Bernardo Carpio
Philippine Mythological cause of earthquakes / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bernardo Carpio is a legendary figure in Philippine mythology who is said to be the cause of earthquakes. There are numerous versions of this tale. Some versions say Bernardo Carpio is a giant, as supported by the enormous footsteps he has reputedly left behind in the mountains of Montalban. Others say he was the size of an ordinary man. Accounts of the stories have pre-colonial origins, but the name of the hero was Hispanized during the Spanish colonization. The original name of the hero has been lost in time. All versions of the story agree that Bernardo Carpio had a strength that was similar to that of many strong men-heroes in Asian epics, such as Lam-ang.
Bernardo Carpio | |
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Gender | Male |
Region | Philippines |
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Asturias equivalent | Bernardo del Carpio |