Story Time
4 years ago
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A glimpse into the familiar but not so familiar scene of Filipino folklore.
(from left to right)
Tiyanak - a vampiric creature in Philippine mythology that takes on the form of a toddler or baby.
Tikbalang - it lurks in the mountains and forests of the Philippines. It is a tall, bony humanoid creature with the head and hooves of a horse and disproportionately long limbs.
Sirena - a mythological sea creature from Filipino culture. Sirenas are portrayed as vicious mermaids.
Kapre - a tree giant, it is described as being a tall, big, black, terrifying, hairy, muscular creature.
Mananangal - also vampiric creatures capable of severing its upper torso and sprouting huge bat-like wings to fly into the night in search of its victims.
Diwata - similar to fairies or nymphs, they are known for being astoundingly beautiful, ageless and for having blemish-free and fair colored skin.
Duwende - They are little creatures who provide good fortune or foretell an ominous fate to people.
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