The term "reliquary" has been employed in literature with a range of nuances, often embodying both material and symbolic significance. In many Filipino popular tales, the reliquary is portrayed as a sought-after object central to quests and royal intrigue, appearing as an item buried under earth or lost by those in power ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10]). Its recovery is often imbued with divine assistance or royal destiny, underscoring its importance as more than a mere container. In contrast, Walter Scott's use of the term in Ivanhoe highlights its ornamental value, presenting it as a delicate accessory adorning a figure with grace ([11]). Similarly, Edgar Allan Poe's mention of a "rich reliquary of lofty contemplation" elevates the word to a symbol of preserved thought and time, merging material beauty with abstract reflection ([12]).