Haliya descends

 

Haliya bathing

In the Bicol Region, the northernmost part is Camarines Norte, which is located at the northern tip of the Bicol Peninsula. There is a folklore about the Haliya. In oral mythology she is always associated as the enemy of the Bacunawa the embodiment of Moonlight and the Halia ritual. 

 oral folklore tells about the beautiful luminous goddess Haliya descended to bathe in the fresh waters. a young man see her and they fall in love. She can not fly back for the weigh of love keeps her earthbound. She marries the man and they live happy. She becomes pregnant and she went back to water where she first descended. beautiful music and singing can be heard. the water remembers her as a goddess and her brother Bulan send celestial music to soothe her while in labour. 

in other versions of the story once she gives birth then she acends back to the heavens. leaving the child behind.

Descending from the heavens is one of the most recurring themes in the gods and goddesses of Bicol mythology greatly resembles the avatar concept of Hindu-Buddhist beliefs and culture. 

REMINDER

The orally transmitted mythology of the Philippines is intended for sharing and understanding. It is a dynamic narrative tradition that evolves over time, distinct from the standardized mythologies found in Western and European cultures. Unlike these established mythologies, the Philippine government has not mandated standardized versions of stories and legends.

Orally transmitted stories undergo variations and evolve over time, resulting in numerous different versions. There are many different version told by Filipinos, and retold by Filipinos.