Tag Archives: aswang

Invasion of the Body Splitters

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Nathan

One specific kind of aswang is the manananggal, a name that looks like a bunch of extra letters were added to it. More similar to the traditional vampire but with a twist, they’re usually female and can separate their upper … Continue reading →

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Monster Jam

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Nathan

When I discuss mythological beings, I usually like to mention when they appear in video games, with the Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy series being two of the main candidates. Then again, some of the video game monsters are true … Continue reading →

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You Bet Your Aswang

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Nathan

Since it’s October, how about a bit of ghoulishness with your weekly mythology? Today, we take a look at the Aswang, which is more or less a sort of vampire from the Philippines. The term can be used for many … Continue reading →

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