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Rabot – a ferocious, half-human half-monster that could turn people into rock. He was slain by the Bicolano epic hero Bantong using his bolo. [34] Sarangay: a creature like a minotaur with jewels attached to its ears; Sawa (Tagalog, Ati) – a huge serpent monster. Attempts to swallow the moon. [35]
Kapres are said to dwell in big trees like acacias, mangoes, bamboo, and banyan (known in the Philippines as balete).It is also mostly seen sitting under those trees. The Kapre is said to wear the indigenous Northern Philippine loincloth known as bahag, and according to some, often wears a belt which gives the kapre the ability to be invisible to humans.
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. Not much is known of the film's plot.
The sound of a Wakwak (Yaya) is usually associated with the presence of an Unglu (vampire) or Ungo (ghost or monster). It is also believed that this monster is called "Wakwak" due to the sound it makes when it flaps its wings while flying. [1] This sound is only heard when the Wakwak is hunting and grows softer the closer it becomes.
Aswang is an umbrella term for various shape-shifting evil creatures in Filipino folklore, such as vampires, ghouls, witches, viscera suckers, and transforming human-beast hybrids (usually dogs, cats, pigs).
The Sirena is a mythological sea creature from Filipino culture. Popular in folklore in many regions of the Philippines. In Philippine mythology, the Sirena is a mythological aquatic creature with the head and torso of a human female from waist down and the tail of a fish. [1] The Sirena is an Engkanto –' the Filipino counterpart of English ...
Figures of the Bakunawa's head decorate the hilts of many ancient Filipino swords. These swords that originate in Panay are said to bestow upon the hangaway or mandirigma (sacred warriors) the fearful presence and power of the Bakunawa (or whatever deity/animal they have on their deity hilt) when they wield their swords in combat.
Tikbalang Kung Kabilugan ng Buwan is a child-friendly telling of the Tikbalang mythos – written by Victoria Añonuevo, illustrated by Kora Dandan-Albano and released by Adarna House – intended to familiarize young Filipino audiences with Philippine Mythological creatures. In the story, a Tikbalang becomes lonely for lack of a playmate ...