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To examine the cultural, mythological, and spiritual roles of reptiles and amphibians in the animistic beliefs and traditions of indigenous Lumad communities in Mindanao, Southern Philippines.

August 16, 2026Open Access

Herpetofauna in Southern Philippine Indigenous Mythology

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JPJan PavlasČeský Metrologický Institut

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Ethnographic field study reveals the spiritual significance of herpetofauna among indigenous Lumad groups, highlighting the deep link between regional biodiversity and animist traditions.

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To examine the cultural, mythological, and spiritual roles of reptiles and amphibians in the animistic beliefs and traditions of indigenous Lumad communities in Mindanao, Southern Philippines.
Conducted multiple field expeditions and research trips across remote regions of Mindanao island.
Collaborated directly with indigenous Lumad populations to investigate and document ancient oral traditions, myths, and rituals involving native wildlife.
Reptiles and amphibians hold central, irreplaceable positions within the spiritual traditions, sacred rituals, and mythological narratives of Lumad communities.
The prominence of herpetofauna in local mythology correlates directly with the high biological diversity of reptiles and amphibians found on the island of Mindanao.

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Jan Pavlas (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a817a4cf2fb91fc834ae083 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21930972

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Ethnographic field study reveals the spiritual significance of herpetofauna among indigenous Lumad groups, highlighting the deep link between regional biodiversity and animist traditions.

Herpetofauna in Southern Philippine Indigenous Mythology

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Herpetofauna in Southern Philippine Indigenous Mythology

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