It's last day for Inktober-- ALSO HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE~!!!!!
The prompt is Mask. I had several changes of plan for today's work because-- I don't know, the sudden fickle-ness of the human mind. Either way, I ended up with a meaningful work-- I hope.
This is the face-off of the Masked Goddess of Moonlight, Haliya and the Dragon-Serpent that wants to eat the Moon and the Sun (and cause eclipses), Bakunawa. They are from the local folklores of the Philippines, and arch-enemies.
Originally the world had more than 1 moons, but Bakunawa ate them all except for the last one which Haliya guarded (either as the Moon is herself or its protector). However, he succeeds momentarily, which is why there are eclipses-- and he regurgitates the moon because Haliya produces loud noises.
I've lost my good old reference books-- I came across the stories in college then- but Google is helpful. Please check sites below for more support/ references:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakunawa
http://www.filipiknow.net/philippine-mythology-gods-and-goddesses/
I am quite fond of myths. They get my mind wandering-- what could have brought a legend to life-- what is truth in the stories.. What do they want to pass on?
Anyways, this is the last for this month. As promised, I made 31 works in 31 days. Catch the index tomorrow!
And maybe you'll still see my works after this..
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