diwata

Noun

Meaning

diwata (plural diwatas)

(mythology, folklore) In Filipino folklore, a spirit, usually a lesser god or goddess, believed to guard natural features such as forests.

Examples

Paralleling the east coast, from Bilas Point in Surigao del Norte to Cape Agustin in southeast Davao, is a range of complex mountains known in their northern portion as the Diwata Mountains. Source: Internet

Diwata, once launched, is expected to pass 4 times a day over the Philippines, spending 6 minutes over the country per pass. Source: Internet

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