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Beyibayan
/bɔibayan/
 
prop_n.
the name of a good god, whom some liken to Jesus
Cult. Others in the story are Ilangkan (Mariya), Banlak (Peter), Pamulew (Abraham), Ikwangan (Mary Magdalene), Dimiwata (Joseph). He was a carpenter and sailed around the world.
cf. Agiyu
cf. Tulalang
Eng. god; deity; spirit variety
DDP: Soul, spirit (3.1)
Online dict status: -
Usage level: MN

Updated by: RJH,QDL
Last updated: 15/Jan/2010