Kapampangan Deities

• Mangechay or Mangacha - The great elder, is said the creator of the Heavens, it is said that she is the 'net weaver' with the sky as her weaved fabric and at night the stars that shine are the fabric holes.

• Aring Sinukûan – The Kapampangan sun god of war and death, taught the early inhabitants the industry of metallurgy, wood cutting, rice culture and even waging war.

• Apûng Malyari – The moon god who lives in Mt. Pinatubo and ruler of the eight rivers.

• Tálâ – The bright star, the one who introduced wet-rice culture.

• Munag Sumalâ – One of the children of Aring Sinukuan who represent dawn. Also known as the golden serpent.

• Lakandanup – Son of Aring Sinukuan, the god of gluttony and represents the sun at noon time.

• Gatpanapun – Son of Aring Sinukuan, the noble who only knew pleasure, his name means 'afternoon' in Kapampangan language.

• Sisilim – The child of Apûng Malyari, she represent dusk and greeted by the songs of the cicada upon her arrival, her name means dusk or early evening in Kapampangan language.

• Galurâ - The winged assistant of Aring Sinukuan, he is represented by a giant eagle and believed to be the bringer of storms.

• Nága - Are serpent deities known for their protective nature. Their presence in structures are talismans against fire.

• Lakandanum - A variant of the Naga, known to rule the waters