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T E E N A G E  G I R L S  +  M Y T H O L O G Y: Maria Makiling

She climbs to the peak of the highest roof, the tallest tree, scales the biggest pylon, unaffected by vertigo and unafraid of the danger. There is something stoic and grand about her, as if she is carved from ancient stone, standing tall and proud for century after century. The soft curve of her lips pulls up into a smile when they tell her she is their pillar, the perfect support throughout hardship. She protects those who depend on her, offering them help in times of need.

//light gore

Just some dude going on a coffee date with his manananggal gf yknow.

there was an urge to draw Filipiniana sci-fi clothes

made this illustration for my buds over at reinvent mag cool cool cool

this was based off of maria makiling, a popular diwata found in philippine folklore

maria makiling. one of the more interesting figures of philippine mythology that i found when doing research. all of it is pretty interesting, though!! :)

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