My application to join the Philippine Mythos

Dian Masalanta, Goddess of Lovers, Childbirth, and Peace.

Art by @Lahi_PH

(1) I posted this on @TikTokPH under a trend sound TikTokers are using to dress up like Greek Gods and Goddesses, or other deities from other pantheons. A majority of the entries are Western, so I wanted to contribute a little something from The Philippines.

(2) It was flagged for violating community guidelines and subsequently deleted.

I do understand to an extent, but why is my culture’s nudity worse than someone recreating Sleeping Endymion by Nicolas-Guy Brenet? I’m not even naked in this video, everything is covered with hair.

(3) Also, TikTok is filled with videos like the WAP Challenge (which Ive done) and thirst videos for veiny arms and a man named Corpse Husband.

My video has no sexual context whatsoever and aims to show the world a glimpse into the beauty of Philippine mythology.

(4) I spoke to someone on TikTok already, trying to appeal my case.

If people can post videos of themselves showing everyone what sex with them would look like, I don’t know why I can’t respectfully show you what my goddesses look like.