About This Book
Beyond the Blue Mountain presents thirty traditional Filipino folktales collected by the author during his time in Baguio in the late 1940s. Rooted in the region’s rich oral storytelling heritage, these tales feature a wide range of characters, themes, and cultural motifs that reflect the values and imagination of the Cordillera communities. Each story is retold in a straightforward narrative style that preserves the tone, rhythm, and structure of the original oral accounts. The collection offers readers an accessible introduction to Philippine folklore and the enduring beliefs, humor, and wisdom found within these timeless stories.
