THE SUN AND THE MOON (kwentong Bicol)

 

Adlaw and Bulan

THE MOON AND THE SUN

 In the vast celestial ocean, where the stars dance and the moonlight weaves its magic, Adlao, the robust and radiant sun god, engaged in playful revelry with his brother, the fair and luminous Bulan. Their celestial games unfolded, filling the cosmic expanse with joy, until Adlao's temperament soured, wearied by the playful antics of his mischievous brother.

Undeterred by Adlao's changing mood, Bulan continued to tease the sun god until he was consumed by frustration. The clash between the two celestial beings erupted in a celestial symphony of disagreement. In the fiery midst of their celestial discord, Adlao's mighty club struck one of Bulan's eyes, dimming its once radiant gleam. Now, only one eye could emit light, while Adlao retained both his radiant eyes, shining even brighter than before.

The consequences of their celestial clash linger in the night sky to this day. Bulan transformed into the moon that graces our nocturnal tapestry, while Adlao became the sun that bathes the world in daylight. The enchanting feud between them explains why the moon's glow appears more subdued compared to the sun's radiant brilliance.

The cosmic tale unfolds with Adlao persistently pursuing Bulan across the celestial canvas. Despite Adlao's less nimble strides and muscular build, he tirelessly chases the more agile and slender Bulan. The celestial pursuit endures, a timeless dance between day and night, with Adlao chuckling in amusement as he passes over the flattened cut arm of Bulan. Meanwhile, Bulan laments the injury but cannot halt, fearing Adlao's relentless capture.

The cosmic chase, a majestic spectacle in the vast celestial ocean, symbolizes our eternal cycle of day and night. Daytime graces us as Adlao passes overhead, while night descends when Bulan glides over us, and Adlao takes his leave, bringing an end to their celestial dance until the enchanting chase resumes once more.