The book "Myths of origin among the mountain peoples of the Philippines" by G. Otley Beyer (Henry Otley Beyer) is an important scientific work devoted to the study and analysis of the mythology and legends of the hitherto little-known peoples living in the mountains of the Philippine archipelago. The author examines the historical and cultural aspects of the origin of these peoples through the prism of their myths and legends. The book contains a thorough analysis of the ideas of the mountain peoples about the creation of the world, an explanation of the origin of man, animals and natural phenomena. Thanks to this work, the reader can better understand the uniqueness and complexity of the cultures of these peoples, as well as their connections with nature and the ancient world. "Myths of origin among the mountain peoples of the Philippines" reveals to the reader the richness of the spiritual heritage of these peoples and contributes to the deepening of knowledge about the culture of the Philippine archipelago as a whole.