Wakwak, Aswang & Manananggal. Vampire like creatures from the Philippines, page 1

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Topic started on 3-7-2011 @ 11:06 AM by Ginga

The WakWak, Aswang and the Manananggal are three very similar creatures which many Filipinos believe in. Half woman, half giant bird/bat the creatures have an appetite for unborn babies. A pregnant neighbour of mine was so convinced that a WakWak was living in the mango tree outside our building that each night she would perform some kind of black magic on the terrace to deter the creature. I don't buy into this stuff, but so many people I've spoken to relay stories of their own experience of witnessing these creatures, always when there's a pregnant woman in the vicinity.

I just thought I'd throw it out there and see if any members here have any stories or experiences with such a creature.

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reply posted on 7-7-2011 @ 01:22 AM by jimbo999

reply to post by Ginga

I believe there are a couple of photos of flying creature reputed to be Aswang - taken in the Phillipines..
I can't vouch for the authenticity of the pictures however..

J

reply posted on 7-7-2011 @ 07:35 AM by beauty from pain

I recently re-watched the Aswang episode of Destination Truth. Personally, I do not think it exists, but it was very interesting to listen to the stories and the legend that surround the Aswang.

reply posted on 12-7-2011 @ 12:03 PM by SheeplFlavoredAgain

Throughout many cultures there are similar tales of demon like beings, often female in aspect, who bedevil pregnant women and/or infants and small children. I wonder what the oldest or earliest appearance of such beings in folklore would be. Lilith and her subordinates? She is from early Hebrew tradition, isn't she? Anyway when reading this thread I was put in mind of Lilith.

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