But for the moment let us all look back and see what we have done. They may deal with a conflict among the gods themselves, or ways in which the gods would reveal themselves as unique characters unto the lowly creatures of the Earth, including, of course, man. Legends of creation usually involve spirits or gods, or just an omnipotent God. At any rate, almost every legend involves a miracle or curse invoked in the name of, or by the hand of, a Higher Power. Generally, fables are short narratives that revolve around particular moral lessons.
Animals are the heroes in most fables.
They are made to stand for certain traits of the human race, and to teach the ways of the world through vivid characterization and lively interaction. The supernatural involves the fair folk, dwarves, mermaids, demons, strange beasts and other phenomena. Tales of divine intervention are included here, as they are also classified as unexplainable. Heroes adventure and gather the fruits of their labor and Fate. These tales have inspired the Filipinos to aspire for the greatest since the dawn of time.