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The Wak-Wak is a creature from Philippine mythology, often described as a bird-like or bat-like monster that preys on humans at night. Its name comes from the eerie "wak-wak" sound it makes while flapping its wings, and this sound has a deceptive quality—the louder it is, the farther away the Wak-Wak is, and the quieter it becomes, the closer it is to its victim.

Visually, the Wak-Wak is portrayed as having large, sharp talons and wings, resembling either a crow or bat. In some versions, it is depicted as a human-bird hybrid, with a human-like body and bird wings. The creature is feared for its ability to slash its victims with its talons or razor-sharp wings, often said to target the heart of its prey. Some stories say it has the ability to transform into either a vampiric bird or a vampiric human with claws and wings. In its bird form, it resembles a large bat or crow with sharp talons and razor-like wings. When in its human form, the Wak-Wak still retains wings and vicious claws, making it equally deadly.

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The name "Wak-Wak" is derived from the distinct "wak-wak" sound its wings make as it flies through the night. This sound is deceptively misleading—the louder the flapping, the farther away it is, and the quieter it gets, the closer the Wak-Wak is to its victim.

In either form, the Wak-Wak preys on humans, using its sharp talons or claws to attack and slash at its victims, often targeting their hearts. Like other creatures of the night, such as the Manananggal, the Wak-Wak is vampiric in nature, feeding on the blood of its prey. However, unlike the Manananggal, it does not separate its torso from its body when it transforms.

Although similar to other creatures like the Manananggal (which can separate its upper body from lower body from the wasit and grow wings), the Wak-Wak does not have this ability, keeping its body intact as it flies through the night. Some versions of the folklore suggest that the Wak-Wak is either a type of Aswang (a vampiric, shape-shifting creature in Filipino folklore) or even a night bird linked to witches.

Some believe the Wak-Wak is either a shape-shifting Aswang or a night bird connected to witches. Its eerie presence is often associated with danger, and hearing its wings in the dark is a sign that it is searching for victims.

Hearing the Wak-Wak is considered an ominous sign, especially at night, as it signals the presence of danger or supernatural activity. If one hears the faint sound of the Wak-Wak's wings, it could mean the creature is nearby, preparing to strike

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