Gugurang

Gugurang is the god of good fire in Bicol (Philippine) mythology, residing in volcanoes and battling the evil Asuang for control of flames. His thunderous voice and protective fire symbolize purity and power. Gugurang represents the beneficial aspect of fire—warmth, light, and life—while opposing destructive chaos. In myths, he guards sacred fire and punishes evil, embodying the balance between creation and destruction in indigenous Philippine tradition.