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Amburukay Sugidanon

The epic Amburukay tells the story ofhow Buyong Paiburong’s daughters came to be captivesof the witch Amburukay and her brother, Makabagting. The plot revolves around the amusing character of Amburukay, an elderly woman who demands recompense from Datu Labaw Donggon for the loss of her gold hair. The use of innuendos emphasizes the importance of preserving a tuos, a customary law based on a verbal promise sealed with a valuable item.These epics not only showcase how the people in that area livedbut also teach life applicationsand show how we interact with our environment.