Damiana Eugenio

Damiana L. Eugenio
Born(1921-09-27)September 27, 1921
San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippine Islands
DiedOctober 10, 2014(2014-10-10) (aged 93)
Philippines
EducationUniversity of the Philippines, Mount Holyoke College, University of California, Nueva Ecija High School
Occupation(s)Professor, author

Damiana Ligon Eugenio (September 27, 1921 – October 10, 2014) was a Filipino female author and professor who was known as the Mother of Philippine Folklore, a title she received in 1986.[1] Apart from teaching at the University of the Philippines, she has several publications in the field of Philippine folklore, among them a series of seven books which she compiled and edited.[2][3]

  1. ^ Filipino Women Writers and Their Works. 1999. ISBN 9789719127635.
  2. ^ Retheword, Robert, "Damiana L. Eugenio," Philippines, Book Reviews (PDF version) ([dead link]), EF International, Oakland
  3. ^ "Damiana L. Eugenio." About the Author, Philippine Folk Literature Series: Vol. III, The Legends, Philippine Folk Literature, University of the Philippines Press. ISBN 971-542-357-4