Description
The fantastical tales of your culture's mythology can shape your world in ways that you don't even realise. Victoria Hoffarth embarks on a journey to seek such myths from the Philippines, explaining the symbolic values as well as the underpinnings of 15 myths, legends, and folktales from the island of Negros, given the collective culture of the Philippines.
Through interesting and well written tales, Dr Hoffarth shows how myths are intimately related to history and religion - from Christianity to Islam, from ancient Greece to Hollywood, from pre-Enlightenment Spain to modern, secular Europe. Especially relevant to those interested in commonalities among peoples coming from different cultures, this is a very accessible book with a tone that bridges the gap between academia and popular literature. Entertaining, informative, and insightful, it stimulates our imagination, and encourages us to ask questions.
Whether you're intrigued by the folklore of a culture rarely delved into, or in general curious about the origins and meanings of myths, Song of Negros is a go-to book for you.
About the Author
Victoria Bantug Hoffarth was born in Negros, Philippines. She studied at Maryknoll College in Manila, earning graduate degrees from Columbia and New York Universities. Married to a German economist, she spent years in Europe teaching and consulting on women-in-management. She now divides her time between Manila and London, and with her son in Berlin. Dr Hoffarth is the author of the book WHEN TURTLES COME HOME: A Memoir on Life in the Philippines, and maintains a blog www.victoriahoffarth.com
Book Information
ISBN 9781803131474
Author Victoria Hoffarth
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Matador
Publisher Troubador Publishing
