Mythological creatures from Philippine folklore 🧙🏽♂️🧜🏽♀️🐉
What if the creatures from our ancestors’ stories weren’t just myths, but reflections of how they understood power, survival, and the unseen world?
This week in Chrysalis Kali Collective online membership, we’re diving into the mythological beings of the Philippines—spirits that dwell in the earth, swim through the waters, move through the forests, and even devour the moon itself. From the Nuno sa Punso (earth-dwelling spirit) to the Sirena (water enchantress) and the Bakunawa (moon swallowing serpent), these figures carried more than superstition. They embodied warnings, mysteries, and ancestral knowledge.
In CKC, we don’t just train for skill—we reclaim movement as a language of survival, resilience, and self-knowledge. These myths offer insight into how our ancestors moved through the world, how they navigated land, water, and the unseen.
In tomorrow’s Decolonization Dojo session, we’ll be exploring:
🧙🏽♂️ How these creatures reflected our ancestors' fears, values, and beliefs
🧜🏽♀️ What they can teach us about respecting nature, trusting our instincts, and moving with awareness
🐉 How these myths connect to decolonization—not just as knowledge, but as something embodied
This isn’t just about folklore—it’s about remembering how our people saw the world before colonization changed the narrative. And just like in FMA, it’s about learning to move with, around, or against the forces in our path.
Not a CKC member yet? Today is the last day to join before doors close tonight!