In an earlier time, Kabunian–the supreme deity of the Kalinga–left a drop of water upon an ancient tree he passed on one of his travels. This drop trickled down and with a great force akin to magnetism, attracted nearby brooks and rivulets to form what is now called the Pasil River."Pasil Municipal Profile". NERBAC Cordillera Administrative Region. Retrieved on 2011-12-20.
