What Is An Ermitanyo? – Filipino Culture, Stories & More

Answers To The Question: What Is An Ermitanyo?

WHAT IS AN ERMITANYO – In many Filipino stories, especially ones about adventure, you could find yourself faced with an ermitányo.

In English, this type of person is called a “hermit”. These are the type of people that live secluded from the general population. Often times, they leave quietly and religiously.

What Is An Ermitanyo? - Filipino Culture, Stories & More

Meanwhile, females who choose to live this way are called “ermitanya”. One of the most popular stories with this type of person is “Ibong Adarna”.

In the story, there were four hermits that helped the main character achieve his goals. Often times, they provide wisdom and knowledge to the protagonists of the story.

Even though they are secluded from societies, their depiction in stories are often those with an abundance of knowledge. As such, the protagonists often seek their help.

Meanwhile, modern day hermits could range from secluded people who communicate through social media to people who live alone in an island. There are also hermits that focus on religion and prayer to fulfill their vows of solitude.

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