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Daigdig — The Mortal World in Philippine Mythology
Between heaven and the underworld lies the world we live in. This is Daigdig—the center of existence in Philippine mythology.
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Kasanaan — The Realm of the Dead in Philippine Mythology
Death is not the end—it’s a destination. This is Kasanaan, the realm where souls continue beyond life.
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Kaluwalhatian — The Realm of the Gods in Philippine Mythology
Above the world, beyond the sky, there is a realm where the gods reside. This is Kaluwalhatian—the highest domain in Philippine mythology.
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The City is entered through a realm that is not the living world, yet it is not separate from it. Its alternate name persists, though no record explains why it was ever called that.
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Gwicheon: The Celestial Realm of Spirits Ascending Beyond Death
Gwicheon (귀천) is a celestial realm in Korean mythology where spirits ascend after death, symbolizing transcendence and peace.
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Gamangnara: The Dark Kingdom Behind Korea’s Eclipse Myth
Gamangnara (가망나라) is the dark kingdom of Korean mythology believed to be the home of the fire dogs that chase the sun and moon. When the sky darkens, it is not empty. Something, somewhere, has take...
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