Visayan Mythology
Patron deity of Homosexuals

Sidapa and Bulan lovestory

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Long ago, Sidapa, the god of death resided alone on top his mountain. From his domain he saw the seven moons dancing. He admired the moons for their beauty and fell in love with them.

He realized that the other gods were also infatuated with the moons, such as Luyong Baybay (goddess of tides) who was singing to the moons.

To outperform the other gods, Sidapa asked the birds and mermaids to sing his endearments to the moons. He ordered the flowers to bloom and make sweet perfumes that would reach the heavens. Lastly he asked the fireflies to light a way so the moons could find their way to him.

One of the moons came down, it was the young boy Bulan. Sidapa showered the boy moon with gifts and songs.

One night, Bakunawa (the moon eating dragon who was also captivated by the beauty of the moons) rose from the sea. Sidapa saw this and quickly flew to the cosmos to snatch the boy Bulan before Bakunawa could devour him.

Sidapa saved Bulan from Bakunawa and it is said that they live together as lovers on top of Mt. Madjaas to this day. https://www.aswangproject.com/the-moon-god-libulan-bulan-patron-deity-of-homosexuals/