Aliguyon is the hero of the Ifugao Hudhud, he was invincible in battle, could catch spears in the air, and fought many combats to win his wife Bugan. One episode tells of his duel with Pumbakhayon, a warrior of equal strength from the village of Daligdigan. They fought again for another one and a half years, until a compromise was reached. After sharing some wine, Aliguyon took home Bugan, Pumbakhayon's sister, to marry, while Pumbakhayon married Aliguyon's sister, Aginaya
Bantugan, hero of the Maranaw Darangen, Bantugan was the brother of the chief of Bembaran. He owned a magic sheild, was protected by tonongs or divine spirits, and was capable of rising the dead. Once, Bembaran was attacked because his enemies had heard that he had died.Bantugan's soul was recovered and returned to him in time for him to immediately ride his magic shield and wipe out his enemies. Soon he got tired and fell into the water. A crocodile delivered him into the hands of his enemies. But he regained his strength, commanded a ship which moved without oars,and won the battle.