tagbanwa
A generic term for "spirits of the place," referring mainly to forest deities. Unlike the tagbusew, who owns the color red, the tagbanwa spirit owns all colors, and therefor the color of the animal sacrificed in its honor depends on the ritual.
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References
Source
- Buenconsejo, José Semblante. (2002). Songs and gifts at the frontier. New York: Routledge, p. 108.