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These are made up of stories about

life, adventure, love, horror, and humor

where one can derive lessons.

long narrative poems in

which a series of heroic achievements

or events, usually of a hero, are dealt

with at length.

These are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that emerged in the pre-

Spanish period. These songs mirrored the early forms of culture. Many of these

have 12 syllables.

song of love

song of war

song to the God

lullaby

wedding song

song of the laborer

boatman’s song