BANOG

 BANOG

Banog

BANOG is a flying monster in Bicolano mythology. It is said to be in the shape of a thin body but strong monstrous man with huge wings. Some stories depict it as a scary humanoid with wings

In the most notable story, the Banog abducted Masaraga, the beautiful, strong-willed, and industrious princess of Ibalong, at the behest of the demi-goddess Oryol. The ground where Masaraga fell to her death is the place where Mount Masaraga appeared.

Masaraga and the Banog 

Bayi Masaraga or Princess Masaraga was one of the three princesses of Ibalong and the elder sister of Daragang Magayon. Despite her short stature, Masaraga possessed a brown beauty and was known for her strong will and industrious nature. She frequently prayed to the gods, seeking knowledge and secrets to bring prosperity to Ibalon.

Favored by Gugurang, Masaraga learned the secrets of herbs, potions, and practical healing, much to the envy of Oryol, the daughter of the deity Asuang. Oryol, angered by Masaraga's knowledge, sang with her lovely voice to summon the Banog—a winged monster, half-man and half-bird. Commanding the Banog to kill Masaraga for her defiance, Oryol's order was swiftly carried out. The Banog seized Masaraga and soared high into the sky before dropping her to her death. Where Masaraga fell, Mount Masaraga emerged from the ground.

BANOG IN OTHER MYTHOLOGIES

The bannog, ban-og or banog of Tinguian, Isneg and Ilokano groups in northern Luzon

is a bird shaped creature. They are large creatures, large enough to darken the sky when

they fly overhead. Their young are as large as an adult human. They live in large trees or

on cliffsides. They are strong enough to lift a carabao, but they are easily outwitted. They

are very protective of their young. They are dangerous creatures, said to eat people.