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 ASWANG PHENOMENON Documentary is used throughout the Philippines in Sociology, History, and Anthropology classes.  For this reason, I made the film available for free on YouTube.  Unfortunately, the notoriously slow internet speeds throughout the country has made viewing it a challenge.  The constant need to stop and start while making notes causes some fairly long buffering wait times – especially when accessing public wifi.  So last September I uploaded the film in 5 parts and put chapters in the description section.  Below that, I have added other articles we have published on the topic.

Part 1: THE ASWANG PHENOMENON
Introduction to the aswang 0:05
History of the Philippines 6:07
Aswang in Philippine culture 8:16

Part 2: THE ASWANG PHENOMENON
Dr. Maximo Ramos Classifications 0:22
meaning of ‘aswang’ 2:34
Asuang and Gugurang 3:10
Witch Classification (Babaylan) 7:14
Juan de Plasencia’s classification of witches 9:08

Part 3: THE ASWANG PHENOMENON
The Catholic influence 0:04
Werewolf Classification 1:44
The Vampire Classification 6:40
How to become/ ward off an aswang 10:40

Part 4: THE ASWANG PHENOMENON
The Viscera Sucker 0:06
Manananggal 4:26
The Ghoul 6:59
Capiz and the aswang 8:41

Part 5: THE ASWANG PHENOMENON
X-Linked Dystonia Parkinsonism 0:05
Why the aswang exists in today’s Philippine society 6:57
Examples of Social Control/ Political aswang 10:25
Summary 13:29
Credits 18:21

*NOTE* – Students sending me emails saying “Good Day Sir, I am wondering if you can tell me how the aswang has affected society.”…..I’m on to you.  You’ll only get a link to the documentary from me 😉

Other Articles

Teniente Gimo, Aswang: Crippling Superstition or Brilliant Tactic?

From Babaylan to Aswang: A Collective Deception

Aswang Lore: Transferring the Black Chick

Aswang Urban Legends: Maria Labo and Teniente Gimo

45 News Reports about the ASWANG since 2001

The ASWANG and its Cultural Globalization

PSYWAR in the Philippines | ASWANG of the CIA

The truth about the ASWANG in Capiz

THE ASWANG PHENOMENON 5 Part YouTube Playlist.

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