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Category: makidepat

  • Lessons from the Prayer to Diwatang Makidepat: Embracing Peace and Life

    In the sacred words of the Dumagat tradition, we find a prayer that speaks to the heart of indigenous spirituality: “From the beginning of creation, Makidepat spread the breath and essence of life. We give reverence to Makidepat, Father of the heavens, our protector. Grant us strength. Today we make our vow: we shall serve…

  • The Transcendent Creator: Makidepat and Gender in Filipino Mythology

    The spiritual landscape of the pre-colonial Philippines is rich with diverse pantheons, but a common philosophical thread unites many of their ultimate creator deities: the idea that the supreme being transcends gender. This concept is exemplified by the Dumagat/Alta people’s belief in Makidepat.  Makidepat: The Gender-Neutral Supreme Being The Dumagat (and the closely related Alta…