Every country has its own unique legends, folktales, epics, and myths. All of these represent their wide range of diversity. But the most profound country who gives much emphasis on these legends, folktales, epics, and myths thingy is no other than us, Filipinos. Here in Philippines, we still believe on these beliefs and used it not for faith but as guidance in our process of living.

The Tale of Tonyo the Brave is one of the great myth happened here in the Philippines. In this tale it depicts not just how Filipinos lived in the past, but also how brave they are in terms of protecting their hometown and fellowmen. The story revolves around Tonyo who was known for being a wimp among his two brothers, Alejandro and Fernando, but despite all that, he was able to turn the tables and gain the spotlight. In this tale, many supernatural beings were being mentioned, but the story focuses only in the mythical creature manlalayug. As what being describe in the story, a manlalayug is an animal that possesses particular powers that enables her to transform into a really beautiful adult female who will surely utilize her considerable appeal to weaken a man’s will. Once an adult male is wholly enraptured by her, she will wrestle him to the land for she has extraordinary strength, and eat his internal variety meats. By having that kind of description, I know everyone who can read this will feel a little scared and might start thinking that its true. Well don’t worry, because I’m sure it’s not; it’s just a made up story of our ancestors to entertain people and it depends on the person if he/she will let this things influence his/her views and perspective in life.

The Tale of Tonyo the Brave is a great story and if you think that I’m lying, then you better read it yourself and discover its thrilling and breathtaking plot as how Tonyo the Wimp became Tonyo the Brave. People might start thinking that these literary works should be forgotten or not important anymore, but let me tell you this, legends, folktales, epics, and myths are all lessons and they bear with truth. That’s why no matter how far our world will go, these works should be preserve and pass by generations to generations.