Philippine folklore

With origins tracing back to pre-colonial times, Maria Makiling is the most popular fairy figure in the Philippines. Read on to explore how this legend survived the colonial invasion and continues to be worshipped in many ways to this day.

art by Charm Singson for SHAKE, RATTLE & BALL!

Philippine mythology is the body of myths, tales, and superstitions held by Filipinos, mostly originating from beliefs held during the pre-Hispanic era. Some of these beliefs stem from pre-Christian religion that was specially influenced by the Hinduism and were regarded by the Spanish as "myth" and "superstition" in an effort to de-legitimize precolonial faith by replacing those native beliefs with colonial Catholic Christian myths and superstitions. Today, some of these precolonial beliefs…

Philippine Folk Literature Series compiled and edited by Damiana Eugenio. Published by the University of the Philippines Press

Maykapal sa Lahat

Illustration about a Kapre, a tall, hairy and muscular creature that resides in the trees and loves cigars. Popular in Philippine folklore. Cartoon style drawing. Illustration of gigantic, filipino, hairy - 223050733

THE BIANGONAN is definitely one of the most horrifying beings I've documented in Philippine Mythology & Folklore. I was lucky enough to visit the