TITTLE: ASUANG AND GUGURANG
SETTING: Long ago, the good and evil Gods lived in harmony. There was
some understanding among them as they created balance in the world. Two,
Who some claim was siblings, lived opposite one another. Gugurang. The good
God lived inside Mount Mayon, Asuang, The evil God, Inside Mount Malinao.
CHARACTERS: Gugurang, Asuang
PROBLEM: Asuang had no control over the people. Jealous of Gugurang’s
power, He begged for fire, Gugurang refused, He knew Asuang’s intention was to
gain favor by giving it to the people. They argued for what seem an eternity but
Gugurang stood strong. Asuang made himself invincible and located the fire. He
was able to distract the guards with gold. He placed the fire inside a coconut
shell and raced back towards Mount. Malinao. Gugurang knew that Asuang had
done when the throne went dark. Unable to control his new Power, Asuang set
the world ablaze. Every village Asuang had passed burst into flame.
SOLUTIONS: Gugurang followed the fire and eventually caught up to Asuang.
He took back the flame and returned it to Mount. Mayon. He cried for the Gods to
help him control the spreading flames. And it began to rain continuously. When
the fire stopped. He took revenge on Asuang by ordering lightning and thunder to
attack Mount. Malinao. The people never forgave Asuang for the evil and
destruction he had bestowed upon them.