What are some popular full stories in Philippine mythology?

You can try local Philippine libraries. They often have collections of books that contain the full stories of Philippine mythology. Some of these books might be written by local scholars or storytellers who have dedicated their time to collecting and documenting these tales.

There is a love story related to the moon goddess in Philippine mythology. She once fell in love with a mortal on earth. She would shine her brightest light on his village at night. But the gods were not happy with this relationship. They tried to separate them, but the moon goddess fought for her love, and her story has been passed down through generations.

In Philippine mythology, there is also the story of Bathala and a mortal woman. Bathala, the supreme god, fell in love with a mortal. Their relationship was complex as it crossed the boundaries between the divine and the mortal world. It shows how love can bridge different realms in these stories. However, this relationship also brought about various consequences and challenges, such as the jealousy of other gods and the difficulties of a mortal dealing with the power of a godly lover.

One common Philippine school ghost story is about the White Lady. It is said that she haunts the hallways of old school buildings at night. Students claim to have seen her figure in white robes, often near the library or abandoned classrooms.

There's also the story of the Tiyanak. It is said to be a baby - like creature that cries in the forest to lure people in. Once someone gets close, it reveals its true demonic form and attacks. The origin of the Tiyanak is often associated with the spirits of unbaptized children or those who died in childbirth.

One popular mythology kids story is 'Perseus and Medusa'. Perseus goes on a heroic adventure to slay the Gorgon Medusa. Another is 'Theseus and the Minotaur'. Theseus enters the labyrinth to defeat the half - man, half - bull Minotaur. Also, 'Hercules' stories are well - loved. Hercules has to perform twelve labors which are full of challenges and excitement.

The story of Pandora from Greek mythology is dark. Pandora was given a box (actually a jar) and was told not to open it. But curiosity got the better of her, and when she opened it, all the evils of the world - sickness, death, sorrow - were released, leaving only hope trapped inside. In Japanese mythology, there are tales of the Yuki - onna, a snow spirit. She often lures men to their deaths in the cold. And from Hindu mythology, the story of Kali can be considered dark. Kali is a goddess associated with death, destruction, and time, often depicted with a necklace of skulls and a skirt of severed arms.

Another type of story could be related to vengeful spirits. These spirits are usually the result of some wrong done to them in their past lives. For example, a spirit that was wrongfully killed and now haunts the area where the injustice took place. The stories in the book may detail their appearances, the signs of their presence, and how people try to deal with them.

There is a story about a haunted cafeteria in a Philippine university. Workers would find the food trays arranged in strange patterns in the morning as if someone had been playing with them during the night. Some think it's the spirit of a student who had a strong connection to the cafeteria, maybe because they worked there or just loved the food, and now haunts the place.

Well, 'The Golden Deer' is a great Philippine fantasy story. It tells about a golden - colored deer that has the ability to outwit hunters. The deer is seen as a symbol of the wild and free spirit of nature. And 'The Witch of the South' is a story about a powerful witch who controls the southern part of a fictional Philippine land. She uses her magic for both good and bad, depending on how people treat her.