Philippine Mythology Flashcards
(19 cards)
spirit of the dead
multo
u should have this sense to see multo
6th sense
shape shifting vampire, feed on human flesh or blood
aswang
the witch, uses spells and rituals to cast on someone
mangkukulam
has a long reputation of being the home of the mangkukulam
island of siquijor
horseman, guardians of the wilderness
tikbalang
giant tree dweller, colossal creature with dark, shiny skin, long fingernails, and a tobacco pipe.
kapre
kapres are mostly found in this type of tree
old acacia trees
the detachable upper-body vampire, often depicted with bat-like wings and a long, prehensile tongue
manananggal
female ghost
white lady
mischievous dwarf, small, gnome-like creatures
duwende
enchanting fairies, known for their beauty and enchanting singing voices
diwata
hairy white ape, disembowels chickens, goats and other small animals.
amomongo
where do amomongos live?
base of mt. kanlaon in negro occidental
mythical beast, resembles a hornless goat
sigbin
when do sigbins come out to suck the blood of the victims?
night
one-eyes giant
bungisngis
demon baby, man-eating earthly creature that preys on human flesh.
tiyanak
swamp creature
berberoka