I have been reading a lot of aswang stories these past few weeks, well, that’s my way of spending time at home since I left
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The Aswang Complex in Philippine Folklore
“What’s an aswang?” once asked Wayland D. Hand, fascinated by the conflicting traits glimpsed through the scattered material about this mythical being. I rashly volunteered
Read moreTHE ASWANG PHENOMENON – Study Aid For Students
It’s that time of year again. Every June/July I get dozens of emails from college and university students asking for assistance with their assignments. THE
Read moreJordan Clark and The Aswang Project
Why did a Canadian make an aswang documentary and create The Aswang Project? The simple answer is because nobody else did. Also, Philippine Mythology is
Read moreThe ASWANG and its Cultural Globalization
The Internet has been the key driver for globalization in recent years. Not only can jobs be outsourced through the internet, but it is the
Read moreASWANG FESTIVAL in Roxas City, Capiz | What Happened?
In 2004, a group of young professionals in Roxas City, Capiz formed Dugo Capiznon Inc. It’s goal was to promote Capiz as a tourist destination
Read morePSYWAR in the Philippines | ASWANG of the CIA
“To the superstitious, the Huk battleground was a haunted place filled with ghosts and eerie creatures.” ~Air Force Brigadier General Edward G. Lansdale The Hukbalahap
Read moreSANTILMO: The Souls of People Lost at Sea
According to the Tagalogs of Oriental Mindoro, the Santilmo is a ball of fire, believed to be the souls of people who perished in the
Read moreUrban Legends as Modern Folklore
When we talk about Philippine folk beliefs, we usually refer to the ghost stories of our elders. We might share stories about how an engkanto
Read moreHow Learning Philippine Mythology and Folklore Can Shape Our Future
By Rob Pastera Renowned folklorists and anthropologists, Profs. Maximo Ramos and Felipe Landa Jocano emphasized the significance of Philippine Mythology in understanding the culture, values,
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