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The alan has a wingspan of 7 feet, which is 2-3 feet longer than the mananggal. True or False?
The alan has a wingspan of 7 feet, which is 2-3 feet longer than the mananggal. True or False?
True
The alan's lair is made of silver. True or False?
The alan's lair is made of silver. True or False?
False
The aswang can transform into a ravening animal at night, usually a large dog, a massive hog, or a grotesque creature. True or False?
The aswang can transform into a ravening animal at night, usually a large dog, a massive hog, or a grotesque creature. True or False?
True
The alan prefers female victims over males. True or False?
The alan prefers female victims over males. True or False?
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Transformation into an aswang is often achieved through the ingestion of a white chick (the itom nga piso). True or False?
Transformation into an aswang is often achieved through the ingestion of a white chick (the itom nga piso). True or False?
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One can become an aswang through contact with an existing aswang, such as sharing food or drinking from the same cup.
One can become an aswang through contact with an existing aswang, such as sharing food or drinking from the same cup.
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The black chick that causes the craving for human flesh can be expelled through vomiting or smoke-induced nausea. True or False?
The black chick that causes the craving for human flesh can be expelled through vomiting or smoke-induced nausea. True or False?
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Lemon, kalamansi, wild eggplant, burning garlic, and carabao horn shavings are all repellants against aswangs.
Lemon, kalamansi, wild eggplant, burning garlic, and carabao horn shavings are all repellants against aswangs.
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Inserting bolos into floor slats is an effective weapon against aswangs.
Inserting bolos into floor slats is an effective weapon against aswangs.
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A stingray tail (buntot pagi) is not effective as a weapon against aswangs.
A stingray tail (buntot pagi) is not effective as a weapon against aswangs.
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If an aswang is wounded, it is recommended to cut it in half to prevent reuniting and eventually killing the aswang.
If an aswang is wounded, it is recommended to cut it in half to prevent reuniting and eventually killing the aswang.
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The batibat is an elemental that resides in certain bodies of water.
The batibat is an elemental that resides in certain bodies of water.
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To break the spell of the batibat, one can try moving the big toe or biting one's thumb while feeling a great weight above them while sleeping.
To break the spell of the batibat, one can try moving the big toe or biting one's thumb while feeling a great weight above them while sleeping.
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Communities would make loud noises, such as screaming and shooting firearms, to attract the Bakunawa and prevent it from swallowing the celestial body.
Communities would make loud noises, such as screaming and shooting firearms, to attract the Bakunawa and prevent it from swallowing the celestial body.
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The Bakunawa lives in the deepest part of the ocean, to the west of the Philippine Islands.
The Bakunawa lives in the deepest part of the ocean, to the west of the Philippine Islands.
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The calag is a ghoul-like creature that resembles healthy, tanned-skinned humans.
The calag is a ghoul-like creature that resembles healthy, tanned-skinned humans.
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Study Notes
Aswang Characteristics
- Can transform into a ravening animal at night, usually a large dog, a massive hog, or a grotesque creature
- Transformation into an aswang can be achieved through the ingestion of a white chick (the itom nga piso)
- Can also be achieved through contact with an existing aswang, such as sharing food or drinking from the same cup
- Can be repelled by lemon, kalamansi, wild eggplant, burning garlic, and carabao horn shavings
- Inserting bolos into floor slats is an effective weapon against aswangs
- A stingray tail (buntot pagi) is not effective as a weapon against aswangs
- If an aswang is wounded, it is recommended to cut it in half to prevent reuniting and eventually killing the aswang
Other Creatures
- The alan has a wingspan of 7 feet, which is 2-3 feet longer than the mananggal
- The alan's lair is not made of silver
- The alan does not prefer female victims over males
- The batibat is an elemental that resides in certain bodies of water
- To break the spell of the batibat, one can try moving the big toe or biting one's thumb while feeling a great weight above them while sleeping
- The calag is a ghoul-like creature that resembles healthy, tanned-skinned humans
- The Bakunawa lives in the deepest part of the ocean, to the west of the Philippine Islands
- Communities would make loud noises, such as screaming and shooting firearms, to attract the Bakunawa and prevent it from swallowing the celestial body
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Test your knowledge about the mythical creature 'alan' from the book of Alejandro Pardo Alan. Learn about its physical characteristics, behaviors, and encounters with the Tinguian tribe.
