Philippines, the Capiz region (folk tale)

The Aswang Belief

Folklore — not a documented case

A tale in Philippine folklore of a being believed to be human by day and to transform into a supernatural creature by night. Told in different variations for centuries across different regions of the country, it is a rich oral tradition.

The aswang, the most widespread and varied figure in Philippine folklore, is told in different forms across the country's different islands.

The stories in this section are folk tales and legends; they are not verified, real events and should not be confused with the rest of the archive.

From the same region