Filipino folklore
Archipelago's traditional tales
Filipino folklore encompasses the traditional beliefs, myths, legends, and oral narratives of the Philippine archipelago.
It includes creatures like the aswang (a shape-shifting vampire), the duwende (dwarf-like spirits), and the tikbalang (horse-headed humanoid), alongside epic tales such as the Biag ni Lam-ang.
The folklore blends indigenous Austronesian beliefs with Spanish Catholic and Islamic influences, varying significantly across the islands' many ethnic groups.
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