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Oct 21, 2016 · The Aswang ( æ·swang) is a flesh-eating, shapeshifting monster. During the day, Aswangs appear as regular townspeople, though they may be observed by others to have reclusive habits or magical abilities.
May 14, 2024 · The Aswang’s significance in Philippine folklore lies in its ability to reflect societal concerns, such as the fear of the unknown, the struggle between good and evil, and the importance of family and community.
Aswang is an umbrella term for various shape-shifting evil creatures in Filipino folklore, such as vampires, ghouls, witches, viscera suckers, and transforming human-beast hybrids (usually dogs, cats, pigs).
Oct 30, 2018 · According to Philippine folklore, an aswang is an evil, shapeshifting creature that shares the grotesque characteristics of werewolves, vampires and ghouls. It has no consistent image or description because its appearance varies per region.
Jul 19, 2015 · The stories are mostly of Visayan origin, but travel from the tip of Luzon, to the base of Mindanao. The Aswang Syncrasy is the single most important piece of literature for those wanting to understand the complexities of the aswang and its effects on Philippine society.
Oct 7, 2023 · The Aswang Project was created as a resource to share the rich and diverse Mythology & Folklore of the Philippines.
Dec 2, 2015 · The Aswang is one of the more pervasive folkloric concepts in Philippine culture. In terms of popularity, it is the Philippine equivalent of the Western Werewolf/Vampire.
