Do you know the months and days of the ancient Visayan calendar according to Spanish historians? Well, if you’re born today (April 15), you are born “sa Ligid sa bulan sa Kiling.” (on a Saturday in the month of April).

image by Emeniano Somoza Jr

Here’s a summary:

MONTHS

Enero – Ulalong
Febrero – Dagangkahoy
Marzo – Dagangbulan
Abril – Kiling
Mayo – Himabuyan
Junio – Kabay
Julio – Dapadapon
Agosto – Lubadlubad
Septiembre – Kanggorasol
Octubre – Bagyobagyo
Noviembre – Panglot Ngadiotay
Diciembre – Panglot Ngadaku

DAYS

Domingo – Tagurkad
Lunes – Damason
Martes – Dukotdukot
Miercoles – Baylobaylo
Jueves – Danghus
Viernes – Hingot-hingot
Sabado – Ligid


One response to “An ancient Visayan calendar”

  1. hardytardy Avatar

    Amazing… 😱

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