أكبر 10 وحوش أشد إخافة الفلبينية Top 10 Scariest Filipino Monsters

I mentioned in a comment in 15 Bogeymen
from Around the World that a list could easily be made of just Filipino
monsters and mythological creatures. Time to put my money where my mouth
is (or rather put my fingers where my keyboard is) and submit this
list! Here are, ten of the most scary and unusual monsters in Filipino
mythology.
10Aswang





The aswang is probably the most common of Filipino monsters since
there are so many different kinds. In general, they are shape shifters
who are human by day and then at night turn into a dog, a pig, a bat,
cat, snake… the type of animal depends on the regional lore. They break
into funeral homes and steal recent corpses. They are also known to
enter homes to drink human blood and can turn people into aswang by
tricking the human to bite them in return. The aswang are especially
hungry for human fetus so some of the more superstitious stories include
neighborhoods patrols set up in front of the home of a pregnant woman
to protect her from wandering stray animals in case they are the aswang
in disguise.
9Matruculan





The Matruculan is one of many Filipino creatures who attack pregnant
women. This particular creature first impregnates a virgin before coming
back later to kill the woman and eat the fetus (although some stories
say that both mom and baby are eaten). Some stories claim that the woman
is not a virgin but rather married and already pregnant. To protect the
mother and child, the husband must swing a balisong (pictured above),
or butterfly knife, above the woman’s belly while she is in labor. This
leads one to wonder: which is scarier, an invisible mythological
creature, or the father of your unborn child brandishing a knife above
your abdomen?
8Kapre





These are hairy giants with glowing eyes and a cigar that never burns
out. They can usually be found sitting atop of trees waiting for
nightfall to scare naughty children who are outside of their homes late
at night. The Kapre is a unique Filipino monster because he doesn’t
steal fetuses, eat people or cut them up. The Kapre simply enjoys
scaring children… and I suppose laughing at them for being scared. Some
stories claim they are actually very friendly beings who can grant
wishes if you find their magical white stone. One can assume a Kapre is
nearby when trees sway while there is no breeze or you see faint smoke
from high above, probably from the Kapre‘s cigar..
7Duwende





These are tiny human-like creatures that live underground. There are
two main types of Duwende: the duwende puti who are supposedly kind
creatures who bring about good luck, or the duwende itim who are mean
folk that like to play pranks on humans. They generally keep to
themselves and only interact with humans when their homes are disturbed.
For example, a kindly farmer who takes care of his plot may be rewarded
by the duwende puti with a greater abundance of crops than usual.
However, someone who kicks an anthill on or near the home of a duwendi
itim will be punished with a myriad of ailments from twisted mouth to
swollen testicles. The best way to avoid Duwende of any kind is to say
“Tabi-tabi po” aloud before entering what might be their space.
6Tiyanak





The tiyanak is similar to the Greek mythological siren in that it
lures its prey with its voice. A person hears a baby cry from deep in
the woods and then follows the sound to rescue the baby. Some stories
say the person wanders aimlessly in search for the baby and becomes
hopelessly lost. Other stories claim that the person eventually finds a
baby in the middle of the woods. When it is picked up, the baby then
shape-shifts into a monster with large, sharp teeth. It then eats the
person and transforms back to a baby to await its next victim. With
either version, the story ends with “… and he was never found again.”




5Sigbin





Depending on region and storyteller, the sigbin resembles either a
hornless goat, a reptilian crow, or something vaguely along the lines of
the Chupacabra. What is most common with all accounts is that its head
hangs between its forelegs which are much shorter than its hindlegs.
Whether because of physiology or because it makes the sigbin seem
scarier, it is also known to crabwalk backwards. The sigbin also has a
long whip-like tail that emit’s a foul stench and two grasshopper-like
legs on its neck that enable it to jump far distances. They wander
around at night in search of children to devour but they keep the hearts
to make amulets. Most stories and sightings originate from the Cebu
region. However, although it is some distance away, in 2005 scientists
in Borneo discovered a “cat-fox-like carnivore” with hind legs longer
than forelegs giving it an awkward gait and physical appearance that
somewhat fits many of the descriptions of the sigbin (e.g. long tail,
short forearms, can jump far distances, carnivorous). No conclusive
evidence has been found yet to link the two together. [Image Source]
4Tikbalang





The tikbalang is described as having the head of a horse, the body of
a man and the hooves of a horse where human feet would be. In northern
regions, the tikbalang is considered a nuisance but generally harmless.
They enjoy disorienting weary travelers and making them imagine things
that don’t exist. Travelers can easily stop the pranks by turning their
own shirt inside out and asking the tikbalang to stop bothering them.
The stories of tikbalang from southern regions paint the creature as a
much more sinister monster. He has glowing red eyes, a large cigar and
smells of the stench of burning hair. When angered (and he angers
easily), the tikbalang will stamp you to death. To tame the beast, the
person must pluck the one of three unusually long hairs found in its
mane. After that, the tikbalang is your slave. Folklore states that when
the sun shines through the clouds while it is raining, a pair of
Tikbalang are getting married.
3Kumakatok





In the middle of the night, a knock will sound at the door and
outside are three hooded figures, one a pretty, young woman and two
elderly men. There are no stories of how the group was formed or where
they originated but tales about them have popped up all over the
Philippines and with more frequency around the time of outbreaks. Legend
has it that a visit from them is an omen that someone in the family
will soon die. There are no paintings or hangings that can keep them at
bay. Leaving the door unanswered does not help either. They simply knock
and leave and then someone would still die shortly thereafter.
2The White Lady / Kaperosa




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The White Lady is a specific kind of Multo, or ghost. Most multo tend
to be family members who come back to certain relatives to take care
of unfinished business but the White Lady is unique in that she doesn’t
appear to only her relatives or even to specific people she knew when
alive. Many sightings have reported her in empty buildings, near forests
and on cliffs. However, she is most commonly reported seen along Balete
Drive in Quezon City. She was a young lady who was raped and killed by
two Japanese soldiers during WWII. While there haven’t been stories of
the White Lady being a purposefully malicious being, she has been the
reported as the cause of more than a few car accidents by drivers who
look in their rearview mirror and see a young lady in the backseat
wearing a white dress. Sure, some strange, unknown lady sitting in your
backseat is bad enough but the White Lady is also said to have no face
or a face covered in blood.
1Manananggal





The Manananggal is sometimes considered to be a special breed of the
aswangs. They are sometimes referred to as “Tik-tik” because of the
sound it makes while in flight. To confuse its victims, the tik-tik
sound becomes fainter as she nears. These creatures generally take on
the form of a beautiful woman with large, leathery bat wings. The lower
half of her body takes root to the ground while the upper part detaches
as she flies in search of food. The manananggal has a taste for human
blood and a particular craving for the hearts of human fetuses which it
retrieves with its long, proboscis-like tongue. Like the Western
culture’s vampire, the manananggals hate garlic and salt so hanging
garlic or placing a bowl of salt near the window is the best way to keep
them away. To kill a manananggal, one must find the lower body and
spread salt or ashes on the open wound. That prevents the two halves
from joining and transforming back to human form when daylight breaks.