Magindara |
MAGINDARA - Beautiful but vicious mermaids with colorful scales. Eats human flesh but is poisoned by children and virgins blood. Said to have been very vicous but when the lunar deity Bulan descended some of them became tame.these fierce siren of the sea, half woman, half fish with sharp fins and multicolored scales. It swam the deep seas or hid in cliffs and rocky shores. It would hide behind crags and rocks near the shorelines when summoned by evil spirits and waited for unsuspecting victims which it would drown in the deep sea.
BAKUNAWA - titanic fish-dragon that causes the eclipse. Some stories tell she was once a beautiful Naga with a turtle as a twin. Bakunawa was said to be the most beautiful Naga under the sea, and she became a goddess and the gatekeeper to the underworld. One night the comely god of the moon descended and all the creatures were in awe with the luminosity and androgynous beauty of the moon god and Bakunawa too was smitten. Each time the lunar god would descend to swim in the waters of Ibalong he would play with the mermaids and Buwaya and never noticed Bakunawa, Bakunawa thinking the god Bulan purposely ignores her vowed to claim Bulan as her own. She transformed herself into a fish-dragon that could rise up and devour the moon. The other gods were angered by Bakunawa's brazen action and punished her trapping her into her monstrous form.
KATAMBAY - guardian spirit that protects men in time of need. Semidivine being that is said to aid men when they pray to the gods and to him for help. Depicted as a tall muscular man with long black hair wearing a ''pudong'' (crown or headband or diadem depending on the stories) and clad in gold. He acts like a ''guardian angel'' againts evil.
Tawong Lipod |
TAWONG LIPOD -The Tawong Lipod comprises female spirits associated with the winds and clouds. Among them, certain entities underwent transformations, becoming water nymphs as well as malevolent spirits and dark shadows. This metamorphosis occurred when the deity Bulan inadvertently left some of these spirits behind during his ascent from Ibalong back to the heavens. Spirits of the air and clouds, depicted as lovely youths female spirits Predominantly known as the handmaidens and surfs of the celestial god Bulan. The tawong Lipod would always be the lunar god's entourage when he comes down to bath and swim in the waters of Ibalong. In Bicolano myths, they were the ones that convinced the moon goddess and god Haliya and Bulan to come down from the heavens and bathe in the waters of Ibalong.
NAGINED, MAGKABURAK, and ARAPAYAN |
Sarimaw - the sarimaw in Bicol mythology is a formidable creature, the warriors of Ibalong united to confront and drive away the giant Sarimaw, directing it to Mount Kulasi. Sarimao, described as avenging monsters, were known for their brutal fierceness and pursuit of evildoers. Led by Handyong, the Sarimao were ultimately exiled to Mount Kulasi as a consequence of their destructive actions against those with hidden guilt, unable to face justice. Sarimaw is depicted as a beast resembling a mixture of a lion and boar with horns.
Sarimaw |
PATING NA PAKPAKAN (TIBURONG)– A flying shark with razor-sharp teeth that circles prey from the air, tamed by the warrior-hero Handyong in the Ibalon Epic.
Aswang |
Asuang |
ANGONGOLOOD - looks like a Kabalang (gorilla), it inhabited the swamps and riverbanks. It was a hairy, ugly homanoid that waited for fishermen and boaters at the mouth of rivers. It surprised its victim by hugging it and turning its prey into a tree.
Duwende |
BONḠAN |
SIGBEN - In Philippine folklore, the Sigbin or Sigben is a monster who appears at night to suck the blood of victims from their shadows. It resembles a hornless goat, but has very huge ears that can be clapped like hands and a long, flexible tail that may be used as a whip. In other accounts, it walks backwards because its feet are facing the opposite way.
BONḠAN – Demonic dwarves and malignant spirits of the early Bicolanos.
BONGGO - the most feared minister of Aswang. It has sunken eyes that flashed fire. It was a ferocious, large, muscular black humanoid. It has long, black hair, ugly hairy face and with sharp claws. It was vengeful and utterly cruel.
BONGO |
BONGO - Bonggo, the dreaded minister of the deity Aswang, instilled fear with its fiery, sunken eyes. This formidable being was a massive, muscular black humanoid, adorned with long, black hair and a repulsively hairy face. Armed with razor-sharp claws, Bonggo embodied ferocity and cruelty, displaying vengeful tendencies that struck terror into the hearts of those who encountered it.
BONGGO – Bonggo is a humanoid monster with eyes that emit fire, capable of burning everything in its sight. It avoids crossing rivers since contact with water extinguishes its fiery gaze, leading to its demise. Bonggo is often in search of its wife, the aswang, who left it, and its victims are primarily women.
BONGO |
BONGGO – Bonggo is a humanoid monster with eyes that emit fire, capable of burning everything in its sight. It avoids crossing rivers since contact with water extinguishes its fiery gaze, leading to its demise. Bonggo is often in search of its wife, the aswang, who left it, and its victims are primarily women.
SANTELMO - In Philippine mythology, particularly in Tagalog and Visayan folklore, Santelmo (or Santilmo) is a ball off fire believed to be the spirit of a person who has passed away near a river, lake, ocean, or during heavy rains. This departed soul manifests itself as a glowing ball of fire. Some legends suggest that Santelmo seeks revenge on those who may have wronged the person in life, while others believe the spirit is simply searching for peace. In Bicol they have a similar entity called Lucab
SANTELMO |
LUKAB - In Bicolano mythology, Lucab or Lukab is a blue ball of fire similar to Santelmo. Unlike Santelmo, LUCAB is often described as a blue-colored flame or a chilling, ghostly fire. This mystical phenomenon appears as a ball of fire in fields and swamps, particularly near bodies of water. LUCAB is known to bounce and float away,
LUKAB - In Bicolano folklore, Lukab or Lucab is a blue ball of fire, resembling Santelmo. However, Lucab stands out as it is often depicted with a blue-colored flame, giving off an eerie and ghostly glow. This mysterious occurrence takes the form of a floating ball of fire found in fields and swamps, especially near bodies of water. Lucab is known to bounce and drift away.
BORINGKANTADA – A beautiful woman guarding a treasure, the boringkantada possesses enchanting beauty and a melodious voice. It becomes vicious and deadly when it perceives a threat to its riches, draining the blood of anyone who approaches.
BUGSOK – Bugsok, a black fairy, moves with feet up and hands down, burying objects into people, causing severe illness.
EK-EK - Ek-ek or Ekek in ancient Bicol mythology, Ekek are depicted as black birds with the extraordinary ability to manipulate their voices, allowing them to speak in the voices of humans.
Ek-EK - Philippine mythology, Ekek, also referred to as Ek Ek, manifest as avian-human entities. These winged beings engage in nocturnal pursuits, seeking out victims under the shroud of night. Driven by an unrelenting appetite, they crave the sustenance of flesh and blood. Rooted in the antiquity of Bicol mythology, these entities are characterized as ebony-feathered birds endowed with the uncanny ability to manipulate their vocalizations, proficiently mimicking the voices of humans.
DIDIT – Didit, an earth cricket, chirps at night, symbolizing the death of a relative.
KADU-KADU – A small creature with pointed ears, Kadu-kadu possesses a larger upper body than the lower part.
KIKIK - Black birds that talk like humans
KIKIK – The kikik, believed to be an aswang's emissary, produces distinct sounds, indicating the presence of an aswang. Some perceive it as a large owl or a bat with exceptional vision.
KUDO-KUDO – Kudo-kudo, an unseen creature accompanied by mosquitoes, frequents kitchens, consuming salt. It dwells in dark, damp spaces and can harm people when hurt.
KURAKPAO – An untidy creature with thick, disheveled hair and big, piercing eyes, Kurakpao carries a bat-shaped piece of wood and is ready to attack.
LAKI - Half-man halg-goat creatures in bicol mytholgy
LAQUI – A frightening creature resembling a goat with a man's face, Laqui appears at night, startling people with its voice.
LAYUG/LAYAP – Layug or Layap can transform into a flying or disappearing creature at will.
MAMBABARANG – A witch who inflicts harm using insects and spirits, Mambabarangs use black magic to torment and eventually kill victims by infesting their bodies.
MAMBABARANG - A witch that uses inscets as it's weapon and magic
MANANGILAW or MANANG HILAW – Hairy humanoid giants residing in mountains and caves of Bicol, described with big feet, covered in black hair, and using vines to catch fish.
MANONOPSOP – A witch with a long, sucking tongue that extends meters, Manonopsop drains the blood of sleeping victims, especially pregnant women.
ONGLO - Hairy creature resembling an urangutan ´
ONGLO – A small, hairy creature causing itching when touched. Onglo, with a man's upper body and horse's lower body, feeds on sun-dried food.
PANTIYANAK – The spirit of an aborted baby, the Pantiyanak seeks revenge on its mother. In its true form, it devours humans rapidly, resembling an old man with sharp, protruding teeth.
PANTIAYNAK - demon babies with sharp teeth
PONGO – An ape-like creature resembling an orangutan but larger.
POPO - A tall, thin creature with a tail, Popo is a frightful presence that echoes pig-like snorts. It's believed that its eyes have the power to induce pain and death. Popo feeds on the energy of both humans and animals, solidifying its status as one of the chilling beings under the deity Asuang
POPO - Tall and slender with a tail, a scary creature that snorts like a pig and is said his eyes could cause pain and even kill. He drains human and animals of their energy.
POPO – A tall, slender creature with a pig-like snort, Popo drains energy from humans and animals using its eyes.
TAGO-NGIRIT – A creature half-hidden behind trees, Tago-ngirit wears a big smile, feared by children playing hide and seek.
ASOG - effeminate priests of evil spirits who dressed and acted like a Balyana. They wore a lambong (shorts) and all kinds of trinkets and wiggled provocatively during the Hidhid and other rituals for Aswang. They colored his face, lets his hair grow long and wore large earings. When they sang the Horasa for the dying they sang with the voice of a woman.
WAKWAK - The Wakwak is a type of Aswang in Philippine myths and folklore, often depicted as a vampiric, bird-like creature in Philippine mythology. According to the folklore, the Wakwak is said to snatch humans at night using its sharp claws or talons to open their flesh (the term "wak-wak" in Tagalog language means to cut open the flesh). The creature is typically portrayed with sharp claws, slender features, and small bird or bat wings that allow it to take flight, similar to the manananggal and the Ekek, in rural areas of the Philippines.
WAKWAK |
WAKWAK – Birds and pets of the aswang,, Wak-wak announce the coming of their master at night.
wak-wak |
TINGOHAN – A creature with big, sharp teeth that stays in the dark, causing fear among children playing hide and seek at night.
TUPONG-TUPONG – A humanoid creature capable of stretching its body to varying heights.was an ugly hominoid that could be as tall as a tree when it chanced to stand beside one or as short and puffed up when beside a child or any short object. It could hide anywhere and took the height and size of whatever object or structure it chooses. It was the bogey plastic creature of the ancient Bikol world.
UNGMANAN – An unseen dweller of nature, Ungmanan causes sickness to those disrespecting nature, requiring healing rituals.
LAQUI - is a type of Asuang that are once Yasaw who have tasted human blood. The once playful pranksters will become flesh eating monsters once they taste human blood. Ugly with lower part of their body like that ofa bipedal goat
YASAW - Yasaw, mischievous creatures Resembling dark-skinned small children, the Yasaw are known for their playful nature and love for pranks. Despite their mischief, they do not harm humans but rather aim to create fear and amusement. In Bicol mythology it is a creature favoired by Asuang. A misunderstanding between Gugurang and a Yasaw leads to divine retribution and intensifies Asuang's anger. The Yasaw's playful pranks unravel within the mythical realm of Ibalong, showcasing their distinctive role in the pre-colonial folklore of Bicol.
LAKI - A Laki is a creature with an upper body that resembles that of a human. It boasts a well-defined chest, muscular arms, and a human-like, albeit ugly, face. The lower body of the Laki is distinctly goat-like, characterized by hooved legs and a fur-covered hindquarter
LAQUI - is a type of Asuang that are once Yasaw who have tasted human blood. The once playful pranksters will become flesh eating monsters once they taste human blood.
LAKI - a monster that Yasaw would turn into, when punished by Aswang for its lazyness in scaring people. It has hooves and skin like those of a goat and the ugly face of a human being. It appeared at night and surprised night travelers with its shrill, piercing sound, but it was incapable of killing people.
– A humanoid creature with pig penis, Tambaluslos chases people in the woods, finding hilarity in victims who wear clothes upside-down.was an awkward, wrinkled, black creature, it had long, thin legs, hooves and big joints. It had a mane like that of a horse that went down from the head to buttocks. Its wide protruding lips covered its face when it laughed. It got its name from the huge, wrinkled penis and loose-bagged testicles which dangled to the ground.
TAMBALOSLOS - The Tambalulos or tambaloslos is a creature in Bicolano myths and lore. It is the ugly embodiment of man's lust. It is said to be dark, ugly and scary with big mouth and lips, and a huge penis. Stories say that the tambaloslos waits for his victims, or sometimes makes people loose their way so he could trap them. Once trapped the tambaloslos would do perverse things with his vicitm. Raping it until he is satisfied. According Bicolano lore, the tambaloslos raped all things that got lost in its forest, men, women and even chicken and pigs, Gugurang angered by the perverse ways of tambaloslos cursed him that his balls and penis would grow big so that it could not fit into any hole. But the punishement did not stop the tambaloslos, scary tales still linger that it waits for its vicitms in dark parts of the forests Tambaloslos - Tambalulos, a creature entrenched in Bicolano myths, embodies the unsavory aspects of human lust. Described as dark, ugly, and fearsome, with a large mouth, lips, and an imposing physique, this entity is said to lurk in the shadows. Stories tell of the Tambaloslos patiently awaiting victims or leading wanderers astray to ensnare them. Once trapped, it engages in perverse acts, subjecting its victims to violation until its desires are satisfied. According to Bicolano lore, the Tambaloslos, dwelling in the forest, preyed on lost souls—men, women, and even animals like chickens and pigs. Gugurang, appalled by its perverse ways, invoked a curse causing the creature's genitalia to grotesquely enlarge, preventing it from fitting into any opening. Despite this punishment, chilling tales persist, suggesting that the Tambaloslos still haunts the dark recesses of the forests, patiently waiting for unsuspecting victims.
REMINDER
The orally transmitted mythology of the Philippines is intended for sharing and understanding, not for appropriation, commercial exploitation, or the promotion of foreigners and foreign products. It is a dynamic narrative tradition that evolves over time, distinct from the standardized mythologies found in Western and European cultures. Unlike these established mythologies, the Philippine government has not mandated standardized versions of stories and legends.
Orally transmitted stories undergo variations and evolve over time, resulting in numerous different versions. There are many different version told by Filipinos,and retold by Filipinos.
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