Here is a list of books and websites that that are helpful for learning about different aspects of Philippine heritage. Where possible, I have provided links for purchasing these works. If you know of any other print resources that would be helpful for Filipinos who are trying to connect with their heritage, please send me an email! (I hope to add pages for web resources soon!)
Books on Filipino Mythology and Folklore
Maximo D. Ramos
Maximo Ramos is known as the “dean of lower mythology” in the Philippines. He is my Lolo (grandfather), and I have so many memories of listening to his terrifying bedtime tales. I am very grateful to be able to share the titles of the books that he published on Philippine mythology. (Note: I do not receive any royalties from the sale of his books, but these are affiliate links.)
My favourite books on Filipino mythology
- Philippine Myths, Legends, and Folktales ( Order in the USA/Other or Canada)
- Creatures of Midnight (Order in the USA/Other or Canada)
- Tales of Long Ago in the Philippines (Order in the USA/Other or Canada)
More books by Maximo Ramos
- The Creatures of Lower Mythology (Order in the USA/Other or in Canada)
- Philippine Demonological Legends and their Cultural Bearing (Order in the USA/Other or in Canada)
- Legends of Lower Gods: Stories about Creatures from Philippine Mythology and Folkore (Order in the USA/Other or in Canada)
- The Aswang Complex in Philippine Folklore (Order in the USA/Other or in Canada)
Other Books on Filipino Mythology
- Ferdinand Blumentritt’s 1895 DICCIONARIO MITOLÓGICO DE FILIPINAS with English Translation, edited by Jordan Clark and illustrated by Ralph Angelo B Reyes (Order in the USA/Other or Canada)
Websites
- The Aswang Project: This site is an amazing collection of research and anecdotes about Philippine mythology and folklore. It is run by Jordan Clark, who has spent years in careful investigation in local literature and consultation in the Philippines.