Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Legend of Nagmalitong Yawa




Nagmalitong Yawa, a diuata in Visayan myth,
With sisters of stunning beauty, she's one of the three most famous ones.
Her name means "beguiling demoness, bedazzling goddess",
She's a mix of good and bad, and her stories are truly blessed.

She's the wife of Saragnayan, the lord of darkness,
Her beauty and shapeshifting power drew the attention of many heroes.
Labaw Donggon desired her, but she was already married to the dark,
Saragnayan fought for her, but in the end, he was defeated, a stark contrast.

Despite the rumors of her husband being grotesque and unsightly,
She loved Saragnayan with all her heart, and this truth was bold and mighty.
Nagmalitong Yawa, the diuata of lust and seduction,
She represents the power women possess, loving protection.

When Saragnayan passed away, she cursed Labaw Donggon,
Leaving him with madness and lovesickness until he was gone.
The curse was so strong, even magic couldn't break it,
But eventually, the hero was saved, for his benefit.

Invoked by Babaylans, single women, and those in love potions,
Nagmalitong Yawa is a helpful diuata, with many emotions.
She lived in the forest, caring for animals in need,
She even rescued Humadapnon and fell in love, their love indeed.

But Humadapnon left, and Nagmalitong Yawa found love once again,
With Buyung Sumagulung, they were about to get married, but Humadapnon came in.
Stabbed to death, and brought back to life, but she was traumatized,
She fled to the Underworld, protected by the diuata of earthquakes, in disguise.

Cut in two by Alunsina, Nagmalitong Yawa was divided,
Her sons married, the diuata of bewitchment, a story that is guided.
Stories of men seduced by a naked female, or a lady in white,
Wives worried, husbands are gone, a revenge on humanity, a fright.

Nagmalitong Yawa, a diuata in Visayan myth,
Her beauty, her curse, her love, and she bewitch.
Her tales still continue to this day,
A story of power, love, and revenge, in a unique way



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