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    This story describes how the Tagalog people received their name. A beautiful woman named Maria challenged her many suitors to bring her a large snake. The brave man named Ilog accepted the challenge and returned with a big snake. When Spanish men asked where they were, Maria shouted "Taga, Ilog!" meaning "Cut [the snake], Ilog!". The Spanish men misheard this as "Tagalog" and that is how the people came to be known as the Tagalogs.

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    This story describes how the Tagalog people received their name. A beautiful woman named Maria challenged her many suitors to bring her a large snake. The brave man named Ilog accepted the challenge and returned with a big snake. When Spanish men asked where they were, Maria shouted "Taga, Ilog!" meaning "Cut [the snake], Ilog!". The Spanish men misheard this as "Tagalog" and that is how the people came to be known as the Tagalogs.

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    This story describes how the Tagalog people received their name. A beautiful woman named Maria challenged her many suitors to bring her a large snake. The brave man named Ilog accepted the challenge and returned with a big snake. When Spanish men asked where they were, Maria shouted "Taga, Ilog!" meaning "Cut [the snake], Ilog!". The Spanish men misheard this as "Tagalog" and that is how the people came to be known as the Tagalogs.

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    The Legend of the Tagalogs

    In a certain wide region of Luzon, there was a village frequented by young men. This town was full of
    trees, beautiful flowers and a river where clear waters are flowed. What attracted the young men more
    than the scenery was a beautiful nymph-like maiden.
    The maiden was Maria and she had lots of suitors who came from afar and who fought for her
    hand. But Maria remained unconcerned and very choosy. Because she was kind, her suitors remained
    undaunted so Maria thought of a plan. She called all the young men together and told them,
    You are all good and kind and it is difficult to choose among you. Let me decide with a test.
    Ill marry the man who can bring me a big, live and strong serpent, Maria said in jest.
    The young men were dumbfounded. After a while, the voice of Ilog broke the silence.
    I promise to bring you one, Maria. Even if I have to risk my life, Ill bring what you wish.
    Ilog was a man known for his bravery. He left immediately to fulfill his promise.
    The men whispered among themselves. They were sure that Ilog will never be able to return. They
    waited for a long while but Ilog had not returned. Even Maria was saddened because she also grieved the
    loss of a man as brave and accomodatingas Ilog.
    After many hours, Ilog returned. They crowded to see how Ilog prove his bravery. Ilog held a big
    snake by its nape and tail.
    While the men were thus occupied, two Spaniards passed by. Their attent was caught not by what
    Ilog helda big snake by its nape and tail.
    Marie, heroically called Ilog. Ive brought you the serpent you wished for. What else do you want
    me to do to make you happ?
    Cut it up! shouted Maria.
    The Spaniards were startled. They asked the people around where they were and in what place
    they were in but nobody paid attention for their attention was focused on the snake and on Maria. When
    Maria saw that the snake was still struggling, she shouted.
    Taga, Ilog! Taga Ilog! (Cut Ilog, Cut Ilog!) which she addressed to Ilog so he would cut the snake
    up again.
    The two Spaniards, thinking that this was in answer to their question repeated the words
    TAGAILOG, TAGAILOG which later became TAGALOG.

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