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6 Guidelines for Becoming a Filipino Shaman

December 4, 2016 Daniel De Guzman Opinion, Shamans & Healers

What if, one day, an Anito from the sky world delivered a message claiming that you are one of the chosen to become a part

SANTELMO: Rekindling Philippine Mythology

December 3, 2016 Jordan Clark Creatures & Spirits

Last week on The Aswang Project’s Facebook page, I launched a contest to give away two copies of the Maximo Ramos book “The Creatures of Philippine

PUGOT: Evolution of the Headless Filipino Ghoul

November 20, 2016 Jordan Clark Creatures & Spirits, Ilokano Mythology & Beliefs

Among the Ilocanos and Pampangos, the Pugot was a nocturnal spirit, usually in the form of a gigantic negro figure, terrifying, but not particularly harmful.

Illustration of a dwarf-like being, long beard, and plain earth toned clothing. He sits on a mound of dirt.

Nuno sa Punso: The Mound Dweller

November 12, 2016 John Patrick Ogalesco Creatures & Spirits, Tagalog Mythology & Folk Beliefs

Have you ever wondered why children are often reminded by their parents and older relatives to say “tabi tabi po” whenever they walk near anthills

The head of a giant is seen with a huge grin, tusks instead of incisors, and one eye is set above where a nose should be.

BUNGISNGIS: Origin of the Philippine Cyclops

November 8, 2016 Jordan Clark Creatures & Spirits, Tagalog Mythology & Folk Beliefs

A Cyclops, in Greek mythology and later Roman mythology, was a member of a primordial race of giants, each with a single eye in the

The cyclopean head of a giant is peeking over the top of a large mountain range.

CYCLOPEAN GIANTS: Ang-ngalo and Aran, the Creators | Ilocos, Philippines

November 6, 2016 Jordan Clark Ilokano Mythology & Beliefs

With the possible exception of Lam-ang and Kannoyan, hero and heroine or the Ilocano epic, perhaps there are no more famous characters in Ilocano saga

Giant Lore in the Philippines: The Good, The Bad and the Gods

November 5, 2016 Daniel De Guzman Creatures & Spirits

They are among the characters you stumble upon in legends and fairy tales. They come in all forms such as the villain or the comedic

Yvette Tan: on Writing, Mythical Creatures & “All The Birds”

October 29, 2016 Jordan Clark Books & References, Interviews

Let’s get this out of the way right off the bat. I’m a huge fan of Yvette Tan‘s horror & suspense stories. Shortly after I

Half the face of a Lumad girl in beautiful traditional wear is shown on the right, while the left side is blurred through depth of field.

PHILIPPINES: More People Practice Indigenous Religions Today, than in 1521. However…

October 22, 2016 Jordan Clark Opinion

I’ve always wondered approximately how many people lived in the area that became the Philippines when the Spanish arrived. The more people and regions that

The Aswang Project Interview | kalipay-and-the-tiniest-tiktik

TIKTIK + Children’s Book = Awesomeness | SARI SARI Storybooks Q&A

October 18, 2016 Jordan Clark Books & References, Interviews

What’s just as awesome as the new series of children’s books that promotes language renewal by targeting young speakers of Ivatan, Cebuano, Chavacano, Waray, Ayta, and Meranaw? Answer: One