Karl – Page 4 – Philippine Spirits

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I write about death a lot. The creatures and gods of the middleworld and underworld don’t … AkopRead more

“Walker of the earth, who are you to come to me?” “Great spirit, I bow to … Tamyaw – 2Read more

The salted vapor runs in my blood. Pangayaw (Sea raids) resonate in my memory. I am … Mameleu – 2Read more

Growing up my lola always said:Eat until you’re satisfied, never full. Looking at the panorama of … Mamam – 2Read more

Case # 31JK3 The police were informed of human remains dumped near the highway at 12 … Manananggal – 2Read more

The woman knew what she was doing. She always knew. Passing on the curse was the … AmeanhigRead more

To be used as a means of grasping food there needs to be qualities that teeth … TingohanRead more

I looked to the sky To see no one there I prayed to the gods of … Biraddali – 2Read more

Is it a curse or a calling? There are two ways one can become a spirit … Gab-anRead more

What catches your imagination? The villain? The tricksters? Or maybe both? One halimaw that lives in … Tikbalang 3Read more