Imagine a world of monsters and men where you can become a magic wielding Tikbalang, summoning the wrath of nature to destroy the hordes
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Let’s Discuss Transgender People in the Pre-Colonial Philippines
One of the most controversial, interesting, and popular subjects here at The Aswang Project is the discussion on articles about gender – particularly the role of trans
Read moreWhy People Die: A Look at the Bisayan Tale of Immortality Lost
There is no shortage of tales about immortality. Call it a age long human obsession or a divine mission that carries our minds from magic
Read moreBAGOBO | Deities, Spirits, Myths & the Mabalian (Shaman)
The Bagobo are one of the largest subgroups of the Manobo peoples. They comprise three subgroups: the Tagabawa, the Klata (or Guiangan), and the Ovu
Read moreThe Naiad of Botocan Falls, Laguna
In Greek mythology, the Naiads (Ancient Greek: Ναϊάδες) are a type of female spirit, or nymph, presiding over fountains, wells, springs, streams, brooks and other
Read moreBLAAN Deities, Myths, and the Almo-os (Shaman)
The Blaan or B`laan (are an indigenous group that is concentrated in Davao del Sur and South Cotabato. They are neighbors of the Tboli, and
Read moreThe Role of Birds and Serpents in Philippine Mythology
Birds and serpents have always been a common motif in mythological tales. Often, they are connected with spirituality as they represent deities and other supernatural
Read moreStars Through the Eyes of Ancient Filipinos
There is something special about the stars and the countless heavenly bodies ruling the night sky. Besides their beauty, stars narrate the story of man’s
Read more6 Guidelines for Becoming a Filipino Shaman
What if, one day, an Anito from the sky world delivered a message claiming that you are one of the chosen to become a part
Read morePHILIPPINES: More People Practice Indigenous Religions Today, than in 1521. However…
I’ve always wondered approximately how many people lived in the area that became the Philippines when the Spanish arrived. The more people and regions that
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