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Daragang Magayon- means beautiful maiden. She is the heroine that appears in the legend of Mt. Mayon in Albay, Philippines. It is believed that Magayon turned into an anito when her human body died.
Mayon Volcano- is a sacred and active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol Region, on the large island of Luzon in the Philippines. It is one of the tourist spots in Bicol Region, and famous for its perfect cone shape.
Katolanon- being the spiritual leader and personified contact to the deities, also assumed the role of the datu if the datu has not yet returned from his travels. He also acts as the datu during transition periods, where the official datu (leader) has yet to be chosen.
Mumbaki- is a kind of religious specialist who can perform various healing rituals as well as engage in spiritual practices. Originally, Mumbaki was a type of healer who treated illnesses caused by witchcraft. This is why they are occasionally called witch doctors.
Kapitan- means captain in filipino.
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