The Tagbanua Gods
The Tagbanua believe in their native gods. There were four major gods.
The first deity was Mangindusa or Nagabacaban- lord of the heavens.
Poco/Polo was the god of the sea and deemed a benevolent spirit.
Sedumunadoc was the god the earth whose favor was sought in order to have a good harvest.
The fourth god was called Tabiacoud who lived in the deep bowels of the earth.
Image:
A Tagbanua priest making offerings to Poco
Reference:
Luçon et Palaouan: six années de voyages aux Philippines by Alfred Marche. 1887.
Attribution:
Masikampo Ruben C. Joya, 18th Masikampu of the Tagbanua and Indigenous People of Palawan
Usba et Masikampu Rikizam M. Joya, MD
Usba et Masikampu Ashelon M. Joya
Maradja et Masikampu Redeem M. Joya
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