wxrmaker:FILIPINO MYTHOLOGY: APOLAKI AND MAYARI (Sun God and Moon Goddess) Apolaki is also known as
wxrmaker:FILIPINO MYTHOLOGY: APOLAKI AND MAYARI (Sun God and Moon Goddess) Apolaki is also known as Adlaw, and he holds dominion over the sun. His sister, Mayari (whose Visayan equivalent is Bulan), rules over the moon, and is known to be the most beautiful goddess in Bathala’s kingdom.According to one myth (generally believed to be Pampangan), when Bathala passed away, he did not designate the Earth to any of his children. Apolaki and Mayari both fought over the Earth’s dominion; the sun god wanted to be the sole ruler, but the goddess of the moon wanted an equal share. This resulted in a ferocious battle, Apolaki taking out one of his sister’s eyes. Regretting his actions, he conceded and ruled the earth with Mayari, only they would rule at different times. In the day, it was Apolaki’s moment, and at night, Mayari shone in the sky (though her luminescence is dimmer, due to the loss of one eye). -- source link