Mabaning
Maranao · mortal · Maranao traditional religion; continuing · Recorded classification
Mabaning is a peerless young warrior of Bembaran and a kinsman of Bantugen, often named as his nephew. His valour is decisive in the expedition to reclaim Bantugen's soul and in the wars of the later cycles. In the Gandingan episodes he is the husband of the princess Lawanen. As with much of the Darangen, kinship details vary from singer to singer.
Domains
- war
Powers
- wage invincible single combat
Relations
- ally: BantugenKinsman, frequently named as Bantugen's nephew, and fellow campaigner.Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Epics (2001). (secondary)
- spouse: LawanenWed to the princess Lawanen in several cycles.Darangen, the Gandingan cycles (MSU, 1986-1988). (primary)
Sources
- Mabaning is a foremost young warrior of Bembaran, a kinsman of Bantugen, and in the Gandingan cycles the husband of the princess Lawanen.: Darangen (MSU, 1986-1988), Gandingan cycles. (primary); Manuel, 'A Survey of Philippine Folk Epics,' Asian Folklore Studies 22 (1963). (secondary)