Talk:Anito

Creation of new article and move of old article to "Indigenous religious beliefs of the Philippines"

This article was created as part of a split of the original Anito article. The original was moved to the broader toic-name Indigenous religious beliefs of the Philippines, and parts of that page were used to help create this page on the more specific topic. - Alternativity (talk) 06:06, 28 November 2017 (UTC)

@Flat Out: The separation of Diwata and Anito in modern Philippine mythology reflects the evolving understanding and categorization of these terms within the cultural and historical context. Both concepts have roots in pre-colonial Philippine spirituality, but they have taken on distinct identities due to shifts in religious, cultural, and social dynamics over time. This wikipage anito is systematically cherry picked folk religion over mythology. if so why is this page labelled mythology and not folk religion ? The differentiation between Diwata and Anito in modern Philippine mythology stems from historical shifts, cultural adaptation, and the need to classify and understand the rich tapestry of indigenous beliefs. This separation allows each term to encapsulate distinct aspects of Filipino spiritual and mythological heritage. Most of the stuff here is mainly folk religion and not mythology. There should be someone fixing this. Confusing mythology with folk religion can lead to misunderstandings about the role of spiritual beliefs in Filipino culture. Mythology is the source of stories, while folk religion is about practice and ritual. Both are essential to understanding the full spectrum of Filipino spirituality but operate in different domains of cultural life. Recognizing their differences allows for a more accurate appreciation of how Filipinos engage with their heritage, maintain their traditions, and integrate new beliefs into their spiritual framework. Ung mga taga Pilipinas dyan will know or knows an aswang, a nuno sa punso, ect is not considered an anito nor a diwata by modern day to day Filipinos. 85.23.11.238 (talk) 19:09, 21 January 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for the ping, I dont have any particular interest in the content but instead wanted to ensure there was discussion here with other interested editors before wholesale changes were made to the article, as per WP:BRD. best wishes Flat Out (talk)

Philippine mythology and Philippine folk religion are distinct yet interconnected areas of cultural and spiritual practice, and conflating the two risks misunderstanding or invalidating the lived experiences of practitioners of folk religion Although distinct, mythology and folk religion often overlap. Many deities and spirits in mythology (like Bathala, or the diwatas) and the anitos (ancestor spirits and wooden idols) are also venerated in folk religion. However, the way they are engaged with differs: mythology recounts their stories, while folk religion involves rituals and practices to honor them. Please tulong naman to separate MYTHOLOGY from RELiGION

By recognizing this distinction, we can honor both the literary and spiritual richness of Filipino culture while supporting The modern Filipinos in the Philippines and the dignity and rights of indigenous communities to practice their faith without invalidation or misunderstanding.

Please help edit this page correctly, correctly separating folk religion with Myths and stories. Magkaiba po sila. by definition at usage. Philippine mythology and folk religion should be seen as separate because they serve different purposes, have distinct natures, and addressing them as one invalidates the living, sacred practices of folk religion while diminishing the cultural and historical value of mythology.

Philippine mythology refers to the body of myths, stories, and narratives that explain the origins of the world, the lives of gods and deities, heroes, and the supernatural. These are often passed down orally or recorded in written or artistic forms.

Philippine folk religion, sometimes referred to as "indigenous religions" or "traditional animistic practices," is the living, practiced spiritual traditions of indigenous Filipino communities. These are deeply tied to local cultural identities, ways of life, and relationships with nature.

i have good intentions. Iba lang talaga yung mythology and folk religion. please take time to help out. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.23.11.238 (talk) 17:28, 29 January 2025 (UTC)