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Bicolano Pantheon of Deities and Creatures | Philippine Mythology

February 8, 2016 Jordan Clark Bikolano Mythology, Philippine Mythology

The stories of Philippine mythologies include deities, creation stories, mythical creatures, and folk beliefs. These vary among the many indigenous tribes of the Philippines. Some

Overview of the Sugidanon Epic of Panay

In addition to folk stories of mythological creatures, enchanted objects, and natural deities, the Philippines is also home to various traditions of epic poetry. Similar

Visayan Deities in Philippine Mythology

February 6, 2016 Jordan Clark Central Visayas Mythologies & Beliefs, Panay Bukidnon Beliefs, Philippine Mythology, Visayan Mythologies & Beliefs, Western Visayas Mythologies & Beliefs

The stories of Philippine mythologies include deities, creation tales, mythical creatures, and living beliefs. Philippine mythology varies among the many ethnolinguistic groups of the Philippines.

Tagalog Deities in Philippine Mythology

February 5, 2016 Jordan Clark Philippine Mythology, Tagalog Mythology & Folk Beliefs

The stories of ancient Philippine mythology include deities, creation stories, mythical creatures, and beliefs. Ancient Philippine mythology varies among the many indigenous tribes of the

British Filmmaker Searches for the ASWANG in New Documentary

February 3, 2016 Jordan Clark Books & References, Interviews

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

A babaylan healer floats through her village among other ancestral spirits.

ENGKANTO & ANITOS: Could Science Be Close To Proving They’re Real?

January 30, 2016 Jordan Clark Opinion

Engkanto are environmental spirits. They are often associated with the spirits of ancestors in the Philippines. They are also characterized as spirit sorts like sirens,

Three of Enrico's doll creations. AMARANHIG (VISAYAN ZOMBIE) bloodied with guts falling out. MANANANGGAL with a long thin tongue hanging from its mouth, wings are arms spread. PARING PUGOT which is represented as a priest holding his severed head.

In California, toys are transforming into creatures…

January 28, 2016 Jordan Clark Interviews

The Aswang Project presents Creatures Of Darkness An Interview with Enrico delos Reyes In Southern California, toys are transforming into the Creatures of Philippine Mythology. Not because of

Sculpture of a haggard mangkukulam witch in her abode. She is placing large needles into a voodoo doll.

Maladies Cured by Philippine Folk Magic

January 20, 2016 Charity Beyer-Bagatsing Opinion, Shamans & Healers

Filipinos of long ago believed that many conditions that plagued them were caused by invisible sprites, flying cannibals, or a bitter vengeful soul. Here are

Illustration of a woman with large black wings spread behind her.

The Aswang Phenomenon – A Documentary

January 20, 2016 Pers Books & References

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

A sculpture of the serpentine moon eating dragon swimming under the sea.

PHILIPPINES: The Monster Islands

January 20, 2016 Daniel De Guzman Creatures & Spirits, Opinion

The golden era of the 80’s was always remembered with the coming of the age of monsters. Thanks to the keen and creative thinkers from