folklore

Doll's Folklore Alternative : ドールズ フォークロア ; Doll extermination to begin on an unlucky day Author(s) : Karasuma Tasuku Status : Completed Genres : Action - Adventure - Comedy - Fantasy - School life - Shounen - Supernatural Description : From MangaHelpers: The sole survivor and...

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Ang Bungisngis ay sinasabing higanteng lalaki na isa lamang ang mata, may malalaking ngipin at may dalawang malalaking pangil. Ang kanyang pangalan ay hango sa salitang ‘ngisi’ dahil palagi siyang ngumingisi at tumatawa. Ang makapal at nakausli niyang pang-itaas na labi ay sinasabing sobrang...

Although he is depicted as evil in most Greek myths and fables, he is much more than just a merciless god of the underworld. Here are 10 facts about Hades. 1. Hades isn’t actually evil He is actually altruistic and passive, bringing balance to the human world. He’s only harsh when souls try to...

Dragons are one the world’s most popular mythological creatures. They are represented in cultures all over the world in places like China, Europe and right here in the Americas! They’re popular in books, films, and TV. At Surprise Ride, we think even something as fun as dragons can be a...

A group a vampires has variously been called a clutch, brood, coven, pack, or a clan. Probably the most famous vampire of all time, Count Dracula, quoted Deuteronomy 12:23: “The blood is the life.” The Muppet vampire, Count von Count from Sesame Street, is based on actual vampire myth. One way...

Werewolves have been part of legends and storytelling for centuries. These giant mythological beasts’ craving for raw flesh are one of the most striking features of this popular horror character. But where did this concept of the supernatural wolf-like creature come from? How could you become a...

The terrifying Aswang is the most feared creature of Philippine folklore—and with good reason. Stalking its prey in the small, rural towns of the Philippines, this deadly monster nocturnally hunts for a meal of human flesh and blood. What is an Aswang? The Aswang (æ·swang) is a flesh-eating...

Distinct from ordinary cannibals, aswang refers to men and women who feed on the blood, flesh, and life force of people through supernatural means. Most appear as normal persons by day but at night they turn into terrifying creatures. Some don’t attack people but prefer to s†éál and eat corpses...

According to Waray and Western Visayan folklore, the amalanhig or maranhig (a.k.a. amamanhig, amaranhit) are flightless aswang that came back to life after death. They rise from their grave after failing to pass their power to a relative. Upon rising from the grave, these amalanhig lurk in the...

The original mangkukulam of Philippine folklore were sorcerers who inflicted harm in a rather disgusting way and did it only once or three times a month, especially during rainy nights. The procedure involved the mangkukulam creeping under the house of the intended victim at night and wallowing...

Werewolves, persons who turn into wolves are the stuff of legend in Europe and in North America. First used before the 12th century the word werewolf is a combination of the two Old English words “wer”, meaning “man” and “wulf” which means “wolf”. Tales of persons turning into wolves, especially...

Another self-segmenter related to the manananggal could be found in Kapampangan folklore. The Magkukutud had the appearance of your classic manananggal but this one was said to lay eggs. Yes, eggs! It laid eggs in a secluded area and just left them there. Those who found the eggs were shocked to...

The fetus-eaters are aswangs or creatures in Philippine folklore that specialize not only in extracting and devouring a person’s internal organs but also in drawing out or feeding on a yet to be born child from inside a mother’s womb. They are the principal suspects for strange noises or...