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In Philippine mythology, a diwata (derived from Sanskrit devata देवता; encantada in Spanish) is a type of deity or spirit. The term "diwata" has taken on various levels of meaning since its assimilation into the mythology of the pre-colonial Filipinos. It has its origin in the Devata beings from Hinduism and Buddhism.
When the Spanish conquered the Philippines the commonly used meaning of the term reduced from goddess to dryad-like spirit which was considered benevolent or neutral. These spirits were invoked ritually for positive crop growth, health, and fortune; however, they were also considered to be able to incur illness or misfortune if not given proper respect. They were said to reside in large trees, such as acacia and balete and were understood as the guardian spirits of nature, casting blessings or curses upon those who brought benefits or harm to the forests and mountains.
In modern times, the term "diwata" is sometimes loosely used to refer to a generic type of beings much like "elf" or "fairy," or very specific types. It has been noted that the term "diwata" is synonymous to "anito", and that the usage of the word "diwata" is more prevalent in the Southern Philippines, while "anito" takes its place in the Northern areas.
"Diwata" ("Fairy") is a song by Filipino rapper Abra featuring Chito Miranda, frontman of the Filipino rock band Parokya ni Edgar. The single released in early 2014, and the music video was released on December 31, 2014, via YouTube. "Diwata" is the second hit song from Abra after " Gayuma" in 2012.