Category: Opinion

One of the most controversial, interesting, and popular subjects here at The Aswang Project is the discussion on articles about gender – particularly the role of trans

Ancient scripts are not only a means of preserving the history and culture of a nation; the script itself boasts a fundamental reflection of the

This article was originally an exploration to try and find evidence in support of the moon deities Libulan (Visayan) and Bulan (Bicolano) being the “Patron

Birds and serpents have always been a common motif in mythological tales. Often, they are connected with spirituality as they represent deities and other supernatural

Ifugao – ‘Linnawa’ The soul (linnawa) of a child floats around in the heavens, awaiting its entry into the human world. During sexual intercourse the

When Mythology and Folklore comes to mind, we often think of characters displaying unparalleled might and magic such as heroes, gods/goddesses and monsters. However, there

Psychopomp is a word that is derived from Greek psukhe ‘soul’, pompe ‘procession’ and pempein ‘send’. In world mythologies they are described as guides for

Most great folk tales in the Philippines include the storyteller mentioning the infamous tree known as the Balete (Ficus Indica), which is consistently associated with both