Lakan Bakod - God of Abundance

Lakan Bakod is the anito (spirit) associated with abundance and the fruits of the earth in Samal culture. Described in the Boxer Codex manuscript, a carved wooden statue portrays him with gold eyes, teeth, and a gilded phallus, residing in plants used for protective fences around crops. When praying for a good harvest, the community holds banquets in the fields under a constructed canopy. They set up an altar with Lakan Bakod's statue, and during the maganito ceremony, participants form a ring, dance, eat, and make offerings, including eels, believed to be the god's favorite.

The Samal people have various gods created by their ancestors for specific purposes. Lakan Bakod, regarded as the god of the earth's fruits, is invoked through banquets. They construct a canopy and an altar, placing a wooden statue of Lakan Bakod with gold features. During the ceremony, participants, including katalonans (priests), offer food, particularly eels, and libations. They believe that reciting superstitious words will ensure a good and abundant harvest from Lakan Bakod.