Sumalongson

Kasaraysarayan sa Silgan
God of Rivers and Lakes
Patron god of Tinagong dagat

Sumalongson also called Kasaraysarayan sa Silgan is the embodiment of rivers and lakes and he is believed to once reside in ''Tinagong dagat'' lake in Lambunao, a fresh water lake which contains allsorts of freshwater fishes that the locals of the community depended on for livelihood and food. There was also a legend that in the early days there was a fish which was made of pure gold and would sometimes leave it’s golden scales on the lake floor, was a pet of this river deity and killing or capturing this mythical animal would incur his wrath. The ancient Visayans would offer gifts and foods to this river god for safe passage while travelling his waters, making sure they do not disturb his peace while traversing the waterways. Some believe that it was in his domain that the lunar god Bulan and Sidapa would sometimes meet. That he fancied the two lovers and allowed them to meet in his abode where they are shielded from the eyes of the other divinities.