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    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). The aswang is the subject of a wide variety of myths, stories, arts, and films, as it is well known throughout the Philippines. [1] .

  2. 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.

  3. Aswang is a shape-shifting creature from Philippine mythology that is widely known throughout the country. It is an umbrella term used to describe various evil creatures, such as vampires, ghouls, witches, and transforming human-beast hybrids, usually dogs, cats, or pigs.

  4. Aswang, also called The Unearthing, is a 1994 American horror film directed and written by Wrye Martin and Barry Poltermann. It is based on the mythical creature that feeds on the unborn in Philippine folklore, with the screenplay written following a story telling session by Frank L. Anderson, who was a friend of the filmmakers.

  5. Oct 6, 2022 · The aswang allegedly has a proboscis-like tongue it uses to suck out blood or unborn babies from their mothers womb. It reportedly stalks the small towns of the Philippines during the night, looking for its next meal.

  6. May 14, 2024 · May 14, 2024. The Aswang is a complex and multifaceted creature in Philippine folklore, shaped by the intersection of indigenous and colonial influences. It embodies the nation’s history and collective psyche, reflecting societal concerns, anxieties, and moral complexities.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Apr 4, 2024 · The aswang is a cunning supernatural being that possesses a multitude of characteristics that make it quite formidable. But it is not just one type of monster; it is an umbrella term encompassing diverse dark creatures in Filipino folklore.

  10. May 6, 2020 · Aswangs are shapeshifting, human-hunting monsters that sometimes bear similarities to vampires, ghosts, witches, and werewolves. Like a werewolf, aswangs typically take the form of humans...