginuong PagsuutanwomenTagalogprotectress of women and travail
IbabasagwomenBukidnongoddess of pregnant women