This book is about truth, however dark and disturbing that might be. Every so often something truly exciting happens in the exploration of Philippine Folklore.
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Category: Books & References
Books, Komiks, and other media about Philippine Mythology.
Drawing Nightmares | Artists of “The Lost Journal”
A mysterious manuscript has surfaced containing the truth about the creatures of Philippine folklore. What does it take to bring readers into the world of
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AGLA will feature Visayan Myths & Pintados Warriors!
There aren’t enough comics that focus on Philippine Mythology. This isn’t an opinion, it’s a fact. So I get super excited when I come across
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British Filmmaker Searches for the ASWANG in New Documentary
Back in 2014 I received a Facebook message from British filmmaker, Matt Everett. He enthusiastically explained how he was making a documentary on the aswang
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The Aswang Phenomenon – A Documentary
In my opinion, The Aswang Phenomenon documentary is by far the most incisive and cerebral approach to the question of the Aswang’s origin. Unlike other
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Origin of the Kapre, the cigar smoking giant from the Philippines
Last October, episode one of a new Philippine Mythology web-series was released online. It traced back the origins and evolution of the TIKBALANG (half-horse/ half-man creature)
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TIKBALANG: The Horse Demon – DOCUMENTARY
It’s Hallowe’en and that means the Philippine media will be releasing top 10 lists of scariest mythical creatures, infographics on where to find them, and
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Arnold Arre’s THE MYTHOLOGY CLASS Headed For Theatres
What’s next, I dunno yet. We’re developing Arnold Arre’s Mythology Class. Maybe starting on the Luna sequel, Goyong. ~ Jerrold Tarog Earlier today I came
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NEW WEB SERIES – Creatures Of Philippine Mythology
Very little is known about the history and evolution of Philippine Mythological Creatures. Most myth studies have been focused on the pantheon of deities which
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THE ASWANG PHENOMENON – Study Aid For Students
It’s that time of year again. Every June/July I get dozens of emails from college and university students asking for assistance with their assignments. THE
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