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Diwata in Philippine mythology is a gender-neutral umbrella term for gods, goddesses, nature spirits, nymphs and fairies.
Diwata In Bicolano mythology, is an umbrella term for gods, fairies, and celestial beings that descended to Earth. This concept is synchronized with and originates from Hinduism, where, in Sanskrit, it literally means "descent" and "celestial being." It signifies the material appearance or incarnation of a powerful deity, or celestial being or spirit on Earth
Diwata in Buddhism in the Philippines and Taoism is the synchronized term for "Fairy" and "immortal" or "transcendent ." They are humans who have achieved immortality and supernatural abilities through spiritual self-cultivation, alchemy, or devotion. thus transforming into celestial beings
Diwata in South east Asian mythology are old gods and celestial beings
Diwata may also refer to:
- "Diwata" (song), a song by Filipino rapper Abra featuring Chito Miranda
- Diwata-1, a Philippine microsatellite launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 23, 2016
- Diwata-2, a Philippinemicrosatellite launched on October 29, 2018
- Diwata (internet personality) (born 1982), Filipino internet personality
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