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May appear as old men or women. When in their true form, they have very long, kinky, greasy hair and hair also cover their whole body. Despite their appearance and the fact that they eat humans, the Muwa are civilized and have a culture of their own mostly based on agriculture. It is said that any farmer who fails to invite them during the pre-harvest rite called Pangkuyang would have his crops harvested ahead by the Muwa.
*Note this poem is in Tagalog Dito kung saan kami tumigil Dito kung saan kami magsisimula Ang Muya Ang Bayi-bayi Ang pangalan niya ay Amburukay Itinatago niya ang kaniyang mga…
Where we all pause Here shall we begin The Muwa The Bayi-bayi Her name, Amburukay She hides her kept maidens Hides them in her tower The Muwa The Bayi-bayi Whoever…