Description: During Pre-colonial: at the time of pre-historic, in Philippine Theatre have these forms; indigenous rituals, verbal jousts, song and dance to show respect for their goddess. Prehistoric dramas have 3 elements: myth, mimesis, and spectacle. Mimetic performances often dramatize primitive rituals and epic poetry about deities and mythical legends. The spirit of the goddess would seemingly possess a Catalonian (priests) and Babaylan (priestess). At the time entering the state, this priest/priestess absorb the sacrificial offering, that could be in the form of pig, chicken, rice, wine, or nuts.
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