Á Bao A Qu is a legendary creature that has been mentioned in several works of fiction. It was first described in Jorge Luis Borges’ 1967 Book of Imaginary Beings. Borges claimed to have found it either in an introduction to the Arabian Nights by Richard Francis Burton or in the book On Malay Witchcraft …
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Aswang is a shape-shifting creature from Philippine mythology that is widely known throughout the country. It is an umbrella term used to describe various evil creatures, such as vampires, ghouls, witches, and transforming human-beast hybrids, usually dogs, cats, or pigs. In Filipino folklore, the aswang is a flesh-eating monster that hunts for human prey at …
Batibat is a vengeful demon in Philippine folklore. It is said to reside in trees and takes the form of an ancient, grotesquely obese, tree-dwelling female spirit. It is believed that when their tree is felled and they are made homeless, they come in contact with humans, especially when their tree is made into a …
Ekek is a supernatural creature that originates from Philippine mythology. It is a bird-like humanoid creature that is known to prey on victims at night. The Ekek is described as a winged-human that hungers for flesh and blood. It is often associated with the Manananggal, another creature from Philippine mythology. According to legend, the Ekek …
Jenglot is a creature of Indonesian folklore and mythology that has been the subject of much fascination and speculation. It is said to be a small, humanoid doll-like creature that has long hair and nails. According to legend, it was first discovered in Pulau Jawa, Indonesia in 1997 and has since been found in other …
Kapre is a mythical creature in Philippine folklore. It is often described as a tall, dark, and hairy creature with a strong body odor. Kapre is also known for smoking a large ganja pipe, which can be smelled from a distance. According to legend, Kapre lives in trees and is a protector of the forest. …
Manananggal is a mythical creature in Philippine folklore that has been passed down through generations. It is a terrifying and powerful creature that can detach its upper body from its lower half and fly at night to feed on human blood. The word “manananggal” comes from the Tagalog word “tanggal,” which means “to remove” or …
Orang minyak, which translates to “oily man” in Malay, is a supernatural creature that is part of Malaysian folklore. According to legend, the Orang minyak is a man coated in shiny black grease who abducts young women by night. The creature has been the subject of numerous stories, movies, and TV shows in Malaysia. The …
Pelesit is a type of familiar spirit in Malay folklore. It is believed to be a cricket or occasionally a grasshopper. The term “pelesit” literally means “buzzer” from the root word “lesit” meaning to buzz or whizz, as an insect does. According to Malay animism, the belief in pelesit traces back to ancient times. It …
Pontianak and Langsuir are mythological creatures that are deeply embedded in the folklore of Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia. The Pontianak is often described as a female vampire ghost who preys on unsuspecting victims, particularly men. It is said to take the form of a pregnant woman who died before giving birth to …