You could have met an Aswang without even realizing it.
It is a combination of a vampire, a ghoul, a witch, and a werebeast.
[*] Unlike vampires, Aswangs are considered daywalkers, because they are not harmed by sunlight.
However, they are weakest during the day, because they do not possess their superhuman strength.
They only hunt in the darkness because they believe that is when God is asleep.
[*] Aswangs are similar to humans.
They experience a wide range of emotions, from anger to sadness to humiliation to happiness.
They can form friendships and will never cause harm to their friends and neighbors.
[*] Aswangs are usually depicted as female.
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They frequently walk with their feet positioned backwards and they can use vocal tricks to disguise themselves.
[*] Aswangs live as quiet, shy villagers.
However, at night when they grow hungry, they will transform into bloodthirsty animals.
[*] There are different forms of Aswangs.
The tik-tik and wak-wak (which are the sounds they make when hunting) turn into large birds.
Meanwhile, the zegben transforms into the Tasmanian devil.
[*] Aswangs can also transform the appearance of objects.
This doppelganger will then return home extremely sick and die naturally to avoid suspicion.
[*] Aswangs eat the hearts and livers of unborn fetuses and young children.
[*] Aswangs move quickly and silently.
They are so skinny that they are able to hide behind bamboo posts.
They understand that if they were identified, they would be killed by villagers immediately.
However, it is extremely rare for these creatures to reproduce.
Separating also helps them avoid causing suspicion and getting detected.
Then they will possess the powers of an Aswang.
[*] During the day, Aswangs still have certain powers.
Some of them will provide healing potions and cast helpful spells for the townsfolk.
[*] you’re free to tell whether someone is an Aswang by looking into their eyes.
If your reflection is upside down, then they are not truly human.
you could also look at them upside down by sticking your head in between your legs.
If their image appears different than when standing upright, they are an Aswang.
it’s possible for you to also spot an Aswang by surveying their face.
[*] The name Aswang comes from the Sanskrit wordasura, which meansdemon.
The story of this creature comes from Filipino folklore in the 16th century.
It has been most frequently sighted in Visayas, southern parts of Luzon, and parts of Mindanao.
This is because the pictures of an Aswang transforming look similar to a patient with symptoms of the diseases.
