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(July 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The following is a list of gods , goddesses , deities , and many other divine, semi-divine, and important figures from classical Philippine mythology and indigenous Philippine folk religions collectively referred to as Anito , whose expansive stories span from a hundred years ago to ...
In one myth, Bakunawa swallowed most of the moons in anger because her sister, an ancient sea turtle, was killed by humans. [46] Another myth states that Bakunawa fell in love with a village girl and swallowed the moon in anger because the village chief burned the girl's house. [46] Batak crab (Batak) – a titanic crab.
Like most myths (or religions) in the world, the concept of realms focuses on Earth, heaven, and hell. These concepts are present in Philippine myth. The Philippine concept of heaven may locate it in the underworld, while hell may be located in the skyworld. These differences stem from cultural diffusion and cultural parallelism. Examples: [60]
Bernardo Carpio is a legendary figure in Philippine mythology who is said to be the cause of earthquakes. There are numerous versions of this tale. Some versions say Bernardo Carpio is a giant, as supported by the enormous footsteps he has reputedly left behind in the mountains of Montalban.
Tikbalang: The Horse Demon was the first episode of the 2015 Creatures Of Philippine Mythology documentary web series produced by The Aswang Project and High Banks Entertainment Ltd. It traces back the origin of the Tikbalang's image to India, circa 2000BCE, and follows its evolution to the modern-day. [9]
Pages in category "Philippine legendary creatures" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. ... This page was last edited on 1 May 2024, at 00:44 ...
The tiyanak (also tianak or tianac [1] Tagalog:) is a vampiric creature in Philippine mythology that takes on the form of a toddler or baby. Although there are various types, it typically takes the form of a newborn baby and cries in the jungle to attract unwary travelers.
(June 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Manananggal (1927), directed by José Nepomuceno , was the first ever Filipino horror movie. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] It is a silent movie starring Mary Walter portraying the manananggal in its current form, having the upper torso detach.