![]() ![]() ![]() In some myths, Lakapati is married to Mapulon, the god of seasons, and gave birth to Anagolay, the goddess of lost things. 2.4 Barangay: Sixteenth Century Philippine Culture and Society.During planting season, they would carry around carved figures and statues of Lakampati in the fields to worship her, similar to how Filipinos today carry the Sto. ![]() They would also offer plants and herbs of any kind when they needed her help with any trouble. They commonly offered a plate of rice at around seven in the evening during a full moon for Lakampati. They sought for her aid for protection from starvation. Īncient Tagalogs revered Lakapati as the great mother goddess. Lakapati is described as having a half-woman and half-man figure, thus she is identified or interpreted as an androgynous, intersex, or transgender goddess. Her name comes from the Tagalog words " Lakan," which is the title for a noble ruler in some parts of the Philippines, and " Pati," which comes from Sanskrit and is also a title that means master or lord of. Her name literally means "giver of food," according to many accounts. Lakapati (or Ikapati, Lakampati) is the ancient Tagalog goddess of fertility and agriculture. ![]()
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