Legends that haunt jungles, coasts, and barangays — from shape-shifters to sea dragons.
A shapeshifting night creature that preys on the vulnerable — often blamed for strange deaths and disappearances.
A fearsome spirit said to appear as a long-haired woman whose living hair acts as her weapon — strangling or piercing her victims under the moon’s glow.
A towering, half-human, half-horse creature that leads travelers astray in the mountains, playing tricks on those who mock the unseen world.
The spirit of an unbaptized or lost child that mimics a baby’s cry to lure passersby — only to reveal its fanged, demonic form when approached.
A giant tree-dweller cloaked in smoke, sitting atop ancient balete trees and puffing a cigar.
A bizarre night creature said to walk backwards, with long ears and a tail it uses to whip victims. Some tales claim the Sigbin drains blood and collects hearts in a pouch.
A bloodthirsty flying monster whose wings flap loudly before swooping down on prey. Said to rip out hearts, its chilling sound in the night brings certain doom.
A deadly nocturnal spirit believed to sit on the chest of sleepers, suffocating them and draining their life. The Batiabat embodies the fear of sleep paralysis and death in silence.
Each myth carries a warning and a whisper from the ancestors: respect the night, and it will respect you. Explore more haunting legends at Mythlok, where every story keeps the past alive.