There are many strange creatures that I have encountered in my travels, but none more dangerous than the Berbalang. This…
Read More
Philippine Spirits
Your Portal to Philippine Mythology
Burulakaw
The messengers come like the stars. I sit by the well and I wait for them to come. I know…
Read More
Patiyanak
“In the three days before the resurrection, the devil will make his way into the hearts of man. Be careful…
Read More
Tamyaw
They own the land of tooth and green Forever there and yet unseen Trampled underneath the feet Of those that…
Read More
Engkantada – 1
Part 3 of Escape from Trapped in the Engkanto’s Realm “It’s my turn isn’t it?” Cirilo looks at me expectantly.…
Read More
Uac-uac
In the town of Igbahay, there exists a curious creature. In the year of the Lord, 1539, the people of…
Read More
Manlalayog
The air was slick with the smell of bullets and sweat. The soldier didn’t know why he could not reach…
Read More
Dayamdam
“So tell me about your tree,” said the bee to the dayamdam. “Well, it’s the best tree in the world…
Read More
Mambabarang
“Another beetle, I guess that makes ten.” He almost laughs this time, and he would if it didn’t hurt so…
Read More
