47: Filipino Folklore - The Anitu, The Pugot, and the Aswang Maria

Join us in this episode as MOZ begins his deep-dive into Filipino Folklore with a focus on the Aswang.

References:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Opening atmospheric quote:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p190-191

Moro Origin Mythos:

Cole, M.C. (1916). Philippine folk tales. A. C. McClurg & Co. Chicago, Ill, p p157-162 (2007 Internet Archive version)

Aswang etymology:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, pxxiii

The Anito:

Funk, L. (2014). Entanglements between Tao People and Anito on Lanyu Island, Taiwan. In: Musharbash, Y., Presterudstuen, G.H. (eds) Monster Anthropology in Australasia and Beyond. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137448651_9

Aswang na Gala, Aswang na Lipad & Aswang sa Kalibonan:

Anito Anum — Creatures and Beings of Philippine Folklore and... (tumblr.com)

https://anitoanum.tumblr.com/post/144896354372/creatures-and-beings-of-philippine-folklore-and

Overview of the Aswang Complex:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL

Umangob and funeral vigils:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p1-2

Pangang-aswang:

Allan DERAIN | Professor (Assistant) | Doctor of Philosophy | Ateneo de Manila University, Manila | Department of Filipino | Research profile (researchgate.net)

Summary of all 12 categories of monsters as well as nearly all of the information for the shapeshifter spread sheet segment:

Maximo D. Ramos

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p35

Aswang attack – the Batangas Report:

Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p136

Description of the Alan:

Cole, M.C. (1916). Philippine folk tales. A. C. McClurg & Co. Chicago, Ill, p60

(2007 Internet Archive version)

Gugrang & Asuang mythos:

Asuang Steals Fire from Gugurang | CA RE - Academia.edu

https://www.academia.edu/35773645/Asuang_Steals_Fire_from_Gugurang

Sebrina Candelaria:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236775832_Devils_Familiars_and_Spaniards_Spheres_of_Power_and_the_Supernatural_in_the_World_of_Seberina_Candelaria_and_Her_Village_in_Early_19th_Century_Philippines

Legend of Maria Labo:

https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/11/09/1519805/aswang-legend-lives-maria-labo