Philippine

mythological
creatures

English 7
Sir jordan oliva
The Tiyanak is a vampiric creature in Philippine mythology that imitates the form of a
child. It usually takes the form of a newborn baby and cries like one in the jungle to
attract unwary travelers. Once it is picked up by the victim, it reverts to its true form and
attacks the victim.
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The tiyanak is also depicted to take malevolent delight in leading
travelers astray,
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or in abducting children.
#umakatok
In the middle of the night, a knock will sound at the door and outside are three hooded
figures, one a pretty, $egend has it that a visit from them is an omen that someone in the
family will soon die. There are no paintings or hangings that can keep them at bay.
$eaving the door unanswered does not help either. They simply knock and leave and then
someone would still die shortly thereafter.young woman and two elderly men.

The Bakunawa is a dragon in Philippine mythology that is often represented as a
gigantic sea serpent. It is believed to be the cause of
eclipses. It appears as a giant sea serpent with a
mouth the si%e of a lake, a red tongue, whiskers, gills,
small wires at its sides, and two sets of wings, one is
large and ash&gray while the other is small and is found
further down its body.
tikbalang
Tikbalang is a creature of Philippine folklore said to lurk in the mountains and forests of
the Philippines. It is generally described as a tall, bony humanoid creature with
disproportionately long limbs, to the point that its knees reach above its head when it
s'uats down.
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It has the head and feet of an animal, most commonly a horse. It is
sometimes believed to be a transformation of an aborted fetus which has been sent to
earth from limbo.
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Duwende / uno
) uno *Duwende+ or uno sa Punso *,Old -an of the -ound,+ is a dwarf&like
creature in Philippine mythology. It is believed to live in an anthill or termite mound,
hence its name, literally .)ncestor/0randparent living in the anthill..The Nuno is
described to be a small old man with a long beard, and differs from a duwende or dwarf
of Philippine folklore.
The duwende is a playful hobgoblin who shows himself to children, while the Nuno is a
goblin easily angered and will do harm to those who damage or disturb his mound.