In Philippine mythology, a Diwata or Lambana is a mythological figure similar to fairies or nymphs. They are said to reside in large trees, such as acacia and balete and are the guardian spirits of nature, bringing blessing or curses upon those who bring benefits or harm to the forests and mountains. It is a Filipino spelling for the Sanskrit word devadha, but the name is ultimately derived from the Sanskrit word dev, meaning deity.

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  • In Philippine mythology, a Diwata or Lambana is a mythological figure similar to fairies or nymphs. They are said to reside in large trees, such as acacia and balete and are the guardian spirits of nature, bringing blessing or curses upon those who bring benefits or harm to the forests and mountains. It is a Filipino spelling for the Sanskrit word devadha, but the name is ultimately derived from the Sanskrit word dev, meaning deity. The term "diwata" has taken on various levels of meaning since its concept's being assimilated into the mythology of the pre-colonial Filipinos. It is sometimes loosely used to refer to a generic type of beings much like "elf" or "fairy," or very specific ones as mentioned above. It has been noted that the term "diwata" is synonymous to "anito," and that the usage of the word "diwata" is more prevalent in the Southern Philippines, while "anito" takes its place in the Northern areas.
  • In der philippinischen Mythologie, ist eine Diwata oder Lambana ein Wesen, das mit einer Fee oder einer Nymphe vergleichbar ist. Die Diwata ist zumeist weiblich, kann aber auch dem männlichen Geschlecht angehören.
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  • guardian spirits
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  • Diwata (as shown at the bottom of the picture)
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  • In Philippine mythology, a Diwata or Lambana is a mythological figure similar to fairies or nymphs. They are said to reside in large trees, such as acacia and balete and are the guardian spirits of nature, bringing blessing or curses upon those who bring benefits or harm to the forests and mountains. It is a Filipino spelling for the Sanskrit word devadha, but the name is ultimately derived from the Sanskrit word dev, meaning deity.
  • In der philippinischen Mythologie, ist eine Diwata oder Lambana ein Wesen, das mit einer Fee oder einer Nymphe vergleichbar ist. Die Diwata ist zumeist weiblich, kann aber auch dem männlichen Geschlecht angehören.
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  • Diwata
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