Negros, the fourth largest island in the Philippines, is a land rich in history, tradition, legend, myth and folklore. The author claims that myths are a window to our soul. She seeks the truth, carefully avoiding the need for facts.
Victoria Hoffarth once called Negros her home. Now, she pays tribute to the land, the people and their beliefs. I was fascinated by the glimpses of island history: the long Spanish occupation, the brutal Japanese war campaign, eventual independence. She puts it all expertly in context. Her book is written with passion, and complimented with beautiful illustrations by Daniel Desembrana.

Interesting book looking at myths and culture of the Philippines quite detailed in its text and shows how over time these myths developed