Biag ni Lam-ang ("The Life of Lam-ang") is an Ilocano epic believed to have originated in pre-colonial times. It tells the story of Lam-ang's life, from avenging his father's murder to being eaten by the water monster Berkakan, to being reborn and living happily ever after with his love, Ines Kannoyan.
It is an epic called "Biag ni Lam-ang", which means "The Life of Lam-ang" in English. It reflects many of the values and beliefs of the Ilocano people, including loyalty, hard work, and the importance of family.
The moral of the epic is that life is full of trials and problems; one must be strong and accept this reality. Lam-and is a great person because he has a supernatural power that he uses to help other people around him. He does anything to win the heart of the woman he loves.