The Aswang: The Filipino Shape-shifting Monsters
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 Published On Apr 30, 2023

In Filipino folklore & mythology, The Aswang is a term used to describe a group of evil, shape-shifting monsters that come out at night to attack humans. These supernatural creatures usually fall under five main categories: vampires, ghouls, witches, viscera-suckers and human-beast hybrids.

In this video we will look at the most popular and terrifying Aswangs in Filipino myths, folktales and urban legends.

Chapters:
00:00 what is "Aswang"?
00:35 Manananggal
02:20 balbal
02:56 berbalang
03:15 Tiyanak
03:52 Sigbin
04:27 Filipino witches &wizards
05:00 Human-beast hybrids

In the next video we will talk about the Engkantos, the magical beings of Philippines mythology.
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