Meet aswang, tikbalang, and more. Dive into Filipino mythical creatures rooted in vibrant folklore and centuries of local tradition.
Deep in the Philippine forests and at lonely crossroads, travelers may encounter the Tikbalang—a towering creature with the head of a horse, the body of a man, and legs that bend backward at the knees. This trickster spirit leads travelers astray, trapping them in endless loops through the wilderness until dawn breaks or certain rituals […]
In the villages of the Philippines, especially in the Visayas region, families lock their doors at night not just against human intruders but against the Aswang—a category of shape-shifting creatures that represent the Philippines’ most feared monsters. By day they appear as ordinary neighbors; by night they transform into predatory horrors. Types of Aswang The […]
The Philippines Most Feared Monster The Aswang ranks as the most feared creature in Filipino folklore – a shapeshifting monster that preys on pregnant women and children. Unlike many mythological beings confined to remote wilderness, the Aswang lives among humans, appearing as a normal person by day while hunting by night. Daytime Disguise By day, […]
Native to Filipino folklore, the horse-headed Tikbalang leads travelers astray in dense forests, but its true purpose remains mysteriously uncertain.
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