Term Amaron

Amaron or Ama-Ron is a sparsely known figure in Philippine Mythology. The story is more common in the Southern part of the island group of Luzon as a folk song.

Legend

Like most of the male Filipino mythological heroes, he is described as an attractive well-built man and exemplifies great strength. Amaron's tale is unique due to the lack of having a story on how he was born which was common with Filipino heroes. Some also claim that he's a giant but some say he's just tall for his time. He May Be considered or imagined as a giant because of the strength associated with him

Popularity in recent culture

Lack of popularity can be associated with the way Amaron's legend is Delivered. It was a loved children's bedtime tale mostly sung to boys. This tradition known as hele is very uncommon these recent years hence the unfamiliarity of the youth.

Etymology

Popular belief is that the name Amaron came from the Tagalog words Ama (Father) and Roon (There) therefore Ama roon (Father is there). Roon is a shortened naroon. It is a Southern Luzon version of the word nandoon and andoon.