Filipino mythology Filipino mythology An Aswang (or Asuwang) is a ghoul in Filipino folklore. The myth of the aswang is popular in the Western Visayan regions such as Capiz, Iloilo and Antique. The trademark or major feature of Aswangs which distinguish them from other Filipino mythological creatures is their propensity to replace stolen cadavers with the trunk of a banana tree carved in the cadaver's likeness. They are also said to like to eat small children. Their favorite body parts are the liver and heart. Other local names, especially in Capiz are tik-tik and wak-wak. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aswang"
Biag ni Lam-Ang(The Life of Lam-Ang) is a pre-Hispanic epic from the Ilocos region and narrates the adventures of the prodigous epic hero, Lam-Ang who exhibits extraordinary powers at an early age. The epic is believed to be the work of poets from various generations and put down into writing by a poet named Pedro Bukaneg in around 1640. ...more on Wikipedia about "Biag ni Lam-Ang"
In Philippine mythology, a diwata or encantada is a mythological figure similar to fairies. They are said to reside in large trees, such as acacia and balete. They are the guardian sprits of nature, bringing blessing or curses upon those who bring benefits or harm to the forests and mountains. One such famous Diwata is Maria Makiling, guardian of the Mount Makiling in Laguna province. ...more on Wikipedia about "Diwata"
Kan-Laon is the name of an ancient Visayan god. During pre- Hispanic times, he was worshiped by the natives as their Supreme Ruler. Kan-Laon means "He Who Is King Of Time". ...more on Wikipedia about "Kan-Laon"
A manananggal is a creature in Filipino folklore. It resembles a Western vampire in being an evil, human devouring monster or witch. The myth of the Manananggal is popular in the Visayan region of the Philippines, especially in the western provinces of Capiz, Iloilo, Antique. There are varying accounts of the features of a manananngal. Like vampires, Visayan folklore creatures, and aswangs, manananggals are also said to abhor garlic. Folklore of similar creatures can be found in the neighbouring nations of Indonesia and Malaysia and the folklore may have originated from there. ...more on Wikipedia about "Manananggal"
In Tagalog mythology, Mayari is the beautiful lunar deity who was the daughter of Bathala, the king of the gods, to a mortal woman. She is the sister of Tala, the goddess of stars and of Hanan , goddess of the morning. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mayari"
Philippine mythology, and folklore are being studied as part of the curriculum of Philippine Psychology, and includes a collection of tales and superstitions about magical creatures and entities. Some Filipinos, even though heavily Westernized and Christianized, still believe in such entities. The prevalence of belief in the figures of Filipino mythology is strong in the provinces. Many common folk attribute psychological problems to these superstitions and considered significant for psychologists in understanding the Filipino psyche. ...more on Wikipedia about "Philippine mythology"
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