Structural and Thematic Navigation of Legends: Unveiling Narrative Patterns and Cultural Themes

Michael Estremera; Razel Mingoy

Structural and Thematic Navigation of Legends: Unveiling Narrative Patterns and Cultural Themes

Abstract

Legends passed down over generations are cultural artifacts showing the social structures, beliefs, and traditions of a local community. This paper explores the narrative patterns and thematic elements of the legends from the 24 barangays of Baleno, Masbate, emphasizing their role in the preservation and reflection of community identity. A qualitative study design on narration, specifically narrative research method, assesses gathered stories through systematic analysis of recurring patterns and themes. The discovered patterns imply significant cultural and ethnic implications such as miscommunication of locals with colonizers; making descriptions of observable natural properties; and supernatural or paranormal situations occurred that shape their naming style considerably. Key to the legends are themes related to respect for nature, cultural resilience, spiritual beliefs, and the impact of historical events. Some of the essential narratives highlighted by the study is the preservation of cultural heritage, cultivation of pride among communities by ensuring that they find a place within the educational curricula as means to foster awareness and appreciation of native culture. Pedagogically, this study illuminates the fact that making the classroom as a more holistic, engaging, and culturally relevant place is essential across all EFL classrooms.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology, Ethics and Review Board

Project Number

n/a

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was not sought for the present study because our institution is yet to establish an Ethics and Review Committee.

Thanks

Authors are grateful to the participants and affiliate institution,

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

British and Irish Language, Literature and Culture

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Michael Estremera ^*
0000-0002-4084-7391
Philippines

Razel Mingoy
0009-0008-6474-4742
Philippines

Early Pub Date

June 10, 2026

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-

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October 3, 2025

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March 30, 2026

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Estremera, M., & Mingoy, R. (2026). Structural and Thematic Navigation of Legends: Unveiling Narrative Patterns and Cultural Themes. Eurasian Journal of English Language and Literature, Advanced Online Publication. https://izlik.org/JA35BG64WM

AMA

1.Estremera M, Mingoy R. Structural and Thematic Navigation of Legends: Unveiling Narrative Patterns and Cultural Themes. EJELL. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication). https://izlik.org/JA35BG64WM

Chicago

Estremera, Michael, and Razel Mingoy. 2026. “Structural and Thematic Navigation of Legends: Unveiling Narrative Patterns and Cultural Themes”. Eurasian Journal of English Language and Literature, no. Advanced Online Publication. https://izlik.org/JA35BG64WM.

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Estremera M, Mingoy R (June 1, 2026) Structural and Thematic Navigation of Legends: Unveiling Narrative Patterns and Cultural Themes. Eurasian Journal of English Language and Literature Advanced Online Publication

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[1]M. Estremera and R. Mingoy, “Structural and Thematic Navigation of Legends: Unveiling Narrative Patterns and Cultural Themes”, EJELL, no. Advanced Online Publication, June 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA35BG64WM

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Estremera, Michael - Mingoy, Razel. “Structural and Thematic Navigation of Legends: Unveiling Narrative Patterns and Cultural Themes”. Eurasian Journal of English Language and Literature. Advanced Online Publication (June 1, 2026). https://izlik.org/JA35BG64WM.

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Estremera, Michael, and Razel Mingoy. “Structural and Thematic Navigation of Legends: Unveiling Narrative Patterns and Cultural Themes”. Eurasian Journal of English Language and Literature, no. Advanced Online Publication, June 2026, https://izlik.org/JA35BG64WM.

Vancouver

1.Michael Estremera, Razel Mingoy. Structural and Thematic Navigation of Legends: Unveiling Narrative Patterns and Cultural Themes. EJELL [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 1;(Advanced Online Publication). Available from: https://izlik.org/JA35BG64WM