From root: diwata
Usage Note
Kadiwataan is a poetic or literary term referring to the collective group or the dwelling place of mythical spirits.
Examples
" Parang kadiwataan ang gubat. "
Natural Translation
The forest is like a realm of goddesses.
Literal Translation
Like realm-of-goddesses the forest.
" Ang lugar na iyon ay parang kadiwataan. "
Natural Translation
That place is like a realm of goddesses.
Literal Translation
The place that is like realm-of-goddesses.
" Sa mga lumang epiko, ang kadiwataan ay inilalarawan bilang isang lihim na pook na hindi kayang puntahan ng karaniwang tao. "
Natural Translation
In the old epics, the realm of goddesses is portrayed as a secret place that ordinary people cannot reach.
Literal Translation
In the old epics, the realm-of-goddesses is portrayed as a secret place that not able reached by-the ordinary person.
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