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Maria Makiling, more properly Mariang Makiling, is a diwata (anito) or lambana (fairy) in Philippine mythology, associated with Mount Makiling in Laguna, Philippines.
Aug 25, 2007 · Maria Makiling of Philippine folklore, the guardian goddess/fairy of Mount Makiling. In this illustration, Maria Makiling is depicted descending onto one of her favorite places on Mount Makiling, and greeted by butterflies and birds.
Oct 28, 2013 · Maria Makiling is a Filipino fairy. Most likely known as "diwata" in our language. She is pretty and charming, tall and graceful. Her color is pure brown and her eyes were beautifully big and black. Her hair was long and thick.
Maria Makiling. A quick drawing of Maria Makiling (based on Irene Sarmiento's short story entitled "Malakas and Maria"). Was demonstrating to a friend how brush pens are used... turned out well considering it was a direct quick drawing... done only on bond paper (with typewritten stuff at the back).
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‘Maria Makiling’ was created by Botong Francisco in Social Realism style. Find more prominent pieces of mural at Wikiart.org – best visual art database.
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Once a greatly revered deity, Maria Makiling is the embodiment of beauty and kindness throughout the Philippines. However, due to the effects of colonization, followed by rapid modernization, the people seem to have forgotten her. Maria went into a self-imposed exile from the material realm to reflect and to replenish her weakening powers.
These coloring pages capture Maria Makiling adorned with a crown of vibrant, native flowers, each petal a testament to the flourishing biodiversity she nurtures, capturing her essence as the guardian spirit of Mount Makiling's rich natural tapestry.
With origins tracing back to pre-colonial times, Maria Makiling is the most popular fairy figure in the Philippines. Read on to explore how this legend survived the colonial invasion and continues to be worshipped in many ways to this day.
