Across
- 2. The ancient indigenous writing system of the Philippines.
- 4. A pre-colonial Filipino marriage custom referring to a dowry or bride price, literally meaning "what one is capable of giving".
- 7. A four-inch wide dagger worn on the waist. Also spelled as balarao/balaraw/bararaw.
- 9. This is painted in the bodies of male natives, particularly in areas like Cebu.
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- 1. The foundational sociopolitical unit of pre-colonial Philippine society. Derived from *balangay*.
- 3. The title given to the local leaders or traditional "chiefs" who governed the barangays and held social prestige in pre-colonial society.
- 5. Large, sophisticated Filipino warships built for speed and trade. Also spelled caracoa or caracora.
- 6. A traditional condiment made of fermented fish or shrimp.
- 8. Refers to indigenous spirits, ancestor souls, and nature deities within an animistic belief system.
- 9. The Tagalog term for a large lizard whose fluid or saliva which, when mixed with food or drink, becomes a strong poison