forbidden demonic arcane

philippine monster history

1. AswangDescription: A shape-shifting monster that appears human by day but transforms into various creatures at night.Abilities: Shape-shifting into animals (dogs, pigs, birds), enhanced strength and speed, stealth, and a thirst for blood or internal organs.2. ManananggalDescription: A self-segmenting vampire-like creature that detaches its upper torso to fly with bat-like wings.Abilities: Flight, separation of the upper body from the lower half, sucking blood, and preying on pregnant women by consuming fetuses.3. TiyanakDescription: A vampiric creature that takes the form of a baby to lure victims.Abilities: Shape-shifting into a baby, emitting an eerie cry to attract prey, and transforming into a monstrous form to attack.4. KapreDescription: A giant tree-dwelling creature often depicted smoking a large cigar.Abilities: Invisibility, immense strength, and the power to confuse people, causing them to become lost in forests.5. TikbalangDescription: A half-horse, half-human creature with elongated limbs.Abilities: Supernatural strength, incredible speed, shape-shifting, and the ability to create illusions to mislead travelers.6. BungisngisDescription: A one-eyed giant with a constant grin on its face.Abilities: Superhuman strength, durability, and a loud, intimidating laugh that can cause fear in its enemies.7. Diwata (or Engkanto)Description: Forest spirits or deities often depicted as beautiful humans.Abilities: Control over nature, healing powers, shape-shifting, and the ability to bestow blessings or curses.8. SigbinDescription: A goat-like creature that walks backward with its head lowered between its hind legs.Abilities: Invisibility, the ability to suck blood from its shadow, and the power to use its tail as a whip.9. DuwendeDescription: Small, dwarf-like creatures that can be either benevolent or malevolent.Abilities: Invisibility, the ability to bring good luck or misfortune, and the power to create or cure illnesses.