In the indigenous religion of the ancient Tagalogs, Bathalà/Maykapál was the transcendent Supreme God, [1] the originator and ruler of the universe.

Explore the fascinating world of Bathala, the supreme deity in Philippine mythology, and delve into the captivating story of creation. Discover more about Bathala on MythLok, your ultimate resource for Philippine gods and folklore.

As the Supreme God in ancient Tagalog religion, Bathala held the role of creator and ruler of the universe. This article provides insights into Bathala’s significance, mythological accounts of creation, and the influence of Spanish colonization on Bathala’s representation.

Aug 26, 2022 · In Philippine mythology, the highest-ranking god of the ancient Tagalog people is Bathala, also known as or Maykapal or Abba. Bathala is the creator of all things — the sea, the sky, the earth, and all the plants. He dwelt in the highest realm of the sky. No one knows where Bathala came from.

Feb 13, 2016 · In ancient mythology among the Tagalogs, there was a creator, a supreme god. He was known as Bathala Maykapal or Lumikha. According to F. Landa Jocano’s Outline of Philippine Mythology (1969), Bathala is the grand conserver of the universe – the caretaker of nature and the creatures of the earth.

Jul 9, 2024 · Bathala is the supreme deity in Filipino mythology, considered the creator of the universe and the source of all life. He holds dominion over the heavens, the earth, and the seas, and he is responsible for the cycle of life, death, and reincarnation.

Jan 9, 2025 · In the vast realm of Philippine mythology, the Bathala Creation Story weaves an intricate tapestry of ancient beliefs. At the heart of this tale lies Bathala, the supreme deity, who is said to have created the Earth, the heavens, and the first humans from the primordial void.

Nov 12, 2024 · In ancient #Tagalog, the Supreme Being known as Bathala Maykapal, commonly known as Bathala, is regarded as the creator and ruler of the universe. This term was also used for lesser beings such as personal spirits, omen birds, comets, and other heavenly bodies.

Jan 26, 2017 · Bathala is the supreme god of the Tagalog Pantheon in the ancient Philippines before the Spanish Colonial Period. Some of his alternative names are Batala, Badhala, Maykapal, Molayri, etc. He is attributed as the Creator of all and kind caretaker of nature and mankind; evident by his full title as Bathalang Maykapal or “Creator god” in English.

Oct 14, 2021 · Most would agree that Bathala was derived from the Sanskrit word bhattara or bhattaraka (noble lord), which appeared as the sixteenth-century title batara in the southern Philippines and Borneo. It may be worth noting that in Malay, betara means holy, and was a title applied to the greater Hindu gods in Java and was also assumed by the ruler of ...